I disagree with most opinions here. Mostly because of the comments about the difference between "concept" art on paper and how it ended up in game. The end result is not the best ever, but it sure as heck beats out 98% of MMOs out there. Its a concept and thats all it is, it appears as if everyone reads too much into it and expect more then can logically be expected.

I would take slightly similar and/or repeatative scenery for the sake of a seemless environment over the other alternatives anyday.