So perhaps the OP could have worded things slightly better making his post more clearly about the final forms instead of the story which seems to have sidetracked some of the discussion.

But I agree with the OP. It's an issue with me because the fights are iconic of the series, and they should be available to normal mode players. Savage raiders get plenty for their effort. And you know what? I work full time, have little time to game, and don't have the time to invest in savage. Not everyone's circumstances are the same. As an Aussie on JP servers, there is an added layer of difficulty to it all as well.