sheesh, lets all just simmer down now....

personally, i like the random encounters for a few reasons.

1) The worlds of FF are in peril, monsters and evil is rampant, and danger can possibly lurk around every corner, so i think it mrits random battles

2) *plays game and party is at level 10, goes against boss. Gets thouroughly trounced* O well, Im glad i can level up my party so they can take this guy head on! *levels up, beats opposition*

3) I like to have the uncertainty in my games. BEtter to be surprised by encounters and guessing at your travels than plainly seeing and avoiding your enemies. In the long run, it only hurts you