I think there are just as many if not more PC players that would enjoy quick play sessions. It's not just console players.
To say Leves were added for console players is silly. Personally I like the Leves, and you don't have to use them if they upset you so? When ppl say the ya are forced to play anything is silly. They just have to not do it.

Now is the game lacking in other alternatives to play solo aside from pure grinding? ya it is. Thats what Strongholds are going to help out with. I always soloed them for XP in FFXI. Granted it would be much faster with a party, I just had difficulty fitting into parties because I was a Red Mage. ppl are so damn picky in FF when it comes to parties, if they can't get the best XP/min or optimum party they would rather wait for better prospects :P bah.

Now to say that the UI we are stuck with is because of console players.. Well thats another story Because it is!