No idea what J&L descided to shrink the world size, though i'm sure it was for good reason. But. . .
I do miss walkin for time and time some more, not seeing any evidence of player's leavings. and now, I have yet to see a descent sized area where players have not touched.
Now more than ever do i wish for Hearthclaim plot degradation
in my "unknown" area i have come across Countless(more than 15) claims that are just basically old crops and stone pavings
tis a shame.