it's fairly evident they rushed a lot to get 3.0 out with just enough new things to sell the expansion. 3.1 will be the true test on whether or not the game is heading in a good direction, or is going to stagnate.

gating every system in one way or another is ultimately going to backfire. it makes it too obvious how little there is to do, and discourages people from playing if they get too far behind on the current cycle. it's easier to just unsub and come back next cycle and catch up in a couple of weeks.