Quote Originally Posted by linayar View Post
The two things can be the same. If the plot wants a character to survive, then that character will survive, and the same if the plot wants you to die. In FFXIV's case, that armor manifested via the actions of your friends and people you've interacted with that in turn are willing to lend a hand.
Meanwhile the expansion is consistently pushing the theme of dealing with loss,suffering,sacrifice yet none of the main cast actually experienced that this expansion lmao. The devs need to practice what they preach.