What is with the constant mistreatment of the Garlean story?(6.1 Patch spoilers)

[Theodric]

You don't think the lead developer interviewing streamers and talking about their reactions to cutscenes isn't seeking to pander to them to at least some degree? Much of Endwalker was built around 'feels bait'. Nothing of consequence actually happens, though the game hides that behind throwing all sorts of different things at the player all at once which amount to very little.

The Tower of Zot is an excellent example. It's meant to be creepy and tense though we walk away saving...absolutely everybody inside with minimal effort because, conveniently, G'raha can suddenly mass teleport people to safety.

[Rulakir]

yoship had a direct hand in writing this expansion

Sadly, to its detriment. Going forward I sincerely hopes he give the writers creative freedom and just focuses on being a director/producer.

You don't think the lead developer interviewing streamers and talking about their reactions to cutscenes isn't seeking to pander to them to at least some degree? Much of Endwalker was built around 'feels bait'. Nothing of consequence actually happens, though the game hides that behind throwing all sorts of different things at the player all at once which amount to very little.

It's even more ridiculous because streamers overreact for a living. They're entertainers. Speaking as someone who is a hair trigger crier and usually easily emotionally manipulated through feels, EW did nothing for me. The few times I cried were more out of fury than anything else. (Thanks, EW, prior to this expansion I can't recall having ever rage cried. GSBTW. /s)

Edit: Forgot to mention the Scions are immortal, have been since HW. Nobody legitimately thinks they're in any danger anymore.