Quote Originally Posted by RyuDragnier View Post
None of that is anywhere close to Hildibrand. Hildibrand is the equivalent of Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo. Meaning completely over the top, can't be taken seriously, and you're there for the insane hijinks and laughter. FFXIV's story, even with the current stuff, is more akin to DBZ. While there are funny moments, it's more action-y than anything, and can get pretty dramatic.
If we had to make an analogy, it's more like DB Super where the characters feel flat compared to the older writing. Combine that with the new writers doubling down on silliness and reconning established lore and I can say with some confidence that the story is GOING the way of the hilibrand feel. But hey, don't worry about it, I doubt the writers are going to take any of the criticism to heart when the writers are on record telling the players not to think too deeply about the story, lol.