I 100% agree!
I still have my Fireflash from before Revelius. This is the only reason I'm comfortable with exploring. If I did not have my broom I doubt I would leave the castle that much.
First of all, it would take AGES to get almost anywhere.
Second of all, I would probably die MANY times. Either from mobs, or fall damage. With a broom I am able to fly above them safely.
I understand why the staff team decided to make travelling like the way they have, but I have an issue with it.
Fire Dust is SUPER expensive. Luckily I have some gold, but I can't spend very much on Fire Dust.
As I said above (^), without my broom I doubt I would explore, as its faster (and safe from mobs!)
Travelling was made this way to encourage exploration. However, if anything I think (for new players, not necessarily older / higher lvl players!) it has discouraged exploration.
I understand that the staff think what they are doing is best for the server, and usually, it is. The staff team have added what they want to add, they never specifically asked us what the player base wanted. We have to wait until the update has been released / wait till information about the update is told to us. Only then can we really share our opinions on it. Sure we can give suggestions on the forums, but like I said, we can't do that until we know what is coming / is here.