Started fresh on this world for Stormblood so that I could re-learn tanking from the ground up and experience the story again. So far the world is filled with new players. Leveling areas are lively, energetic. It's refreshing, honestly. The exp boost is great too; I have yet to hit a level lock-out.

Make an alt here, as Dagget suggested, and get a feel for the world. I'm sure you'll love it.