TBC Netherstorm manaforges had 1/10th the polygons and twice the visual impact.
I dunno why exactly but these thing are just not impressive, maybe its the lack of otehr set dressing and less impressive environment. Theyre just sorta "here" in a very souless way. Like chink MMO feeling honestly.

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COMPELLING DAMAGE SPONGE AND UNAVOIDABLE AOE encounter design