while farming is frowned upon here, in my opinion if it is a choice between farming and quitting, i suggest farming.if you do choose to go that route, be warned that it will lower your eventual playtime and enjoyment of the game, in return for skipping months of grinding. i better idea would be to grind what you can, and build an unupped FG farmer, either ROL Hope or Limitless speed. once you have done that you are set up for the fun part of the game, and can still get the joy of winning the shards on your own. be wary that with unupped FG grinders you should expect a 20% winrated, and will only gain electrum due to upped spins.
if it ever does truly come to a choice between quitting, and farming, go to kongregate. they love farms there, and you should be able to get what you need. but i do not suggest you do this, as in the end it will make the game less fun.