Couldn't agree more with Alhanelem and Miliant.
I never understood how anyone could get more fun out of CLAIMING a mob instead of the actual BEATING.
It's only because of unnessecarily long waiting times. And it's just so much wasted time standing around for hours upon hours.
Also, please stop saying "if you don't like it, don't play it."
My opinion is as valuable as yours, and if I enjoy a game I want to enjoy it fully, not only a few parts.
If something I'm interested in (HNMs) is implemented, why am I not allowed to state that I hate the way they were in FFXI and that I'd rather see them do it differently in FFXIV?

Like I said before though, I like having certain spawning conditions for them (and small NMs too).
Waiting for a few minutes until it's morning/the weather changes/etc. is no big deal.
Waiting for hours is, though.