No, not many players are eager for Legion yet.
No, not many players are eager for Legion yet.
I spent a while weighing my options and wasn't thrilled with many of the talent or spell adjustments. After experimenting on beta, it feels more satisfying now. I believe the base game of Legions (without patches) is packed with content compared to Warlords of Draenor even after its updates. Are other World of Warcraft players excited about fresh material? Over the past few years, WoW has really disappointed me and pushed me away from playing for a while. Still, I keep hoping Blizzard improves this one. I’m not someone who gives up after frustration; I truly enjoy the game and hope things change. If Legion delivers the same intensity as Warlords, the series is facing serious challenges. I’d also like to share a picture of me waiting in a spooky cave, hoping for a rare drop while collecting mounts, pets, or toys.
I've been active for almost two years now... I don't intend to look back anytime soon.
I've been spending a lot of time in Guild Wars 2, around 2600 hours. After that, I tried World of Warcraft and found it quite slow, especially with the auto-attack feature. My initial thoughts were mixed. I played for just a short time and thought it wasn't the right fit. Regarding the costs, there is indeed a monthly fee of 20€ for regular play.
I stopped playing too, but returned after they adjusted their approach on certain matters. During that period, they also added a method to fund your subscription using in-game gold. Since I still have plenty saved from my past sessions, I won’t need to pay for WoW for a long time.
Blizzard's shift toward casual players overshadowed the core audience, making Legion less exciting than it once was. Over the last decade, the game has felt repetitive, with each expansion adding more of the same mechanics. Healing options have dwindled—raids, arenas, and PvP now lack proper support. Early on, it mirrored Wrath, but instead of DKs, we faced more Demon Hunters. Mists offered a twist with Monks as healers, though the 20-man raid was mostly monks. It's clear the experience has become less engaging for many.
I don't fully share your perspective on the casual vs hardcore dynamic, but everyone has their own style. Raiding remains top-notch with the best gear, titles, mounts, and accomplishments—still true today. I don’t see any real issue with the rest of the community having meaningful progression options. The small group focused on progression isn’t the problem; it’s not that bad access to decent content has led people to stop seriously. Those serious players who seek a challenge will always rise. I think those who blame casual players are mistaken. We all benefit from the mix, and without them we’d be in trouble.
I'm really excited about Legion. The updates they've implemented since the pre-patch are impressive, and I'm eager for tomorrow when Demon Hunters will be ready for pre-orders. I've been playing Warcraft games for about 15 years and have no intention of stopping. It's a reliable game I used in school to stay focused, and it's always a good option when I need something to play or when I can't find others to join me.