Lost Connection to game server/online features solo instances

Have played this game on and off since .7 and am so excited to see it blowing up! The only problem is the servers are blowing up too. I can’t even fast travel away from town without seeing the dreaded “lost connection to game server” window. US West server. Is there not a way to be instanced solo, yet still able to access online features such as trading and leaderboards? So much love for the devs and we know you are slammed, but please focus down the connection issues. On the off chance that I am able to travel away from town the game is smooth, so there is definitely good progress. Fast travel and connection reliability is an issue and should be a top priority.