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WoW Forever Has a Weekly Quest That Can Reward Up to 100 Gold, and Players Don't Love It
IGN • • technology
Key Points:
- Blizzard has introduced a weekly quest in WoW Forever called "In Demand - Ancient Elven Curiosities," which rewards players with a loot-box-style bag containing random gold amounts ranging from 10g to 100g.
- The quest has sparked backlash from players who dislike the return of weekly quests reminiscent of retail WoW, arguing that it disrupts the classic feel and introduces unwanted "FOMO" (fear of missing out) mechanics.
- Prominent community figures like YouTuber Bellular criticize the design for being too obvious and suggest gold should be earned more organically through crafting and gathering rather than forced weekly tasks.
- Some players see potential benefits, as the weekly quest could serve as an anti-botting measure by limiting the advantage bots have in farming gold continuously, helping legit players keep up.
- This change is part of Blizzard's ongoing efforts to refine WoW Forever’s gameplay systems, balancing between preserving classic elements and introducing new mechanics to address modern game economy challenges.
