im starting to feel like it was worth the money. im getting a lot of fun out of it. im such a naive gamer, all that talk about "more balanced" doesnt mean bollocks to me, so it might be less fun for a more serious gamer. but im having fun with it!
A friend of mine is playing a diablo-like game now- but I think it's cheaper, if not free! You might want to check into some other games if you're looking for a substitute!
the Malthael battle was cool. playing at higher levels im appreciating what "more balanced" means. i can actually enjoy playing at these levels now. before expansion my highest character was 52, pathetic i know but i just stopped enjoying it. but my current character is 62 and its more fun than ever. the items are awesome!!