As someone who very recently moved from Japan back to the eastern side of the US, I have noticed barely any difference in latency of any sort. Everyone knows the biggest problem with Ifrit is the horrible coding behind the scenes and in the very server structure. To break apart one of the biggest draws of this game, that is the wonderful community and chance to play with people outside of your cultural norm, is a very big mistake. I really hope that SE does not cave in and force us into a close minded structure.