Quote Originally Posted by ellohwell View Post
Also, the thousand other reasons which you can visit any number of jump threads on this forum to refresh your memory of.
Only other reasons that are seen in said threads:

"So you don't feel glued down"
"So you can explore more" (Yet ignoring the fact maps have to be designed in said way for this to even matter.)
"PvP"
"More interactive boss fights" - Even with server issues, they're proving they can make more active boss fights without it so it's not a necessity to make more engaging fights.
"Move faster" (which is largely placebo.)