Its not hyper speed. Modem MMO's are designed around a player base that wants to progress at a steady continuous rate.

The game is going on its 3rd month, along with several months of closed/open beta play. Even the ones who took their time like myself have already reached end game playing 2-3 hours a night. Its not that we are all rush rush rushing to get there as fast as we can. Its more that the game does not provide the content or environment that endorses hours of wandering and exploring or really much of anything that isn't progressing a job/class. Combine that with the social factor of finding a good FC and what you get is a player mentality that pushes to achieve goals together and progress forward. None of this lends to casually strolling through zones for hours or days on end.

I'm glad you are enjoying your play style but you won't find many who share that pace. We all agree the game would better be enjoyed if we all slowed down... but nobody is going to.