Quote Originally Posted by Arashmin View Post
The problem is how the grind is presented. Some grinds are great, some grinds aren't, and people using 'MMOs are grindy' as an argument really need to realize that.
It depends on perspective there. I find all the grinds just fine, myself. As far as the weekly lockouts, that is purposeful. 3.0 is bare bones of Heavensward so they have them to extend current content and its lifespan. Once the content patches come out (3.1, 3.2, etc.), it'll be more flavorful.