World of Warcraft, Cataclysm: Max Level Characters

So, how many max level characters do you have? I have five level 85 toons.

How many of those do you play regularly? I play two of mine more than all the others, and occasionally play a third.

My main and my favorite alt are pretty well-geared. The others have ok gear but just aren't as much fun to play any more.

How many professions do you have at max level? Between my toons I have mining, engineering, herbalism, alchemy, and skinning. Enchanting and tailoring are nearly maxed. As for secondary professions, all my 85's have cooking maxed and one has fishing (and only one will EVER have fishing). One has first aid.

I tried to do archaeology. I really did, but I just can't make myself do it.

How are your toons coming along?

WoW Cataclysm: Leveling to 85

It didn't take long to hit 85; in fact many players out-leveled the quests in certain leveling zones before completing them all. Getting from 84 to 85 was (obviously) the longest level but the Crucible of Carnage gave us a nice chunk of XP and a nice starter weapon.

Some players really enjoyed the leveling experience while others, not so much. It was new, it was different, and phasing was added to make it look like your heroic efforts were actually making changes in the world around you. Neat!

Some didn't care too much for the "on rails" questing experience as they prefer to explore and wander from quest to quest at will rather than do the linear thing. Others weren't thrilled with the phasing (including the bugs it created) because it kept them from playing with friends and guildies that were in different phases.

Keep in mind that it's hard to keep 11 million people happy, but I think both sides have fair points. What did you think of the questing to max level experience?