And then I realized... (ShB Spoilers!!)

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Originally Posted by Theodric

That's fine. Many people - myself included - do miss him.

He's by far the most compelling antagonist we've had in a while.

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Agreed. Emet was a perfect anti-villain. That I could disagree with his methods and goals, yet still sympathize and feel sorry for him, really is a testament to the effort that went into writing his character.

I'll miss Ardbert.

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Originally Posted by Iscah

Sounds like a perfectly worthwhile reason to me.

>_>

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Yeah. I mean, I miss Hades, too, but G'raha is a perfectly valid "reason to go on". lol

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Originally Posted by dinnertime

I'll miss Ardbert.

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I'm hoping against hope that he's not gone entirely. Its a long shot, I know, but still.

So many new people I want to stick around in the story after this xpac. G'raha, Feo Ul, Ardbert... lol The characters in this one really were such a standout for me.

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Originally Posted by HyoMinPark

Agreed. Emet was a perfect anti-villain. That I could disagree with his methods and goals, yet still sympathize and feel sorry for him, really is a testament to the effort that went into writing his character.

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It also really helps that Natsuko Ishikawa intimately seems to understand the process of grief and how it can warp a person. All while acknowledging that one person's pain does not give them the justification to harm others. It's a much more nuanced take on a villain than we've gotten in awhile and while I'd prefer they leave Emet at rest, I do hope that nuance continues to be present in future villains.

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Originally Posted by Enla

It also really helps that Natsuko Ishikawa intimately seems to understand the process of grief and how it can warp a person. All while acknowledging that one person's pain does not give them the justification to harm others. It's a much more nuanced take on a villain than we've gotten in awhile and while I'd prefer they leave Emet at rest, I do hope that nuance continues to be present in future villains.

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I agree. Bringing Emet back would lessen the impact of his death. I wouldn’t want that either.

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Originally Posted by HyoMinPark

Agreed. Emet was a perfect anti-villain. That I could disagree with his methods and goals, yet still sympathize and feel sorry for him, really is a testament to the effort that went into writing his character.

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Don’t get me wrong I agree that he was an excellent villain but he had to be stopped.

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Originally Posted by SerLuke

Don’t get me wrong I agree that he was an excellent villain but he had to be stopped.

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I’m not disagreeing with you on that. But I do agree that he was the most compelling villain that this game has ever had—and I will miss his theatrics.

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Originally Posted by HyoMinPark

I’m not disagreeing with you on that. But I do agree that he was the most compelling villain that this game has ever had—and I will miss his theatrics.

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Aye I loved how they kinda setup for that in the Ivalice raids when they mentioned Solus had a love for the theater it really shows in his character

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Originally Posted by SerLuke

Aye I loved how they kinda setup for that in the Ivalice raids when they mentioned Solus had a love for the theater it really shows in his character

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The story writers have a really high bar set with Emet lol

I’ve gotta be honest: not looking forward to going back to mustache-twirling Zenos eventually. Whether that be before or after we deal with Elidibus. I’d hope Natsuko can make him more compelling than he was in SB—but he has been sort of like that annoying fly that snuck into your kitchen for me, so I’m still like :/ about him being bad.

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Originally Posted by dinnertime

I'll miss Ardbert.

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But he'll forever be with us... in our heart. I think literally.