Missing Progress Markers - Artifacts, Wand Upgrades, Spell Unlock

Orekoth

I really enjoy the game for what it is currently, especially the look and feel, spell tracing, and the AR ministry ID photo.

I was really hoping for a bit more depth and customization, though, in the form of concrete progress markers that actually affect the game. Badges and titles for the ministry ID are nice, but they don't have any real effect. Wands are created once and don't seem to affect gameplay. Jobs and the skill tree are a great start but aren't augmented by anything you find or accomplish (other than having to get the green restricted books from brilliant events).

What I was really hoping for was more options for customization based on accomplishments and rare items found in the game: rare components for wand upgrades that add power/effects, artifacts that have widely differing effects, and the ability to unlock spells rather than simply being able to use any spell and having it set by the encounter. Pokémon Go has different pokemon that can be configured, powered up, and used based on an individual user's strategy and what pokemon are on hand.

Right now ultimately there isn't much in Wizards Unite to make me care about progressing, though again it is pretty fun to play.