Don't Get Rid Of The Songbirds!

[Lilseph]

They should considering Masha is Nashu's sister.

True. I forgot to mention that.

[KaplanHomahru]

I disagree. I hate them and think they should never have gotten a single event, much less the past few years. Please go away and never get mentioned again.

[Penthea]

I disagree. I hate them and think they should never have gotten a single event, much less the past few years. Please go away and never get mentioned again.

Curious as to why you dislike them so much.

[Ametrine]

They are generally boring and barely fit within the context of the world.

The story of the Thorne dynasty, tradition of dollmaking, and celebration of girlish innocence is a billion times more interesting than LOOKIT THE CUTE POP SINGERS OBSESS OVER THEM FIGHT OVER BEST GIRL BUY MERCH

Ahem.

That's why the secondary quest was such a treat. We need more of that

[Bourne_Endeavor]

There comes a point where stories need to conclude. One of the common complaints about Hildibrand is how much it's dipped in quality, but that stemmed from the fact it wasn't intended to go beyond ARR. Better the Songbirds go out on a high note than their story get dragged along until we're sick of them. That said, nothing wrong with them making cameos.

[Kacho_Nacho]

Personally I would enjoy quests related to the dolls and the tradition/lore of the LLD event again over some girlies dancing on a stage.

I'm not sure if you did the first two Little Ladies Day Events in ARR?
The first one was about Edvya - a doll, modeled after a Sultans daughter. The GSM-guild had built her for a competion about making dolls, but she wasnt working, so they asked you to show her around to cheer her up and in the end she didnt want to leave your side anymore - which is how we got that minion.
The second one was about a rich Ul'dahn man who lost touch with his daughter and tried to win her back by building a showcase of lifesized dolls - in the end his daughter told him that she was upset that he was working so much and never had time for her again. She was still happy about the dolls because it showed her that her dad does care for her, but would have rather spend time with him.

...and after that... three years of Dating Sim and Dancing... I'm glad they included that little quest at the end this year because the whole "Oh, Songbirds are back on stage"-buisness was quite boring and stale by now.

I really, really hope they'll go back to the roots of the festival again and drop those girlies. I'm so, so done with them and so, so ready to have some nice, heartwarming little stories again.

I understand where you are coming from. I, too, am interested in the lore of the event; as well as, the real life holiday that is the basis for Little Ladies Day. What I meant in my post is that I don't want the Songbirds gone. Let them remain in the background; but, don't remove them totally from the game.

Hmm...if we're going by jpn idol standards, "Songbirds" might remain but the ladies might not. Can't remain young and pretty for long in that industry ;p

Personally, I'd like to see a different little ladies day event next year. I don't hate the idols but it'd be nice to change things up every year and then.

Good point! I honestly forgot that the singers "graduate" and new singers are brought in idol culture. Now, I like all three of the current Songbirds, especially Ulala; but, it would be cool for a new Songbirds act to make an appearance made up of a roegadyn, elezen, and hyur.

Judging from the majority of responses, players are yearning for a return to the roots of Little Ladies Day. The lonesome lass was a good start. I hope we see more of that next year.

[TouchandFeel]

There comes a point where stories need to conclude. One of the common complaints about Hildibrand is how much it's dipped in quality, but that stemmed from the fact it wasn't intended to go beyond ARR. Better the Songbirds go out on a high note than their story get dragged along until we're sick of them. That said, nothing wrong with them making cameos.

So what you are trying to say is that they need to make a new event series that is a Hildi and Songbird collaboration in which that lecherous Uncle Ulty dons a tophat and mustache disguise a la Snidely Whiplash, kidnaps the Songbirds and you have to team up with the famed inspector Hildibrand to crack the case and save them.

I'm sold, SE get on it.

[Kacho_Nacho]

So what you are trying to say is that they need to make a new event series that is a Hildi and Songbird collaboration in which that lecherous Uncle Ulty dons a tophat and mustache disguise a la Snidely Whiplash, kidnaps the Songbirds and you have to team up with the famed inspector Hildibrand to crack the case and save them.

I'm sold, SE get on it.

I'm more of a fan of The Phantom from the Perils of Penelope Pitstop. But, that idea is pure fun!

/laugh

[Avatre]

So what you are trying to say is that they need to make a new event series that is a Hildi and Songbird collaboration in which that lecherous Uncle Ulty dons a tophat and mustache disguise a la Snidely Whiplash, kidnaps the Songbirds and you have to team up with the famed inspector Hildibrand to crack the case and save them.

I'm sold, SE get on it.

It gets my vote!

[Vivi_Bushido]

We had them for three years now... I'm quite done with them - I'll admit that I never liked them, but I'm probably not the target audience for an idol-pop-band.

Personally I would enjoy quests related to the dolls and the tradition/lore of the LLD event again over some girlies dancing on a stage.

I'm not sure if you did the first two Little Ladies Day Events in ARR?
The first one was about Edvya - a doll, modeled after a Sultans daughter. The GSM-guild had built her for a competion about making dolls, but she wasnt working, so they asked you to show her around to cheer her up and in the end she didnt want to leave your side anymore - which is how we got that minion.
The second one was about a rich Ul'dahn man who lost touch with his daughter and tried to win her back by building a showcase of lifesized dolls - in the end his daughter told him that she was upset that he was working so much and never had time for her again. She was still happy about the dolls because it showed her that her dad does care for her, but would have rather spend time with him.

...and after that... three years of Dating Sim and Dancing... I'm glad they included that little quest at the end this year because the whole "Oh, Songbirds are back on stage"-buisness was quite boring and stale by now.

I really, really hope they'll go back to the roots of the festival again and drop those girlies. I'm so, so done with them and so, so ready to have some nice, heartwarming little stories again.

I agree. I'm also done with this Jack-o-lantern guy with the Halloween series and the Valentine couple for Valentine's Day, and the Easter Miqo'te. I'm personally drained on all of them and don't really get excited when I see them. When the event comes around it's more like "Oh it's you again... what silly thing will you require of me this year..." Basically, I just want more verity. I want to know the person I helped last time is happy now, but instead I feel more like they have a problem every year that they can't handle without me being involved. Though I admit I'm making it sound worse than it really is and can get a little bit nit picky.