We most certainly live in a new age of MMO where things are easier or more simplified, or rather easier. It's one of those things where I'm ok with it, but I also miss some of it. Yes as a level 75 Corsair I had to hide and sneak from every waking danger, but as a level 50 Black Mage I'm a walking path of destruction that hides from no skelly man. I do miss the feeling of dread when it was night, but I'm also happy I don't have to worry about dying constantly. I also miss taking the long boat rides just to immerse myself in the game, but I also like being able to get where I want without having to wait.

To me it's oranges and apples, two totally different fruits, but I like the taste of both.