I think it’s time we break from some of the negativity
Thatd be a first for you

the overarching consensus....
..amongst this tiny band of malcontents that are never happy...

is that there is little point in engaging with such content.
For you. Then again nothing in this game seems to meets your lofty "standards"

The lack of an exploratory zone has been felt especially painfully
In your opinion

which at this point I cannot voice support for
Speaking ex cathedra, are we?
The best solution I can propose is to introduce the first exploratory zone by no later than 7.25, coupled with a Restoration effort that begins in 7.15
Restoration...where? The tone of your posts makes you sound like you think you are a supervisor in the dev team...its kinda hilarious

, I also believe a Deep Dungeon
You just got one. Finished with it already?