/r/ffxivdiscussion: Has FFXIV had any major retcons or plot holes in the story?

[Turtledeluxe]

I don't understand the aversion to survival of the fittest. Yes, that's generally how things work, especially when you want them to continue onward. It isn't about being perfect in every way, it's about being best suited to the environment. We don't exactly know why Venat overcame her foe, but she was the victor nonetheless so it does follow that she would be the steward of this new era of humanity.

Maybe the real issue people have with the story is that Zodiark was not said fittest despite, as far as I know, the fight being completely fair and open to either side to win.