This is obviously just my opinion / rant (please nobody freak out). Here are my thoughts:

Why would SE release so many lengthy grind quests (nexus / zodiac) so close to the release of the expansion? When the expansion is released - who is going to want someone in a party with an item level 110 weapon earning light numbers? Who is going to be doing 2.0 dungeons for someone with a nexus working towards their zodiac drops? Why is there an expansion coming out in the Spring yet the biggest grind questline in the game is not finished? Isn't it time that the grind end and "challenge" quests be released?

I'm working towards a Novus while using a soldiery weapon (like many others who are still playing catch-up). Should we give up? I feel like it will be near impossible to earn a zodiac weapon come expansion (2.0 dungeons will be ghost towns). I'm fine with grind quests. But this close to the release of an expansion? Wouldn't it make sense to have the final relic quests available at least 6 months prior to an expansion? Maybe beat T13 or something for the next quest and nothing more (for those complaining - realize this will be fairly easy once the level cap goes up to 60).