*SPOILERS* Terrified for the remaining Scions!

[KizuyaKatogami]

Hmm... really, is it reall? Seems like many claiming to be fans of FF series suddenly forget many the other risks in the past games have taken have been, having known and loved characters become Villains or antivillains due to situations causing them to adjust their view and insight on the situation. Even during an apocalypse. Even a reoccurring Villain becoming a minor hero / antihero is part of the series.

Again taking risks doesn't nor will it ever solely mean "someone has to die" for it to be impactful and successful.

Again, every single ff game has had characters die, had consequences for the protags, and have had the antagonists even win. But for some reason 14 hasn’t been following that. I sure wonder if it has to do with the fact the playerbase is super sensitive about this kind of storytelling. I mean, 8 years and people still haven’t gotten over elf boy. Honestly, it really does affect the story because typically, they give character unrealistic amount of plot armor and have them create plot holes which disrupt the story. Case in point Graha at the end of ShB where it was an insanely big plot hole that just ruined the story for me, all to keep some of the characters alive.

[Vahlnir]

Case in point Graha at the end of ShB where it was an insanely big plot hole that just ruined the story for me, all to keep some of the characters alive.

While I don't mind having Graha around I won't ever argue that he should be permanently dead, because in any other FF he probably would have been. I know I teared up a bit when he finally turned into crystal because he was by all rights dead. Deader than dead. Then to make people feel better I guess they needed to bring him back? Sometimes it feels like I'm watching a Disney movie rather than playing an FF game. Heck, even some Disney films have consequences like character deaths. lol

[ViolaLance]

While the consequences, or the lack there of is a valid point.
Ironically enough them having not as many notable deaths (and turncoats) in 14 alone is a pretty notable risk. Although, I guess if FFXIV is to be remotely successful and for the game to survive past at least a year or two at most to be taken seriously at any level of entertainment and enjoyment.

[Rymi64]

Case in point Graha at the end of ShB where it was an insanely big plot hole that just ruined the story for me, all to keep some of the characters alive.

How is G'raha surviving a plot hole?