The thing is... it isn't a long term commitment for some... because of its randomness. I've only got 4 atma shards so far. 50 plus fates in one zone no drop... while others are already finished that portion. If it was kill 8000 mobs. Ok I get that. But it isn't. And that's the issue most people have, and all the people saying 'do something else' are usually the ones who got very lucky with the drops and are onto the books. There has to be a middle ground. Time consuming im ok with as long as I see progress. If there was a DR to the chances of a drop... first fate. 2% no drop? 4% still no drop... 6% at least then there is a min/max for the player base to work with and understand