So your approach saves a very small amount of XP (4% of a death, assuming you get a 96% rez) and saves some initial setup time if you have to wait for the boat. The approach I described is far, far easier on the helper. Your way requires a Druid, the way I described requires a Cleric. Both ways get you your faction equally fast, once you get setup (because again the limiting factor isn't transport speed it's NPC respawn speed).

Seems to me neither approach is wrong or right, they just have different advantages.

I had someone from dial a port help me. I think it took me 58 hand ins. Its been a while but after a couple turn ins, it went goes super quick.

Your way will take hours. Take your L and update the wiki.

Boat ride, waiting to get in line for the AC camp to start the cycle, regening mana to gate back after each rez. I can go on and on. Just move along.