So is WoW Classic a product of incompetence?
It's not incompetence if it's literally what fans want and expect out of a remaster. And even if I'm aware of some obvious glaring balance issues in D2, I'd fully agree with keeping it the same. There is no guarantee that any balance fixes would go in a direction that would actually please you.
As I said earlier, Reforged is a blatant reminder of what balance changes look like to an old game. Any changes made to an old game will always be met with mixed views unless they are intending to progress what the original game intended and expand upon those values (like Age of Empires 2). This is clearly a simple remake, and any balance issues would only complicate the system.
Then you're lacking forethought in suggesting changes and assuming everything will be okay.I dont think having more druid builds viable is not giong to make paladins cry foul
There are plenty of balance mods already out there for D2, ranging from simple to complete overhauls. Overall, none of them have ever been touted as 'successors' to D2, and there is a significant portion of the community that simply prefers the original game as is.
And if you disagree, there are plenty of variants available to choose from.