Based on my past experiences as a ring maker, I started out just like any other player. I had to fight for the spawn times of the boss that drops the items I need. For example Valkyrie Randgris drops Spiritual Whispers. I had to hunt against 2 big MvP guilds back then and I never complained. Farming for the other normal materials was a drag as well. sure there are other farmers, and this is a pk server, you're bound to be killed by a stronger player while farming. but that shouldn't give you that much of a problem unless it falls under bullying like the player hunts you down and kills you specifically. GMs can maybe handle that.
Please also remember that the quest is needed to make rings which is a vital part of the game. Thats why alot of people are doing the quest.