Relic Question: Why did it take so long to release?

[xvshanevx]

simple reason. to give players something to strive for, while there is nothing else usefull or new to do. if they put it sooner, what would they put now? nothing

This is incorrect; although I know what you mean.

First off, those that have Zeta already skip step 1, so that takes about 5 mins to do. And those that haven't done it will spend maybe a day or two grinding FATEs for Atmas. Having step one during launch, especially as an alternative weapon to the ilvl 170 law gear would've been fine. The second step is just a romp through some old dungeons. Even if this was released at 3.1, I am sure many players would still be doing this step. But even so, this step realistically takes little time. I am already seeing many players on my server with their Awoken weapon.

All we needed for 3.15, and for the holiday layover, was to have the final step. This step is the true meat and bone of the grind. See, this is where I am questioning the Devs. The first two steps couldv'e been released to old people over and get them excited about their relics. But now, instead, well, you see what is happening.

Did you see the state of the instance servers right after 3.15 dropped? Filled to bursting. People were finding themselves in parties ready to go and waiting for instances to become available. Imagine it that had happened when 3.1 launched.

Yes, actually I have been watching our PF here on Levi, and it is jammed with players running old dungeons and 3.0 FATEs. It is a sight for sore eyes especially being that PF has been dead for a few months. But, even so, this is content needed for the relic that has been out for over 5-6 months. Ya... thinking it over, it has given a little breath to FATEs and Dungeon running. (For me, personally, I dislike FATEs and Dungeons, so the relic grind is even further out of my grasp XP)