Please, no more Hildibrand in 4.0

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Originally Posted by Enur

The scholasticate was exciting at first cause it was fresh. I certainly looked forward to it. Then people cried for Hildi and it seems even the devs forgot about the Scholaticate.

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I suspect it was less forgetfulness and more they just didn't have time to balance everything. Hildbrand being established meant they wanted to focus on him more. I'm in favor of newer side story arcs myself, if only because I hate seeing good stories become watered down when their creators just have no ideas left but keep trying to force it out.

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Originally Posted by Enur

Everyone who keeps wanting more hildi will be the first to complain that the quality drops- just sayin'

Just let them stop,while the stories are good. I'd hate Hildi to become the simpsons of FFXIV.

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Why? What's wrong with the Simpsons? You meant South Park, didn't you?

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Originally Posted by Enur

The scholasticate was exciting at first cause it was fresh. I certainly looked forward to it. Then people cried for Hildi and it seems even the devs forgot about the Scholaticate.

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Am I the only one who likes the Scholasticate? Sure it could have been better, but it's a nice little story with some real detective work. I for one wouldn't mind if Briardien and Hildibrand both got their own questines in 4.X
But only if the Hildi line is 2.0 level. In 3.0 the content is less, the jokes aren't as funny and the supporting cast is weaker.

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Originally Posted by Balipu

Am I the only one who likes the Scholasticate? Sure it could have been better, but it's a nice little story with some real detective work. I for one wouldn't mind if Briardien and Hildibrand both got their own questines in 4.X
But only if the Hildi line is 2.0 level. In 3.0 the content is less, the jokes aren't as funny and the supporting cast is weaker.

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I enjoy Scholasticate for it being the side-story digging into life in Ishgard which was the original plan for Scholasticate Storyline. Though I think what went wrong was that they didn't provide what was needed after the emo fest of 3.0 main storyline which was a light heart storyline to let people enjoy and relax from what happened. I also felt that it was lacking something to get the attention of people with the characters as the characters hardly grabbed my interests, not because they were not funny but because they just felt a bit too bland in setting the a proper tone for the storyline. Briardien was probably the only one that stand out to keep the story interesting but the other characters just didn't present what SE was aiming for properly being a Light hearted Side-storyline about the difference in life for Nobles and Commoners in Ishgard and the struggle both side face due to difference in social states.

The first episode just covered too much of what we already seen in 3.0 Main Scenario and the 3.0 side-quest which is another reason why Scholasticate didn't grab as much attention as when Hildibrand was introduced in 2.X.

I feel sorry for you that you must have been born without a funnybone :( All the comedy you are missing out on :'(

Comedy is completely subjective tho, neither you nor OP are right on what's funny.

Scholisticate should be the one removed

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Originally Posted by Yudzster

Scholisticate should be the one removed

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Unlike Hildy it is unlikely to continue into 4.0 even if it was the best part of HW simply because we will be moving out of Ishgard-centric content. Hopefully like Hildy the end of it is an improvement in its quality.

Am I not allowed to like both the Scholisticate and Hildibrand Quests?

Cause too bad, I do.

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Originally Posted by Yudzster

Scholisticate should be the one removed

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Then you simply tick off those of us who have no interest in Hildibrand but crave some sort of side quest to tackle. With that said, though, tying the Scholisticate to Hildibrand - however subtly - was an unfortunate decision. I would have liked to see more time spent on TWT storyline though. Azyz Lla got the short end of the stick, arguably.

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Originally Posted by Theodric

tying the Scholisticate to Hildibrand - however subtly - was an unfortunate decision.

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I disagree vehemently. The only "Tie" between them is one single character, an Investigator of Ishgardian descent who was called back home to do exactly his job, and investigate an issue that was affecting members of his family. And I like that they brought in a pre-existing character to fill this role, rather than make up a new one, because to me it makes the world feel more fleshed out and involved. I like to see characters from different stories come in and play a role in others where it makes sense, as it makes the world feel like a living, breathing place alongside the people who inhabit it.

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Originally Posted by ZhaneX

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I may be wrong but I believe you needed to do the Hildibrand quests to access the Scholasticate quests. Even if that's not the case...players aren't going to understand who, exactly, Briarden is or at least appreciate him to his full extent without having done the Hildibrand quests to get to know him. So you don't really get the full experience without having invested in Hildibrand's story.

You do need to do Hildy to do the Scholasticate, and I will say the only reason I wanted more Scholasticate was because of Briarden's involvment. That said I don't think any future non-Hildy lengthy sidequest like them will be tied to Hildy for 4.0...though I could be wrong.

I really enjoy Hildibrand. Buut. I really want more subtle stories like Eddas story.

I agree. No more Hildibrand, instead we need more Godbert.

I'm ready to move on. You guys are missing out on potentially better side stories by forcing more Hildy.

A modest tear trickles from my eye everytime I hear that jazzy/shady Hildie music at the end of each ephisode, the sobering acknowledgement that we must part ways yet again with that sincerely warm-hearted man a few of us have come to know and love. OP..I've suffered your "Please gimp blm and brd in PvP" posts quietly...but this? ..and yes board Mod..I know you're watching me but...but....this.....

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Originally Posted by Vaeria

A modest tear trickles from my eye everytime I hear that jazzy/shady Hildie music at the end of each ephisode, the sobering acknowledgement that we must part ways yet again with that sincerely warm-hearted man a few of us have come to know and love. OP..I've suffered your "Please gimp blm and brd in PvP" posts quietly...but this? ..and yes board Mod..I know you're watching me but...but....this.....

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Enough expository banter. It's time we fought like men. And ladies. And ladies who dress like men.

On a somewhat related note. For the 4.0 Hilid quest line. Who do you guys want to show up? 2.0 had Greg and Ultros. 3.0 had Vivi.
I would love to bump into Zorn and Thorn. If for nothing else, the music and the wierd dialogue.
Or PuPu. Let Hildibrand investigate UFO sightings.

In a way, current Hildi is facing an issue similar to long CS. It's just like watching an episode of a show. Yes, there may be some point and click interaction but where is the content of substance like fighting Ultros or Gilgamesh? They put all their heart into the 2.0 story of Hildi that the 3.X version is missing the actual "content" that made it all fit together. In a way, the 3.x Hildibrand content would be no different if they just released them as 30 minute adventures on the main site and introduced voice acting. You would be getting the same experience, the only difference is your character wouldn't be there.

Honestly, thinking of it like that, think I rather see Hildibrand just become it's own goofy thing done outside the game that people can watch if they want something zany if their idea of Hildi content is just to have an on-rails story with no substantial battle content to it.