#now they're dropping huge story changes without the emotional build up for players to accept and believe them

[grasping-earth]

Strongly agree on it being foisted on us abruptly and not even describing what we were doing.

The title 'Commander' wasn't exactly describing what we were doing for them last little while either, but it represented where the character came from and how they ended up the singular person they are, so the weight of history behind it made it feel good.

Honestly, with the benefit of the new expansion teasers, I think they would have been much better to keep 'Commander' through SotO - on the assumption that the wizards and the Astral Ward know our legend the same as everyone else - and bestow a new title with the formation of this upcoming Tyrian Alliance. I can absolutely see Jennah or one of the Imperators saying ok, I'm down for the Commander becoming an agent of this alliance as a sort of ambassador slash problems solver, but we're not calling them that. They're not in charge, they don't command any of my forces, they're a representative not a commander here.

And in that context 'Wayfinder' could be a good choice! Bestowed for a reason, by characters we have history with. Partly out of hope for a more peaceful future, partly out of fear of a rival's influence.

you know whats funny is that I MAY have been more open to the wayfinder title if it wasn't thrown upon us so immediately and so irreverently. redefining the commander without permission or regard. you're one of us now whether you like it or not. get used to it.