I'm leveling an alt on Marlboro and it's like night and day coming from aether.

I dont know crystal seem laden with a crap ton oob bots in town crafting. Think last night there were anywhere from 10 - 15 at goldsmith guild sitting under counter area there. The same at the arm and bsm guild in limsa. There are freaking everywhere. Fing ridiculous.


However each city state on crystal seems to be populated with players unlike aether where everyone hangs out in limsa regardless of the world you are in.

Honestly I have mixed feelings bit I would lean towards aether over crystal.