What do people suggest, then? It was stated prior the 2.2 patch that this would be a long term process. I didn't read a single suggestion giving an alternative. PERSONAL OPINION INCOMING: I played a lot of MMOs. Grind and RNG is a common currency for me. The luck factor is something I always desired, because there're days that you have it and there're days that you don't. Even if I didn't get my Atmas, I should have still tried to get them. For me IT IS rewarding, after long hours of grinding, to get one. The system helped me to buff my 3K FATEs achievement (Dat garb) and it was a motivation to gather seals and buy crafting materials. I met nice people doing FATEs. I ran into FATEs that I didn't know they existed. Yes, personally, I don't dislike FATEs, I don't know why people don't like 'em.

On a side note, last night I've got my Holy Shield Animus and I'm at 3/7 books of my Curtana Animus. The glow looks gorgeous.