Quote Originally Posted by Raistlin View Post
Quote Originally Posted by Rantzien View Post
I think the gradually more open world map is one of the things I miss most from the pre-PS2 FFs.
Yes. It's not only a classic FF thing, but a classic RPG element. I will concede I thought FFXII dealt with a lack of world map pretty well, but I still miss being able to wander around a huge world map trying to discover new places.
I too, very much miss the world map. I don't see them ever coming back though...heck, has there been an RPG with a world map since FFIX?

I mean it's not required or anything for my enjoyment of an RPG, but I must admit that I was quite shocked and disappointed when I played FFX for the first time and there was no world map or airship I could fly around.