WoEs

[Zagen]

If the time requirement is really that drastically shorter for WoE weapons, wouldn't it still be far shorter even if one is dealing with leeching? Or is the emotional impact of all this overriding logic?

Not when it requires ranking and clearing the zone. When a group enters without a "soloer" they can focus on clearing the zone the fastest way possible for a given zone instead of focusing on getting points to ensure one of the top chests because a PLD, BLU, RDM, or COR showed up to exploit the ranking system and your group's victory.

Edit: As a BST/SCH who plays more support with a group of SMNs and BSTs I generally ranked 1st, or 3rd. When 2 PLD/DNC leechers showed up one run I didn't rank at all. Those leechers also lotted all coins/pouches further delaying the group's goal, mind you a group who didn't need help from the soloers.