Dedicated Thread for Patch 2.55 Story Discussion/Spoilers

[Fated]

Very unsatisfying conclusion to a year and a half of the 2.x storyline. We're given very little new information and a whole lot of cheap thrills / cliffhangers in exchange. Honestly, if SE never actually plans to wrap up any of their bazillion plot points, then I don't see the reason to even continue with the storyline in future expansions other than the fact that content is gated behind it.

The only thing I really liked out of this (and I'm sure most would agree) is Raubahn. He was clearly the high point of this whole convoluted debacle.

[AutumnsHollow]

I was stunned, and shocked at what happened.

I thought it was really good, but it was also really sad. RIP my favorite scion, Y'shtola. There was no way the scions will live, Yda and Papalymo are in the middle of the enemies base with nonstop reinforcements arriving, and Y'shtola collapsed the tunnel on herself and Thancred. What was messed up though was Hydalen telling Minfilla to sacrifice her life to save the hero of lights life. Wow, lol.

I'm dissapointed in Mylwerb, and Kah E Senna. I can see Kah E Senna leaving, but for Mylwerb to not even say anything or whip out her pistols to help out Rahabun? Shame. Although I understand why they would leave, but still.

Maybe Rahabun is the dark knight? In 3.0 we gotta bust him out, and since he can't dual wield swords anymore he uses one great sword with his hand, and he teaches us?

Also wtf was the fire move that Illbert used? It was pretty cool, maybe it's a new skill for gladiators?

I want that new holy spell for my white mage!!

It was really painful to watch Nanamao die, props to the development team, those close ups. that camera angle, watching her in so much pain and not being able to help her at all really affected me. What stings the most is she never even got a chance to say what she wanted to say. She was in inner turmoil for so long, and finally steeled her resolve and decided to go through with it, and she was silenced.

Also I was actually really happy that Rahuabhun cut Lolorito in half, those grins and the things he was saying really was pissing me off as well.

8/10!!!! I'm so excited for heavensward now. June is so far away.

I hope Illbert is still alive I want to get revenge. >:O

[Reokudo]

I'm also feeling that they're referencing Berserk when Raubahn got his arm hacked off. Watch him become a Dark Knight later with a prosthetic arm cannon.

[Sushikins]

Regarding the actions of our PC during the incident: Someone pointed out that we didn't have our weapon on during the cut scene, and while it is legitimate to assume that we were asked to remove our weapon before a private meeting with the Sultana, the PC's weapon is missing in cut scenes throughout and in fact I think that's pretty standard for any cut scene that doesn't have you going into battle. I imagine that either: 1) Our character surrendered peacefully, not wanting to cause an even larger scene, and their pissed expression later on likely of result of seeing Ilberd and putting 2 and 2 together and realizing what's going on. 2) Maybe we did fight back, but perhaps Ilberd showed up and subdued and arrested us, and it's later revealed he's actually quite a bit stronger than he's let on thus far. He took out Raubahn with relative ease, and while he may not be as strong as he was back in the day, I don't think he's NPC level pushover either.

As for why we never stopped to fight or help the other Scions while running away, my best guess is that while we could easily take the soldiers one on one and even in groups, it's a little different when you're trapped in a city and probably have thousands of soldiers after you, in which case escape was likely a better option than fighting and near endless swarm of grunts that would eventually completely surround you and trap you in the city. I still don't think it's a good excuse for just letting the Scions stand ground and sacrifice themselves while you stand by and do nothing though.

Honestly I feel like it would've been better if the story had done something to severely weaken your character during this scene, like poison or something, and it would've gone through a bit better. While it is true that we did get the blessing removed from us, that didn't stop us from fighting both a Ascian and a giant dragon, and while both those fights were in party, it's not like we were visibly weakened to grunt level.

As for walking into an obvious trap, sadly I'm used to video games forcing your character to be stupid and walk into those to move the plot forward, it's a shame and I wish it wasn't like that, but it is what it is. At this point I'm just trying to find a decent way to justify in my head what happened to the MC because it just feels so lazy and horribly out of character.

[Riardon]

I really enjoyed the new 2.55 storyline. I like that SE took the dark path and decided to shed some "blood" (even censored) in the story.Everyone is vulnerable. We also saw the other sides of the GC leaders. They are not always behaving as you would like for them to behave. Many people did not like that Maerlwyb and Kan-E-Seena turned their backs to us and refused to help us. But for me this was excellent since now they seem more convincing as state leaders. The nation and its profits always comes first no matter what. They behaved exactly as you would expect from a politician. Because after all they are politicians. I would like in future to see more deep stories and better cutscenes though. The voice acting was mediocre. And our character the warrior of light is a muted emotionless puppet. This must be fixed in future pls.

[Seiss]

Nanamo Spoilers

Jenlyns: If Her Grace were not convalescing from illness, she would surely put an end to this madness. Alas, in her absence, the Monetarists are firmly in control...
Jenlyns: After everything that has happened, you ask me this? You should know full well that the Monetarists are a faction within the Syndicate─the organization which wields greater influence than the sultana herself.
Jenlyns: Their grip on power has never been stronger, now that General Raubahn has been confined to the Marasaja Pit for his crimes at the royal banquet.
Jenlyns: I fear that until the sultana recovers from her illness, Lord Lolorito and his minions will face little opposition. Yet it may be some time before that comes to pass. Her condition is so serious that even I have been denied an audience...

[Spy]

So....I livestreamed my experience if anyone's curious....

I'm still cooling down about what happened...after completing the main scenario...I half-heartedly went through my moogle delivery quests to get my cap (I'll actually read them on my alt...the main scenario just drained me too much)

And this has been my poor little Mini ever since:



Feelings aside, I get the feeling that the spells/abilities we witnessed the scions using may be a peek at what's to come when level cap is raised....and they are rather bad ass.

I must also say though...Lolorito's English voice acting is absolutely terrible!

Nanamo Spoilers

Jenlyns: If Her Grace were not convalescing from illness, she would surely put an end to this madness. Alas, in her absence, the Monetarists are firmly in control...
Jenlyns: After everything that has happened, you ask me this? You should know full well that the Monetarists are a faction within the Syndicate─the organization which wields greater influence than the sultana herself.
Jenlyns: Their grip on power has never been stronger, now that General Raubahn has been confined to the Marasaja Pit for his crimes at the royal banquet.
Jenlyns: I fear that until the sultana recovers from her illness, Lord Lolorito and his minions will face little opposition. Yet it may be some time before that comes to pass. Her condition is so serious that even I have been denied an audience...

I hope this is true, and that that npc wasn't fed that information to keep him quiet...I wont raise my hopes though

[AnnaMolly]

Firstly, I'd like to thank the Devs, you guys have spun together a story that, for the first time, had me scared to progress but I did, so I'll share what I think.

Everyone seemed to feel that all the Scions had died. While it is possible, I kinda doubt it. Yda and Papalymo seemed to wipe out their attackers and more than likely were "arrested like the others" after, Y'shtola seemed to be pretty well after casting what I will refer to as Almagest for now, and Thancred expected to die in a blaze of glory and...(*facepalms*) took an arrow to the knee. I doubt Minfilia would've went back only to find the broken corpses of her friends; Thancred is injured and Y'shtola is probably exhausted from that spell, I feel they will be "arrested like the others" and Minfilia has no intent on not being with them, Hydaelyn spoke to her but we don't know what she said, I highly doubt it was "Go die." People are blaming Tataru and Momodi. Momodi probably assumed the flask was Alienne's and you should keep it to return to her. Tataru, if she were present, is about as important as a nameless Crystal Brave; whatever Teledji and Lolorito were planning, they'd have no reason to spare her.

Nanamo; dead. Raubahn is obviously alive but missing his arm. I see this going three ways, the least likely is he remains in prison and fades into obscurity. The more likely is that he will either be executed or he will be freed and possibly given a magitek arm as a few others have guessed. Ilbard; never trusted him, I hope the Fragrant Chamber is slathered in his blood. Urianger; he seemed to answer the summons as an emissary just as Elidibus appeared in the Waking Sands, I don't think he's a traitor. Teledji; AHAHAHAHA!! I cheered! Lolorito and Teledji; I get the feeling these two were planning to rule Ul'dah, and they weren't planning on Teledji's death, Lolorito finds himself in a bit of a predicament now.

Finally, something I noticed; your character has a glass of wine too that they never touch. I got the feeling that the player was also a target for poisoning and were to be framed for a murder-suicide rather than a murder.

That's my take on it.

[Spy]

I had a post typed out but apparently the forums limit you to 1000 characters even in spoilers.

The ending has me eager for Heavensward. Thanks a lot.

You can just re-edit your post to say everything you want to say. It's annoying, but possible.

[ExKage]

If you talk to Swift, Pipin Tarupin is keeping most of the incident on the downlow. they can't stop the rumors but keeping the façade of the Sultana still being alive helps keeps things from devolving into a civil war. (Who to believe, who to support on the Syndicate, should they support the syndicate, the warrior of light being the assassin?!). She's most likely dead. After all the person who wanted her dead, had her killed, had her body in possession. The only issue is if Nanamo pulled a Princess Amidala/Padme and had someone impersonate her.