Quote Originally Posted by Nezerius View Post
Sure, they could toss in some NPCs, but that'd still take resources away from what they should be doing, which is developing new content.
Hint: The Echo.

Turbine adapted LoTRO's group-based 'epic story' content after several years when new players were having huge problems getting through it .. there was no bribery available there unlike 'tomes bribery' here .. to provide for an OPTIONAL solo variant of that game's equivalent content, and in XIV The Echo already exists as a similar mechanic.