"[...] But, as we re-release these expansions, we discover that the design pillar #NoChanges may not be enough in the present. With World of Warcraft's additions WOTLK Classic Gold, there were design changes to the game and some of those adjustments were not compatible with how WoW WoTLK Classic felt [...] Where should the development of the game end, in the event that we wish to keep the Classic feel even while releasing fresh content?"
That's why WoW Classic now has "design foundations' for #SomeChanges. It's true that the hashtag is annoying. The first is to "Nurture and protect social experiences" and the blog post goes into the depths on. "Repeat serendipitous interactions" are important, meaning that you must be sure to run across the same people several times, and in different ways, as well as in a positive way. In essence, the game's social tools will concentrate on making the game appear more like a city and not as airports.
Another key pillar is "Approachable and familiar" This boils down to keeping things running the way they were but streamlining complicated systems. The example given is WotLK's Emblem system "which was a mess and difficult to comprehend" even though it was beloved by many. The way in which loot from raids works is now basically simpler: "We're hoping a few tiny tweaks can make the system more user-friendly for all players, yet fill the cherished role it had in the original Wrath of the Lich King.
The final and third principle Blizzard states will be that "The world is your main Character" The third and final principle Blizzard outlines is that "The World is the Main an invitation to get on one about player exploration and composing your own tales buy WOW WOTLK Classic Gold. That's perfectly fine because it's true. But what the studio can say about it is mostly unclear.
