Am I the only one who doesnt cry over this game's story?

[EZGIL]

No troll.

ZERO disrespect meant.

I have noticed so many saying they cry over this it catches me off guard. This is NOT an attack on you if you do. I am simply wondering why everyone else seems to get the feels but I don't.

[MilkieTea]

People cry for different reasons, and that's okay!

I personally find that certain story beats tug at my heart enough for me to cry, but others may not feel that way or may even cry at different parts. For me, it's like reading a book or watching a movie with characters I've grown to love. I grew up on Harry Potter for example, and when Hedwig died, I cried so much my eyes hurt. When Snape died I had to fully pause for a few days. It's a genuine grief, even if it's not as hard hitting as someone close to me dying.

Or when things happen that make me happy, or excited, I'll also get tears in my eyes. These are characters I've grown to love and care for.

[lezard21]

No troll.

ZERO disrespect meant.

I have noticed so many saying they cry over this it catches me off guard. This is NOT an attack on you if you do. I am simply wondering why everyone else seems to get the feels but I don't.

When you don't have friends IRL you follow twitter trends in order to feel as if you are part of something. It's the same with the NO SPOILER hive mentality.

[van_arn]

I get really into media. The last boss’ music was enough to get me to shed a few tears just by playing.

Keep in mind I've been watching this game for nearly a decade, so seeing it finally come together might hit me differently than some others.

[Xarcabard778]

I think if you get really emotionally invested and have played for a long time....I can understand. People cry from books and that's beyond me, but damn that movie "Marley and Me" that one got me good.

[EZGIL]

I think if you get really emotionally invested and have played for a long time....I can understand. People cry from books and that's beyond me, but damn that movie "Marley and Me" that one got me good.

Of all things, the scene in END GAME where they all come together in the end with those gates makes me cry.

[Dogempire]

Some people are simply more expressive and react to emotional stimuli differently than others, it's the same as asking why some people cry when they get punched in the face but others will get angry and punch you back.

To some people FFXIV is a game where they only come back for MSQ but don't get involved in anything past that, for others they're really attached to the game and have spend thousands of hours doing different types of content

When you don't have friends IRL you follow twitter trends in order to feel as if you are part of something. It's the same with the NO SPOILER hive mentality.

It's more that people don't appreciate spoilers because being told what happens at the end kills all suspense and leaves you not motivated to guess or speculate because you know x and y happens

[EZGIL]

I think if you get really emotionally invested and have played for a long time....I can understand. People cry from books and that's beyond me, but damn that movie "Marley and Me" that one got me good.

Thats a great point. Im new and havent invested years into this as opposed to so many of you that have.

[Sauteed]

There's a part in the Stormblood post quests where Gosetsu cries. Bro, I lost my sh**. I cried. I've played through that part multiple times, I've dropped a tear every time. Just played through it about 2 weeks ago, lost it then also. It's more touching than the iconic HW stuff, but when I saw that the first time I was cut deep too.

[Schwarzwind]

There is no real answer to your question. Every person feels deeply about different things.

In my case I have been a player since 1.0. Since this is my main MMO, I had lots of time to build a close connection to FFXIV's lore, world and characters. I am also a huge fan of immersioning myself into the given role of a game, which is why my WoL (and thus myself) really cared about the twins and the scions. In addition SE just has a talent with music and visuals to really let myself immerse and let me feel the emotions of a moment. I have to think back to FFX's ending with Yuna and Tidus. I cried for days after.