Recent major adjustments to Fractal instabilities have improved the "fun factor," even if the gold-per-hour (GPH) hasn't shifted significantly. A Clearer Direction
What makes the current era of Guild Wars 2 unique is the transparency. Recent blog posts from ArenaNet have outlined a clear direction for WvW alliances and restructuring—topics that were once shrouded in mystery.
While the rewards for Strikes are still being tuned, the core encounters remain some of the most polished in the game.
One of the loudest concerns in the "119705" discussion is the stagnation of build diversity. With AFK builds becoming meta in certain areas, veteran players have voiced frustration over a perceived lack of mechanical depth in newer zones. However, it isn't all gloom; many argue that the "Outnumbered" rework in WvW and the unification of dungeon currencies show a developer that is finally cleaning up years of "neglected" systems. Quality vs. Quantity