I assume this is a case of people generally dislike the solution that is offered as opposed to like another solution. I don't like that the world feels like it's tiny planet from Rick and Morty but at the same time BG3 is already exruciatingly slow. I wouldn't want a bunch of filler wilderness and pauses inserted to break it up.
It's a balancing act that involves several parameters. It's not easy to get right and its not easy to change course.
