After running DFB on every alt for my first week, I've decided to slow it down and smell the roses like I used to. So I create, skip the tutorial, enter atlas, hit P2W, and then head to Prometheus Park to kill Hellions for my first couple levels. Then it's on a to a contact to get started. I left before the end of the game and there is honestly so much new to me all those fast levels in DFB made me feel like I'm missing something. Yes it's good leveling, has temp powers, and badges, but I just need to slow down and enjoy things and Hollows is one of those places. Just wish it wasn't a ghost town like the OP said.