-1 on the suggestion. I didn't read any of the inputs cause it might sway my opinion. First of all, playing as an Assassin is fun during woe even without backslide. There's this skill called "Cloak". If you think you can't get to the Emperium just because you don't have a backslide, face the truth, your gears aren't enough to stay alive. Now with running[C Speed Potions] and getting away from traps, Loki's seal + Marine Sphere card = Magnum break, would be enough to remove traps if that's your problem. Meteor storm, Storm Gust, LOV spam? - GTB. FAS/Acid Demo? Pneuma cards. Asura? Deviling.
As far as I know, fROs current WOE state is balanced because you can find a way to things that can stop you from getting to emp.
All you need to do is find the right cards/equips to deal with the problem.
PS: If you don't have enough gears, or not good enough gears, don't join woe or you'll end up suggesting for buffs.