What if FFXIV was part of the Fabula Nova Crystallis?

[TheUltimate3]

To actually answer the question.

Expect the city states (if they continued to exist) to be far more technologically advanced.

The Primals wouldn't exist in the way they do now (existing through prayer and the like). If they did exist as bosses, they'd have to be summoned via some crazy powerful l'Cie as Eidolons.

I'm not sure how the plot would really change, if involving Hydaelyn and Zodiark. As sentient crystals I don't see why they can't still be a plot point.

I do not however think things like the beast tribes, the dragons, or the like would remain though. The Fabula Nova Chrystallis, from what I understand, didn't have that level of fantastic creatures running around. So about half of Heavensward wouldn't work as there would be no sentient dragons to make us realize how much our ancestors sucked.

Job wise, as I think only l'Cie can use magic (And I'm not sure about that due to Type-Zero), all the DoM jobs would either have to be reworked to not use magic (lolwat) or every player is a l'Cie, which would make sense. I don't know how the summons work as a whole, but either every Player gets a summon as a LB or keep the summons exclusive to a summoner job.

Overall, as XIV and the FNC are the only games in recent memory that actually involve crystals as a major plot point, it is an entertaining thought to follow.

[Morningstar1337]

Overall, as XIV and the FNC are the only games in recent memory that actually involve crystals as a major plot point, it is an entertaining thought to follow.

That;s because XIV is meant to Incorporated past elements of the previous Final Fantasies, and crystals were a plot point int the first few games ina ddition to the gaem you already mention (which is also why Bravely Default had crystals as a plot point)

to add, only 3 games are actually directly connected, type-0 was only connected because of sharing the lore and XV, as Enkidoh stated, has been exercized of anything connecting it to the FNC lore.

That remidns me, was Toriyama demoted over the recepetion of the games, they didn't bomb unlike say...Spirits Within so I don't think he'd be fired, they they ARE polarisizng so I expected that he did get punished somehow.

[TheUltimate3]

That;s because XIV is meant to Incorporated past elements of the previous Final Fantasies, and crystals were a plot point int the first few games ina ddition to the gaem you already mention (which is also why Bravely Default had crystals as a plot point)

I'm aware of this. I was going to include Bravely Default, but as it is not actually a Final Fantasy game, I elected to ignore it.

I think you're the only one who actually decided to answer the question rather than complain about XIII

It's an interesting question in my opinion. Story aside, the world and the themes around the FNC I find quite interesting.

[Averax]

To actually answer the question.

Expect the city states (if they continued to exist) to be far more technologically advanced.

The Primals wouldn't exist in the way they do now (existing through prayer and the like). If they did exist as bosses, they'd have to be summoned via some crazy powerful l'Cie as Eidolons.
I'm not sure how the plot would really change, if involving Hydaelyn and Zodiark. As sentient crystals I don't see why they can't still be a plot point.

I do not however think things like the beast tribes, the dragons, or the like would remain though. The Fabula Nova Chrystallis, from what I understand, didn't have that level of fantastic creatures running around. So about half of Heavensward wouldn't work as there would be no sentient dragons to make us realize how much our ancestors sucked.

Job wise, as I think only l'Cie can use magic (And I'm not sure about that due to Type-Zero), all the DoM jobs would either have to be reworked to not use magic (lolwat) or every player is a l'Cie, which would make sense. I don't know how the summons work as a whole, but either every Player gets a summon as a LB or keep the summons exclusive to a summoner job.

Overall, as XIV and the FNC are the only games in recent memory that actually involve crystals as a major plot point, it is an entertaining thought to follow.

I think you're the only one who actually decided to answer the question rather than complain about XIII

[Atoli]

I think you're the only one who actually decided to answer the question rather than complain about XIII

I think you need a solid knowledge of the lore of both games to draw comparisons and I don't think many people are that familiar with the lore of a series of games they disliked and probably dropped after the first one.

[Felis]

Overall, as XIV and the FNC are the only games in recent memory that actually involve crystals as a major plot point, it is an entertaining thought to follow.

And so, the dark knight Cecil was stripped of his command as the captain of the Red Wings. He and the master dragoon Kain head toward the dark valley for the village of Mist. The advent of the airship marked the realization of Baron's dreams, but also the birth of its militarism. With its Royal Air Force Red Wings, Baron soon reigned supreme. Now, as monsters multiply and stir unrest, Baron only exploits its power to collect the world's Crystals. Why? The Crystals silently shed their light...

[TheUltimate3]

And so, the dark knight Cecil was stripped of his command as the captain of the Red Wings. He and the master dragoon Kain head toward the dark valley for the village of Mist. The advent of the airship marked the realization of Baron's dreams, but also the birth of its militarism. With its Royal Air Force Red Wings, Baron soon reigned supreme. Now, as monsters multiply and stir unrest, Baron only exploits its power to collect the world's Crystals. Why? The Crystals silently shed their light...

....I don't consider 1991 recent...

[Andevom]

....I don't consider 1991 recent...

Crystals are almost always important in every game.

Final Fantasy: Crystals need to be saved 'cause bad stuff happened to them and the weather is all jacked up now.
Final Fantasy II: ....Okay, I guess there really isn't much of anything crystal related here. Pass.
Final Fantasy III: Crystals give the protagonists powers. Dark Crystals are there too because otherwise there's too much light or something. There's a Crystal TOWER. So yeah, lots of crystals.
Final Fantasy IV: Already discussed, but yeah, crystals galore.
Final Fantasy V: Basically the same as Final Fantasy III crystal wise, sans Dark Crystals. Vibes of first game's crystal plot in there too.
Final Fantasy VI: "Magicite" is just another name for "crystal."
Final Fantasy VII: As is materia. Especially Huge Materia, which don't even try to not look like crystals.
Final Fantasy VIII: The Crystal Pillar. Causes the moon to poop out monsters all over the place.
Final Fantasy IX: Crystals are the power source for planets. Doesn't really come into play until towards the end of the game, but it's still pretty major.
Final Fantasy X: I guess there really isn't much with crystals here.
Final Fantasy XI: You can't turn a corner without seeing crystals in this game. ACP had so much crystal going on they make you beat the crap outta one.
Final Fantasy XII: The Sun Cryst lost its "al" somewhere along the line. Also The Great Crystal, which I guess isn't anything too heavily plot related, but it's there.

So yeah, crystals. Pretty big deal in almost every FF game.