I agree with most of what is said here. To me, they should focus on making zones smaller and more detailed. I think FFXI was way better in terms of zone design/feel/progression but still wasted tons of space. I mean, there were beautiful areas with no reason to go to them (and they were huge on top of that). I hope when they do the redesign, they really focus on the idea Yoshi brought up in an interview about 'conductor', that is, focusing on the progression of the character and where they go.

And please god, make it so the farther you go out the more dangerous the mobs. I don't want to see furry animals everywhere I go.