I think the game now is all about options. You can take the express train or you can do it at your own very slow pace. This applies for leveling or doing end game activities. Which is a great thing. Most people take the express train and start the endgame grind, others just do what they want in regards to what other people told them to do. You now can do whatever you want in the game. Slow or fast, solo or small groups, 18 people or 36 people.