I think the patch has come out relatively quickly since launch. Whether or not certain details like specific mythics should have been already available is a separate issue. I’m happy overall with the response to specific problems detailing UI or clarity with rune crafting etc…
The main issue I think needs an overhaul right now though is seemingly a small issue that causes a large problem. The overflow of gems right now is not just an eye soar but can be a problem for chain boss running or other aspects of the game. It can even grow to a problem with loot even rendering on the ground or being lost forever if you stay there long enough and too much space is occupied. If the goal of letting the altar respawn is for consistent respawns, undoubtedly being at max capacity on gems for 99% of max level gameplay is antithetical to what this kind of game design aims to accomplish.
I constantly have my screen littered with gems I can not pick up and since the expansion with how much drop I have no way to spend any of them so it is literally just a useless currency. The eye soar continues from hell tides to torment bosses. I have even seen people post about selling gems under the price they cost for crafting (ya, they’re probably joking, but that’s how badly people want to get rid of seeing gems everywhere for no reason).
Gems them selves now have no real value to the market which is no real sweat off my brow, although I am sure there are people upset an easy sell is lost to their economy.
Bottom line is, I hope we gain a bit more either customization to our display (getting truncated numbers today is HUGE) or we continue to further define the gem market or usage a bit better - allowing it to be a kind of currency to buy other materials like rawhides might be a terrific option.
Ultimately, what I would love to see (and I’m sure an overwhelming amount of ARPG gamers would agree) is a loot filter.
A built in loot filter to the game would be the greatest change to the pace of play Diablo has and I think a step in the right direction for all facets of the game from interaction to economy.
Hope you guys agree with me! Really hope to see some changes to gems soon!