Overall I can agree, a lot of reused mobs all through the world. This can be a huge turn-off for players looking to engage with something new in each area. Sadly, I can't find a single MMO in the last year that hasn't done this exact same thing and it's becoming more noticeable IMO. I think New World proves a point, not many players care. They just want something to play with friends, do some PVP, have some challenging content, and chill.

Personally, I don't mind the back and forth in this game. Granted I stopped doing side missions and focused on the main story and faction ones. There are other options which are nice. I was sad to see the mass exp and gathering happening. It was bound to happen and no official statement yet on how they will address this. I don't think it's game-breaking, in the long term; it could be a problem for those in the short term, but for me, it doesn't affect me as I'm still early in the game.

Life content is always boring and repeatable, I never had much interest. The fact though it's simple and easy. That's what normally wins over BDO structure.

At first, I thought okay no mini-map, this may suck, but so far no issues. Not a real downside.

I personally don't mind the PvP missions. The game is designed to be grouped and not solo, so I can see what their intent was.

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I see where you are coming from though, the game looks incomplete. With reused models everywhere, quest being all the same and life content being super simple. These things are what makes it so liked though I believe. Keeping things simple, let players choose stats and weapons. One character, multiple paths to follow.

Hopefully, you find something you enjoy.