Unsure it adds much to the conversation, but my guild on SoD has already gone on hiatus due to the announcement, and where I thought it might be a good time to check out the Anniversary servers, it seems the announcement comes just way too close to Phase 5 dropping, basically preventing players from even a chance at participating in the AQ gates opening. Considering it’s arguably the most unique “event” in all of WoW, that’s honestly a pretty big bummer, and does have me slightly regretting my choice to play SoD.
Again, it just sucks to feel like you “wasted” your time, or spent it playing the wrong version. Particularly since this could well be the very last time we ever see Scarab Lords in the game.