The problem isn't the patch cycle.
It's that there's barely anything to do *in* the patch cycle.

In 7.1 I found myself in what I call "break mode" (I get on to do a few things then leave, usually a few times a week) longer then I ever have in recent memory. There's just nothing to sink my teeth into. Chaotic didn't solve the problem because it's not really grindable (it is kinda, but not like a pick up and play type). Maps can be fun, but I already have 20 wins from them. The society questline was done quickly and the custom delivery takes no more then 10 mins a week.

If they actually would have released something (either battle job related or crafting and gathering, kinda like the Ishgard Restoration) to tide us over, you would have far fewer people on here complaining.