This seemed like the perfect Xpac to have archeology be a big deal, you know going underground and all, delves, etc… but it is again forgotten and left behind. We need new rewards, new systems to get fragments for other activities, tools, gear, there’s so much cool stuff that can be done.
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First you need to go out and “discover” it again.
Man archaeology was my prime after work “sit back and chill” thing. I miss it.
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You can always go for Zhin’roc
I never saw the problem with archeology to begin with. Was the hot/cold mini-game jank? Yes. Yes, it was.
So just replace it with another mini-game.
And revisit glyphs. In a game that’s become focused on character customization this is like the easiest win to pick up and Blizzard just keeps walking past it.
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That’s the whole thing, though. Even for most people who “liked” arch, the actual arch itself was not fun. Did people like the stuff you got? Sure. The stuff’s still there, it’s just given out through other means, now.
CAREFUL what you wish for.
Look at the mess that professions are right now. We wanted an overhaul on professions for years, and we got it. In all the wrong ways…
I wouldn’t want to imagine Archeology with work orders… and RNG on Knowledge points on top of RNG on dig sites, etc. etc. etc.
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It would really surprise me if it came back. They never comment about it so I’m assuming they’re hoping we just forget about it eventually.
My guess is that the idea was once championed by a very senior dev who is no longer there, and nobody has been willing to pick up the torch.
the devs pretty much said they’re done with archeology.
it feels like the devs have given up on fixing inscription. theyve tried several times to make it relevant but cant seem to figure out how.
Missing: Archaeology
Reward : Player happiness
Last Seen : Legion (I think)
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currently been at it for a couple months.
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*last seen: bfa.
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There was an archaeology-style event at the end of SL
May god have mercy on your soul
that doesnt count.
Man, I wish they’d revisit archeology and cosmetic glyphs more, I miss the wild variety we used to have… and I just miss archeology in general LMAO
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They tried in dragonflight and the system was arguably worse with the too hot too cold system and also having to use the visions to play hot and cold.
I liked the hot and cold system in archaeology. More fun than fishing/cooking and every other profession. It was relaxing. I don’t want it to change personally.
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I think it’s evident that Blizzard’s numbers show you’re one of a very very very small number of people. Hence the pulling of arch in and of itself.
The good news is that people who like hot n cold arch can still go and do it. It wasn’t removed.
Pretty sure Ion said in an interview that they’ve pretty much given up on Archaeology. Things like Delves and the Secrets of Azeroth Azerothian Archives-style events are the direction they’re going, based on his justification. I’ll see if I can find the interview.
EDIT: found it. It was the Post-BlizzCon Q&A:
- The Archaeology triangulation minigame isn’t planned to return, as it was largely considered to be more tedious than fun, but the idea of uncovering pieces of Azeroth’s history is something they’re always looking to return to - Delves tie into that in a small way. Another fun feature which scratches that itch and dives into the lore of the world is Azerothian Archives, planned for a future Dragonflight update. More info on that coming soon.
https://www.wowhead.com/news/world-of-warcraft-post-blizzcon-q-a-now-live-336065
But there are no new rewards, it’s pointless to continue if you have everything. It’s dead content.
But how is it any more boring than clicking to throw your fishing line and then waiting for a bobber?
I love fishing in animal crossing and Stardew valley but it’s so boring in wow.
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