I think this is a good illustration of 1.0 problem. Take a look at the Introduction of Uld'ah. And then at the town itself during real game.

During the intro, you have people browsing market, girl buying flowers, children running around, mother buying vegetables. You have "car" carrying travelers, gates are opening, lalafell laughing all together, etc. Mercants carrying their stuffs...
And when it switch to real, game, everything disappear.