[2021] Opinions and questions from a returning player

So i just returned to Smite after over four years of not touching it. I thought it would've been fun to relive some memories.

But boy, was i disappointed at changes. Why has art direction changed so much? I mean, Joust, when i played it, wasn't perfect, but it was a much better map than this flashy thing. Same with assault or arena or even conquest. I just don't understand why so much was removed. And don't get me started with character reworks.

I was just wondering what you, people who has been here for those changes think about them. Do you enjoy how conquest changed over the years? What about changes to characters kits, Bastet for example. Should i keep relearning what i used to know or just give up?