It sounds to me a bit like they have the intention to give out a bit less with the reward track, but through special events we will get extra amounts to make it feel more rewarding so we end up with a bit more compared to the old track.
The other track just gave you straight out rewards, which might feel less rewarding.
So to sum it up they want to "feed" us with special xp events to make it feel better.
Though we had special events with extra gold before, which is not in the calculations of the new system. Also rewards like a random legendary for an expansion launch is now just part of this track.
I am sure they never planned to give out less over all, but they want to disguise their reward system to make it feel more special and generous to get something.
We might end up with the same amount, maybe a bit more. Only time will tell.
I personallly think the reward overhaul is long overdue and a step into the right direction, unfortunately Blizzard tripped on that first step...
I am in the exact same unfortunate situation as you. I feel you...
Fun fact: In German he says "by my mothers beard"
Thank you for doing these reviews!
It is very valuable for me as I don't always time to follow the releases, so it is very helpful to read these summaries.
It sounds to me a bit like they have the intention to give out a bit less with the reward track, but through special events we will get extra amounts to make it feel more rewarding so we end up with a bit more compared to the old track.
The other track just gave you straight out rewards, which might feel less rewarding.
So to sum it up they want to "feed" us with special xp events to make it feel better.
Though we had special events with extra gold before, which is not in the calculations of the new system. Also rewards like a random legendary for an expansion launch is now just part of this track.
I am sure they never planned to give out less over all, but they want to disguise their reward system to make it feel more special and generous to get something.
We might end up with the same amount, maybe a bit more. Only time will tell.
I personallly think the reward overhaul is long overdue and a step into the right direction, unfortunately Blizzard tripped on that first step...
It is 10%, see patch notes.
Great Artcle.
I can only agree, OldGuardian's Youtube channel is extremely good and has helped me to improve a lot playing this game.
And once again you fail to use correct spellings while complaining about others:
*3rd
*their
*ridiculous
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