Not anymore. We've been able to alleviate the problems with the antidotes derived from the nightshade and other poisons that miracously started popping up all over the world.
A true phenomenon
PS4: NA - AD PSN: imnotanother (Artell Lyeselle) Stamina NightBlade 810+ CP - PvP/Trials/Dungeon Ready
PvE zones are fine. Leveling are nicely populated, but not so much your tripping over other players. Silver and Gold zones are still sparse, but ironically, Gold Zones are now more populated because of the Champ System.
You also don't need to do the MQ anymore to gain access to Silver and Gold, just reach L50 and they all unlock.
Enjoy the game, life is what you really want to be worried about.
PakKat "Everything was going well, until I died"
Gary Gravestink "I am glad you died, I needed the help"
We suffer from some DPS bloat, but otherwise lot of players. Silver is still extremely sparse, but that suits me just fine when I'm leveling an alt's Mage Guild or Fighters Guild skill lines.
@shadesofkin -NA Server.
Tier 2 Player.
MagDK Main forever (even in the bad times)