I play slow AF. But I pretty much play only perma-death. WS, 30 day months, no maps etc. I just take it all in and as the game progresses I have more to lose (time wise) if I perish, which is fun to me as there is actual loss if so.
Haven't played in a bit just got back for 1.20, enjoying it, and will prob do a MP Server soon (WS with maps , and more lives) to experience the endgame.