Absolutely disagree. The wait for boats and lack of fast travel is what gives old school maple that nostalgic feel. It aids immersion and also encourages player interaction. If I want to fast travel, I'll play modern maple where everything is stupid easy.
Nah, I think it's fine. To me leeching is part of the nostalgia experience. Besides, with how hard the game is a little bit of leeching I am totally fine with. In the end it doesn't make much of a difference.