I have just reached Greenshade and the first area being the brand new Altmer city in pristine condition was a welcome sight as a break from trudging through so much rainforest. This is still a zone with forest but at least it feel like it is toned down with some open grassy areas. It should be a break long enough to prepare to be back in dense rainforest in Malabal Tor.

I like some variety. I appreciate though that the zones try to accurately represent the appearance of the locations in Tamriel. Maybe having a bit of Elsweyr would have given more variety but there is Khenarthi's Roost for that.