I find it interesting how the OP keeps hammering the same points on and on and using words like philosophical without really going into much depth about what about was said is deemed that way. If you tell me I have to look at other threads to get your opinion then no thanks just explain it in this one. I actually want the story to bomb now so you can leave but then I doubt we will even get that courtesy. The thing is the story will have to hit a low point again its inevitable, you can't keep one upping yourself every time. Having a soft reset and something more grounded will likely mean less stakes, less drama (depending on circumstance) I deem Stormblood the weakest story wise but gameplay and like content types some of the best. I love jrpgs as a whole so I will be here playing till I find it no longer enjoyable. I can't see that happening anytime soon as I plan to New Game+ when 7.0 comes out to re-experience the past in somewhat improved visuals.