Let's play the "Back in my day..." game. That's always fun
When I first started playing EPW, it actually took some effort to even LEVEL to 150. You had to farm 1.5-2 hour GV runs if you wanted to get there. Dragon gear was actually fairly difficult to get as well, so even if you got to 150, you had to run around in 140/145 gear for a while. Even then, underleveled/geared people still had fun among the 150 dragons.
Also, about your complaints about NS taking too long, try farming some EC at Shrine of the Ancestors. That's how people used to farm their EC when they were done with their dailies. I think you have the better deal, to be honest.
And...
Just remember this: a strong intent ifrom me and this server is dead... such strong creator's powers I posess:) i create my own reality so i decide how it's going to be:)
Who let you out of your padded room?