Did Astrid Get the Most Votes on Every Server?

[wereotter]

Since it was 100% across the board and we don't have actual numbers, kindda gotta wonder if there was an actual choice or just the illusion of choice, but there really was only 1 outcome. I could honestly see this happening knowing some of the shenanigans that happen behind the scenes.

Apparently the other two outcomes were data mined, so we know that they were created and what all the dialogue was for each of the other two possibilities, including if you did or did not initially select them. So to that end, I'm more inclined to blame the community over Square.

Though it is POSSIBLE they created the endings for the other two, then had Astrid win everywhere so they don't have to write events in future years to include the other two... that would be playing the long-con game.

[Halivel]

blame the community

As if the fact that Astrid won is something bad. I mean, just the whole phrasing sounds... not best tbh.

[ryouma17]

its just an ingame event with no permanent lasting effects on the game not sure why everyones getting their panties in a twist over which character won just pick the one you like the most and move on with your life

[Tsumdere]

its just an ingame event with no permanent lasting effects on the game not sure why everyones getting their panties in a twist over which character won just pick the one you like the most and move on with your life

People are a little salty because we did pick our favorite characters, and now we're all stuck reading the terrible ending of the worst choice that we did not want because some people are too lazy to walk to the MB for red dye.

[wereotter]

As if the fact that Astrid won is something bad. I mean, just the whole phrasing sounds... not best tbh.

I have no shame in showing my bias. If Lisette doesn't hide hers, why should I hide mine?

[Penthea]

They split the opposition vote...

Those who wanted someone not Astrid had two choices.

Not to mention the little faith I have in this community to pick an adult male winner over an underage, or barely legal at best, female character.... and that's assuming they even got past picking based only off the color of the clothing.

I'd say very few people voted for that reason. Don't underestimate the power of laziness. Many people voted for her simply because it saved them the trouble of buying red dye.

[wereotter]

I'd say very few people voted for that reason. Don't underestimate the power of laziness. Many people voted for her simply because it saved them the trouble of buying red dye.

Also this....

There's the even further lazieness factor of people complaining that dalamud red is too expensive that the crafting recipe is only at level 30, and the red pigment can be gathered at level 25. It takes a little effort, but then it's free....

[TheMightyMollusk]

Honestly, I thought all of their advice was pretty bad, so I just rolled a die.

[MikkoAkure]

I'd say very few people voted for that reason. Don't underestimate the power of laziness. Many people voted for her simply because it saved them the trouble of buying red dye.

The event is meaningless and temporary. Not having to dye clothes is forever.

Plus we’ve already known Astrid for a few events now. And of the options, talking to girls while on the job seemed a better but not perfect solution to the scenario than meditating under a waterfall or building cabinets to show you’re a dependable man. Besides, apparently the other two options aren’t successful in the end either.

[ElHeggunte]

Why do people keep bringing up Astrid’s age? What does it matter if she’s “underaged”? It’s not like the event is setting her up to end the day with her ankles behind her ears, and Eorzea always seemed pretty lax when it comes to their social and cultural stance on such parings anyway.

I didn’t vote for her, but please stop passive-aggressively projecting your insecurities onto those who did.