Originally Posted by
Krazzorx
IMO, that wasn't a red herring. I think they just decided that would not be a compelling final boss so switched direction.
Anyways, while his story development at this point doesn't point to him being the last boss, this is not the end of the story as Watcher stated. And it may be a large story, not just filler, judging by "fixing spriests in next major patch" statement.
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Personally, I hope the next xpac is one with a definitive large evil entity like an Old God. I like WoD's story so far (yes ik I'm in the minority), but there's something to be said I think for Cata's story style. Even though it had many issues too, you were always fighting to work your way towards Deathwing, the Old Gods and his minions.
I like fighting Archimonde, but that came somewhat out of left field. And its a complete unknown what story is after this. (Same with 6.0). Even MoP had that issue. I really liked the story but it didn't feel enough like we were building up to something larger imo.
I want a progressive story throughout an xpac, not 3 individual plots.