Rewritten MSQ - Garlemald and EW

[aveyond-dreams]

Story set at the end of the world with hamburger eating, overt fanservice for twitter and streamers, and no consequences to any main party members: not fanfiction

Story that made an attempt to give underused characters somewhat of an arc, flesh out highly anticipated areas and characters in order to give them their agency back: fanfiction

With all due respect please play another Final Fantasy game or any number of recent rpgs where the story is able to take itself more seriously.

[whitemoonflower]

Story set at the end of the world with hamburger eating, overt fanservice for twitter and streamers, and no consequences to any main party members: not fanfiction

Story that made an attempt to give underused characters somewhat of an arc, flesh out highly anticipated areas and characters in order to give them their agency back: fanfiction

With all due respect please play another Final Fantasy game or any number of recent rpgs where the story is able to take itself more seriously.

It’s the shade of cognitive dissonance that emerges when people wrap something so tightly in their own pride that they can’t see it objectively anymore. They supposedly want the best for XIV, but critiquing it would be admitting that it’s less than perfect. One would hope to see the community meet different perspectives, creative ideas, and a sincere desire to see the game bettered with, at minimum, respectful consideration. But many “love the game so much” that they reject it all in favor of a stagnant echo chamber.

If you truly love something, you don’t ignore it’s flaws. Because you’re out to complain or are unappreciative? Absolutely not. It’s because you want to see it thrive that you’re willing to take the time, share your thoughts, face the backlash, and make an effort when silence would’ve been the easier route. So again, thank you for sharing.