Holding back hunt mob mechanics so the innocent can survive? Seriously?

[Shake0615]

I remember in 1.0 there were certain areas of the Black Shroud that you just didn't go to. There were giant level 50+ Morbols that could one shot you with just a sideways look. I remember imagining what was beyond that area and why there were so many Morbols standing guard. A nesting grounds? A secret cave? Who knew? I never found out what was there, but that was one of the really awesome things about 1.0 - there really was a sense of danger. You could die at any time if you weren't paying attention to your surroundings. That's what made the open world fun and interesting! Now it feels the open world is just a pretty waiting room while waiting on your next queue to pop.

You don't need to include Twintania battle mechanics on the S ranks, but I think that making the world wild and dangerous again would be a step in the right direction.