
Originally Posted by
Gaiussenpai
It's already meaningless on how the Ul'dah plot was wrapped up and two scions are basically alive.
I wouldn't say it was TOTALLY meaningless.
If the events hadn't unfolded the way they did, the WoL would have never sought refuge in Ishgard. The Dragonsong War would continue to rage on. The betrayal of the scions, the public outcry, and the correction thereafter only further strengthens the need of people who are willing to risk life and limb for the good of all Eorzea.
No, the Scions may not be dead, but that doesn't matter in the end. All that matters is that the WoL and company THOUGHT they might be dead. This not only changed their outlook on life, but how they approached their own diplomacy. The WoL was able to fulfill some destiny in Isghard to end the conflict twixt man and dragon, and overthrow a power-hungry ruler bent on subjugation. Alphinaud had his pride crushed, which allowed him to become a better, more humble, person. Y'shtola resorted to unconventional means for survival, which, while suffering from a bad side-effect, also allowed her unparalleled access to aether knowledge that most mortals will never obtain (haven't been one with the aether for quite some time). This intimate knowledge of aether will only strengthen the Scions in their battle against the Ascians. Ishgard finally rejoined the Eorzean alliance after decades of silence, which will help Eorzea resist Garlean oppression.
A lot of good came out as the result of the 2.5 plot, regardless if things ACTUALLY went a certain way or the other.

Originally Posted by
Israacf
I really hope Minfilia stays dead, but we all know that won't happen :c
If she isn't, I'll also be happy if she comes back changed in the same way all the others are. Perhaps able to fight her own battles instead of just plot-bait.