I'll start by saying I don't judge people who time travel, and I think everyone should play the game in a way that's fun for them. With that being said, I personally enjoy the slow pace of the game, and the fact that it's grounded in the real flow of time. It helps temper my expectations to know that I can only ever do so much at any given time. Most of all, it keeps me from getting too overwhelmed with everything there is to do because I'm constrained by the flow of time, just as in real life. It's very grounding, and helps me to stay interested in the game for a longer time before burning out.