I will take the large zones over the small and compact ones. Especially when it comes to gathering. I love that I dont have to stealth every where to gather. Plus the spacious areas open up room for a wide variety of fates in the areas.

The Crystarium having so much space. Well it is a city after all and if it was small and compact I'm sure everyone would hate it.

It would be like Limsa Lominsa which is small and compact and very annoying at times due to so many people in a small area.