I will attempt the more difficult capture quests during capture day - if I get them close to that date. I won't bother with the HEWG stuff and things I haven't bothered with all these years I've been here.
I do think the capture quests are much too low a payout- especially these new difficult ones as you can spend SO much money to still not complete them. Lowering the rest is fair play though, especially with the items they give.
Eve just lowered them. Doubt she will raise them again. I had fun with quests for a short while but not I don't bother unless it is a fetch or color breeding quest