The good part of the Exploration Clusters was that some of us don't like to be lead in a specific direction a lot fo the time... and to add to the quotes that speak to the "explore strange new worlds, etc..." I would like to quote Kirk in two instances... Helmsman: "Heading sir?" Kirk: "Just out there." Helmsman: "Sir...?"…
I practically achieved the rank of Vice-Admiral just by doing nothing but Exploration Missions. One of the best parts of the game. I hear stuff about Foundry and Missions and Crafting... but removing Exploration seems like they want the body of game to walk and talk better so they... uh, shaved the game's hair off? Seems…
I, for one, am gonna really miss the exploration clusters. I enjoyed the Explore New Worlds daily. I fail to see why it needs to be eradicated as is, but "All Good Things..."