Which was what… over 15 years ago? That original vision, I think, is no longer applicable. They HAVE to try new and different things outside of the original vision, or the game will CERTAINLY die.
I think this is very subjective because I had the best leveling experience ever in the 6 expansions I’ve played. I thought the quests were all story-driven and none felt drawn-out or tedious. The amount of time leveling felt right too.
I don’t love everything about shadowlands, but I think they got the leveling and questing part of it down perfectly. I suspect you might be burned out a bit? 