Why are the maps so damn big???

I don't have a problem with big maps in general, but movement is SO SLOW and without any movement speed potions, it makes traversal so tedious. Plus, the mobs are significantly faster than your character, so you can't even run away if you get in a bad spot.

I would gladly run without a mana pot if I could have a quicksilver pot in that slot...

If they were smaller they’d be too linear and therefore boring. Having them large allows you to explore and get rewarded for finding things on them