What is the problem for a new player? Depends on why they play. I have played this for some while now, (forgot my old account and started over) and have fun questing, crafting and enjoying the story. Not everyone cares about endgame, raiding, grouping, pvp or any of that, this is just a fun activity to do after a day of work. I don't feel like I am falling behind anyone, or like I have to rush to some goal - I play and enjoy! I may not ever have characters who have finished all the things, and that is ok. This isn't a competition for me, it is just fun.