I also agree, I dislike having to do so much mucking around in order just get my perks and start owning some zombies I.e purgatory, waiting around for the bus, building turbines or trample steams etc. I would like the "one size fits all" kind of zombies you mentioned, where if I wanted to participate in the EEs I could (after all, I do actually enjoy learning about the story) but not be forced into building stuff in order to just play the game.
With zombies heading in this direction I think I'll just stick to the most basic stuff as possible and leave the EEs for the hardcore guys and just read about it after they've done all the work.
P.S Sorry if I sound shallow-minded or like a brat.