And you are not the only one. I've been posting over on the TGP about it, too.
For as great as individual effects are, particularly 100% analog, although that includes digital with analog signal path, the FX8 greatly simplifies everything.
Now if only I could figure out how to use an analog amp/cab pedal with it, but still run out of the FX8 in stereo, and still use pre- effects. I don't think there's a way with the FX8.