Revelations from Patch 4.1

[RobinMalvin]

MSQ

I'm quite satisfied how the story went, although I'm kinda dissappointed Lyse's growth is not often shown onscreen which is my biggest problem for her character. Except from her being more eloquent, it's not clear if she has moved past her naive idealism or not, especially since the role of 'naive revolution fighter' was taken from her by Yugiri by the time of Yanxia, and Lyse's growth shifted to her becoming a leader after that, which was sudden for my liking. At the very least, I'm glad I don't have to worry she'd blabber things without thinking again.

Nanamo's plotline is my most favorite in this story patch; not only we're shown of her determination to become a better ruler, a lot of things about the Syndicate and their past actions were also become clear. Their main motive is always profit, not necessarily to themselves but also to Ul'dah. That's why they refused to give aid to Ala Mhigan refugees or to grant asylum to the Domans; Ul'dah would profit little, if at all from such good gesture, and would only sow seeds of mistrust among the people. We also get to see another side of Lolorito. Sure, he's shrewd businessman and politician, but he's not unreasonable and surprisingly willing to help people, with price of course, but no one can argue when the deal can benefit both sides. Nanamo and Raubahn made terrible mistake of distancing themselves from the Syndicate.

Admittedly, seeing Godbert with <gasp> pants almost gave me a heartache, and my heart stopped beating when he gave Nanamo advice in total, normal way of speaking. I guess you don't have a seat among the Syndicate without knowing a manner or two.

Maybe I'm in minority here, but I feel bad for the Qalyana broodmother. She lost her daughter and cried out for bliss in summoning Lakhsmi, having her daugher resurrected without soul, and becoming a thrall and had to be cut down. I draw a parallel between her and Rielle's mother from DRK quests, both grieving mothers who sought solace in worship. It also gives the dev team excuse why there are still Qalyana enemies.

A little conflicted with Raubahn leaving Nanamo's side, but since his presence only distanced Nanamo from the Syndicate, it would probably be the best.

Ivalice

I admit I don't know a thing about Tactics so any reference to that game probably just flew straight over my head. I did play XII, and I feel glad to see Mateus and Hashmal, even if it took me 30min to beat each of them.

What I don't understand:

What happened to Rabanastre? Cid's account said that the Empire made that city a death trap. What happened there that they saw it fit to destroy an occupied territory?

About Mateus and Hashmal, what ARE they in FFXIV world? Primals, or gods-infused mortals?

Who's that guy we saw transformed into the final boss?

What's the big deal with auracite? We already know of auracite's existence from Moenbryda, and now it's implied that the stone is some kind of a legend? And why did Cid mentioned Shiva and Thordan again having possible connection to the auracite??

Apparently you can breathe and communicate via linkpearl underwater.

Less surprising than the fact you can swim and talk underwater, never mind we don't have gills and the water will inevitably get inside our lungs. xD