It's not lazy delivery at all, I totally disagree. How do some folks sit through a movie for 2 hours? This isn't fallout (whatever number) or fast and furious 206. The story is fine and if you don't like it that's fine too. But just know many people love this game for it's story, ARR was fine as far as I am concerned, massively multiplayer online roleplaying games are stories not first person shooters where it is all about action. If there is not enough action for whoever's taste maybe you are playing the wrong game. WoW has the same fetch and carry quests and so do all MMOs it's normal.