In the interests of covering some bases with the B to the C, I wrote a longer version of the post from the other day for the GameSetWatch site. I transplanted my list of competing viewpoints over there, so if you were wondering where that went … there it is. I also touched a bit trends in the game moving forward, and new, future features that the game may offer. It’s all very exciting.

Many Factions And Reachable Epics - Even moreso than back on Azeroth, who you befriend in the Outlands matters a great deal. Every mob and quest, it seems, earns you a higher reputation with one faction or decreases your import with another. From a world perspective this is invigorating; as a player it’s fascinating to see the interplay between these new and sometimes arcane layers of society that are already in place. What’s even more invigorating is the material benefits of allying with these factions. The BC expansion introduces a myriad of new outlets for purchasable epic gear. From what I’ve seen, some of the items obtainable by becoming friendly with High Hold or the Scryers is on par with what is being pulled from the dungeon instances. As with the revamped PvP offerings from the last patch, these raid-less epics are a godsend for those looking for emo-free high end gear.