[Arrei]

Well, apart from slightly better vision, increased server distance also allows better performance and spacing for farms. Most notably, the full-size, 36-pod 18x18 iron golem farm is possible with 7, but with 6 you have to downsize as I've done.

However, as I mentioned, we've already tried that and found it increased lag by quite a great deal during peak hours, to the point we get block lag. And nobody likes block lag.