Aint this what we ask for?

[Shirai]

Would it be better if it required 999 runs of Leviathan EX?

Yes and no, as Calyanare sais; At least you get to see some progress instead of hoping the RNG favors you instead of the guy that managed to get a single punch in at the last second of the first FATE they joined after entering the zone.
Content is debatable, personally I think that even though people highly dislike FATEs they chose the right content for it as it is accessible to everyone.
But as I said before, I too would like to see a more honest distribution.

Yes, I have my Atma weapon since last weekend and yes I am happy to be done, but that happiness is heavily clouded by seeing my friends and comrades putting in more time than I have slip into a rage because they haven't even gotten half way.

[Merle]

Yes, I have my Atma weapon since last weekend and yes I am happy to be done, but that happiness is heavily clouded by seeing my friends and comrades putting in more time than I have slip into a rage because they haven't even gotten half way.

THIS. I got my 12 atmas in less than 2 days, now i have my atma weapong and clearing my 2nd book and i'm feeling GUILTY because my fc mates are still going for their 4-5 atma... it's wrong, really really wrong...