Firesday is the only reliable way of doing these weapons, as opposed to the others when you can go on any time and have the weather needed. It is a big deal, Magian weapons are supposed to be casual weapons. I don't consider 4M casual for a single weapon. God forbid ya need to make multiple STR weapons.
Regardless, only thing I've gotten from the Com Reps/Devs is they a) don't give a damn or b) have no idea how their own game works.