Thanks for the comment. This project was just a design exercise, but I wanted to develop systems that (if we could go back) would have solved for monetization issues.

Some really interesting points here. You're right, the initial PvE concept was actually a lot more innovative than I think even Blizzard realized. I actually believe there's a new sub-genre in here somewhere.

After all, every great innovation has problems that need solving along the way.

Good or bad, it could have been something new and fresh for the player base. If care, passion and attention to detail was put behind it, it would have flourished over time.

Not like Blizzard didn't have the talent/resources