more frustrating is the quest to find the 8 elder reindeer which is bugged to the max
It took me long to do that quest as well... That is really bugged quest.
Off-topic for this discussion, since the OP was asking/commenting on a quest for the current winter event. However, and this is going to sound like a cop-out...
The quest in Ystra Highlands for the Elder Reindeer isn't bugged. It works precisely as intended. Yes, it's frustrating and can take a long time to complete. However, with all the grinding you need to do, if you're the appropriate level you will gain a huge number of daily quest items that you can turn in.
I now return you to the
on-topic discussion...