Does instant transportation effect game immersion?

[Gennosuke]

dude. focus. we are talking only about an airship ride. SO cut out about... no cut out all of your post and start over. Does waiting on a ship for 5 mins and having the option to skip that 5 mins really change the gameplay that much? keep it simple do not get confused. We are talking about an airship ride dude keep it steady on that.

Dude.. The point is, and i re-iterate other players concerns, it is dumbing down the game, whether it's 5 mins or not.
I am not confused. There is obviously multiple aspects to this issue, whether it's immersion or game-balance or whatever else the case may be.

What's your big idea?