So... this might be against the tide but I'm not totally against it.

I have a lot of issues with this game - a lot - but this, as a general bit of content I can almost see where they're coming from.

I have put a bit of time into it - and remember we are only talking about the first week - but I have seen some positives.

If playing to (in my opinion) the most efficient way; you are made to form groups and spend at least a few hours with them.

The Fate Train may be a thing (or at least its in the early stages) but ultimately you are put into the position to make alliances with strangers which, in my opinion, is not a bad thing. I have spent some good hours healing and even DPSing some mobs chains. Resing strangers, talking to people; things that I don't get blindly running the same DF dungeon daily.

If you are not a Savage raider - or even if you are - there is nothing to do in this game at this point. This at least provides something that, in theory, will last you for a bit.

Do I think it's great game design.. no. Do I think it's the best we have.. yup.