I want to see anima replaced, not just removed. If there is nothing to take its place then it should be left alone. Traveling is a means to an end and is no real hindrance toward end game progression. What I don't like is this game acting like it has a game genie attatched to it starting at character creation.

Lets look at the original Zelda (RPG) for Nintendo made 25 years before this game. You start out with nothing. However, by end game you have reached many dungeons and collected lots of useful tools which open the game to the player. You receive a raft that lets you cross rivers to reach new areas. You get a whistle that teleports you around the world. Not just anywhere. It teleports you to dungeons you've successfully completed.

Games are a time investment. MMORPGs are supposed to be the biggest, longest and require the most endurance and patience. FFXIV has failed in this respect and a game made 25 years ago gets it better than you and SE.