3.28 is the best patch in years if not the best to date.

just a quick tldr on my overall thoughts.

Leveling:

- Mirage mechanic is fun to engage with while leveling for gear and tons of overlevels (killed A10 kitava at lvl 75 ish).

- Also quaranteed extra content for mirage doubling (essences for crafting etc.)
feel really nice. PLEASE KEEP GUARANTEED CONTENT ON CAMPAIGN ZONES POST 3.28

- Currency drops during campaign. HOLY SHIT i can actually craft gear when i finish the campaign. last run i had 7 exalts, 9 regals, bunch of alts/augs, alchs and stuff (i do alot of killing during campaign, interacting with mechanics. speedrunners prolly dont have that much). I cant remember when if ever was the last time i could do proper crafting after finishing the campaign other than throwing some leftover alchs/essences here and there. ABSOLUTELY 10/10 in the currency side.

Endgame:

- Mapping. I LOVE the new atlas, map progression is easy even without investing into map drops I can put my first tree into whatever mechanic right away and still get out with a few map drops, including +1s.

- Watchstones. nice and easy to acquire all watchstones. good change here.

- Unique maps are abit annoying to come by without kirac missions, specially maps like putrid cloister with a highly desired bench craft.



Edit: Please revert, atleast the base AoE nerf on Volcanic Fissure of Snaking. poor vfos got beaten up quite hard since settlers (removal of the mace enchants etc)