6.1 MSQ showcases the narrative problems that continue to plague the game's story

[MicahZerrshia]

I despise those "escort a scion" quests they added simply for the same of adding a few lines of dialog that could easily be placed anywhere else. Then they brought it back with a vengeance with Yshtola in 6.1 making you run all around Sharlayan for no real reason. There was even only 1 chat option the whole time. It makes me care even less for what I am doing and whatever little dialog they have to say. I would much rather use the mini aetheryte system, but oh no, gotta run across a map because...reasons. It breaks immersion for me out of sheer annoyance. At least let us still use the aetherytes if we are one of the many players who just don't care.

Escort quests are always the ones ppl groan about in games, why on earth they tried to make it a feature is beyond me.

[Jason_Ashford]

I despise those "escort a scion" quests they added simply for the same of adding a few lines of dialog that could easily be placed anywhere else. Then they brought it back with a vengeance with Yshtola in 6.1 making you run all around Sharlayan for no real reason. There was even only 1 chat option the whole time. It makes me care even less for what I am doing and whatever little dialog they have to say. I would much rather use the mini aetheryte system, but oh no, gotta run across a map because...reasons. It breaks immersion for me out of sheer annoyance. At least let us still use the aetherytes if we are one of the many players who just don't care.

Escort quests are always the ones ppl groan about in games, why on earth they tried to make it a feature is beyond me.

you CAN use the aetherytes. that is one of the things they changed in 6.1

you can now use aetherytes and mounts (if in an area that allows them) without losing your escort as long as you stay in the same zone as you picked them up.

[TaleraRistain]

I couldn't disagree with the OP more. I appreciate getting the insight into Vrtra's struggles. I'm happy he trusts me enough as a friend to reveal that. The WoL is going to worry about the poverty in Thavnair. We did in Ala Mhigo as was mentioned when we found the treasure trove there and gave it to the Ala Mhigans to help them rebuild. There was a Custom Delivery with M'Naago that dealt with that and I would not be surprised since her children are in Garlemald if Ameliance's Custom Delivery does not focus on helping them. The WoL is not a blank slate character. We're not building who we are from scratch with a succession of choices. The WoL has a personality and part of that personality is caring about the people of the world and helping them and making connections with people. That's reflected in how we can call people to our side. We may be a bit of a smart aleck sometimes, but we're giving and compassionate, sometimes even a little too giving and not focused enough on self-care like the DRK storylines focus on. And we're concerned about helping in ways that aren't just beating up the latest big bad. All of what you call filler is contributing to that narrative and is perfectly in line with the WoL's behavior and experiences.

[Roflcopter]

you CAN use the aetherytes. that is one of the things they changed in 6.1

you can now use aetherytes and mounts (if in an area that allows them) without losing your escort as long as you stay in the same zone as you picked them up.

I didn’t realize that. That is great! Those quests are annoying as hell otherwise.

[Heavenchild]

I despise those "escort a scion" quests they added simply for the same of adding a few lines of dialog that could easily be placed anywhere else. Then they brought it back with a vengeance with Yshtola in 6.1 making you run all around Sharlayan for no real reason. There was even only 1 chat option the whole time. It makes me care even less for what I am doing and whatever little dialog they have to say. I would much rather use the mini aetheryte system, but oh no, gotta run across a map because...reasons. It breaks immersion for me out of sheer annoyance. At least let us still use the aetherytes if we are one of the many players who just don't care.

Escort quests are always the ones ppl groan about in games, why on earth they tried to make it a feature is beyond me.

You don't have to run through the whole city. You can also use the teleporter. The Npc will be there after the teleport. One reason for this escort is maybe to make the game feel more alive with the NPC's.
And that people can make screenshots with der favourite characters. :3