I play in 2 worlds. One with my real life friends and one solo. I enjoy both runs and both has pros and cons.

When I play solo, I die much less, because I never rush things and enjoy myself... Sometimes I just listen to some folk-rock or folk metal and sail around, doing absolutely nothing :D

At the other hand, when I build something pretty and enjoyable, I have no one to share it too in my solo game... So, both ways are fun.

P.S. If you want, we can arrange some joint game, but I must warn you that I am not be available very often and also I hate PvP, so if you're up to battling, then it's a no-no