I have a life. I have a wife, a kid, and a 45+ hour a week job.

I have done all the story. I have done all the optional stuff (minus savage coil). Life and progression are not mutually exclusive.

The mentality that "I need it now" is the problem. Yes, this game gated your precious new shiney. But... Like mentioned earlier: you don't have to do the whole toon over. You do it, you do it once, and now it is behind you.

How many other games allow you the chance to 100% experience the game with one toon? The repetition is how they get your sub longer. Alts made staying subbed to WoW worth it... Once I stopped alting, it was pretty shallow.