Idk, I've been 50 for about a two and a half weeks now, and I'm pretty far from bored... I'm working on my relic quest, helping my friends out, playing some alt classes, and working on crafting/gathering. Sure the AK grind may suck, but I don't sit there and grind it for that reason. DL gear is very much at least partially to completely skipable. I have the tomes needed to complete my Relic with minimal effort which I was able to obtain the majority of the pieces through Palace and breaking down some HQ crafted gear from a GSM buddy of mine. Nothing's been forced or 'rushed' nor have I stayed stagnant.

[to be continued... eff this 1000 char limit!!]