It’s not perfect. I have my issues with it. But BFA was a rolling trashfire that’s made every bad thing Blizzard done stink a little less by comparison.
If things hold steady, Shadowlands will settle into a nice spot for me.
This is the first expansion that I have thoroughly enjoyed in awhile, and can honestly say that I am actually excited / having fun when I log in.
While it is to early to tell if it will continue to be that way, I can honestly say that I am liking every aspect of it, Yes. Maw & Torg included.
There are some flaws and tweaks that need to be made but that will come in time and hopefully (fingers crossed) for the better.
I mean it’s a low bar to compare it to against BFA. A good portion of people consider BFA among the worst (if not the worst) expac thus far.
Personally to me BFA wasn’t as bad as WoD and I liked it better then Cata but it was not a good expansion. Azerite gear and corruptions weren’t that great and every single BFA patch you were chasing a new form of borrowed power:
BFA release: Heart of Azeroth + Azerite gear
First major patch: let’s add essences
Last major patch: let’s add corruption and visions
Sure Shadowlands has alot of currencies to manage but atleast there is only one major power mechanic we are chasing in terms of legendaries.
If I was game director and was forced to release BFA I would have done this:
BFA release: Heart of Azeroth + Essences + azerite not required for gear
First major patch: Catchup for essences + let’s add corruption and visions for 8.2
Last major patch: Catch up for everything
BFA was basically WoD with “We shouldn’t cut content like we did in WoD or we’re toast so let’s just go ahead and force content on people whether they like it or not”.
Maybe you’re right. But it ended up in a way where people fondly remember WoD when they look at…BFA !