Having played for 5 years, I hated cataclysm xpac with a passion, even quit several times. Rolling my eyes at the whole "panda" thing before release, you name it. But then I got it...and OMG.....refreshed. Loving this game more than ever right now. Professions are somewhat over hauled...almost enjoyable Battle Pet system is actually very cool (though I thought it would be crap) The entire Pandaria map is awesome to play on, new mobs, fun quests. Graphics are refreshed and updated, no longer look like they are 8 years old Pandaran race...are really fun to play...Monks are badass...are awesome dancers. New BoA gear etc etc etc...if you love the game from old....grab it 10/10 Forgot to mention, Cross Realm Zones.....Blizzard has allowed for a group from one server to play on a friends server using this function. It has opened worlds up (especially pvp realms) to a whole new World PVP. Horde v's alliance battles are starting all over again, and in mass.