Yoshi P - Your next live letter, DT msq and the damage to the brand

[1313]

DT being "The start of a new story arc" doesn't justify badly written characters and badly written stories.

The entire first half of the expansion, the entire rite of succession thing should be entirely rewritten and replaced as there is no reason for the WoL to take part in it, and they're barely even in the story to begin with.

Sadly, this is a major L take. The first half of the story was great, and exactly what we were told we are getting. The second half is good too, but the way they transitioned wasn't very great , and that caused a major disconnect. As mentioned by other players on many threads, you cannot judge the story after only reading the first chapter of it. The introductions and world building are done now, as always happens in the main story for every expansion. If people judged an expansion by its leveling msq, then shb would be the worst expansion by lightyears, but nobody bashes it now that the story is done, and all the content is released and polished.

[Xellith]

Sadly, this is a major L take. The first half of the story was great, and exactly what we were told we are getting. The second half is good too, but the way they transitioned wasn't very great , and that caused a major disconnect. As mentioned by other players on many threads, you cannot judge the story after only reading the first chapter of it. The introductions and world building are done now, as always happens in the main story for every expansion. If people judged an expansion by its leveling msq, then shb would be the worst expansion by lightyears, but nobody bashes it now that the story is done, and all the content is released and polished.

What did you think about how Alphinaud reacted to the system of governments of both the nations. Did you enjoy hearing yshtolas inquisitive musings about the device allowing inter shard travel? What did you think about alisae using a porxie to help the kid suffering from levin sickness? Or were you wondering where these moments were? Because I sure as hell was. Characters had nothing to say. Every scene just seemed to revolve around Wuk Lumat. She drowned everything else out. That's my major complaint. Shadowbringers in contrast allowed each character to contribute based on their own expertise and experience.

[1313]

I personally LOVED not being the center of attention, being barraged with a massive overdose of brown nosers and excessive praise for pushing my 123 combo and avoiding the dumb like i already do all day every day anyway. It was nice to be the reason Wuk succeeded, but being in the shadows for it. That was perfect for me.

[Voidmage]

Sadly, this is a major L take. The first half of the story was great, and exactly what we were told we are getting. The second half is good too, but the way they transitioned wasn't very great , and that caused a major disconnect. As mentioned by other players on many threads, you cannot judge the story after only reading the first chapter of it. The introductions and world building are done now, as always happens in the main story for every expansion. If people judged an expansion by its leveling msq, then shb would be the worst expansion by lightyears, but nobody bashes it now that the story is done, and all the content is released and polished.

Even the base story of Shb was praised. Why do you think people love Emet Selch so much?
He wasn't in the patches.
The patches were only the strawberry on the story cake.

Do you mean Stormblood by any chance?

[Maxilor]

I personally LOVED not being the center of attention, being barraged with a massive overdose of brown nosers and excessive praise for pushing my 123 combo and avoiding the dumb like i already do all day every day anyway. It was nice to be the reason Wuk succeeded, but being in the shadows for it. That was perfect for me.

The determining factor of wither or not you enjoy Dawntrail's story is if you like the experience of being a 'Goon'.

In Dawntrail, Wuk Lamat is the 'Boss' and you are the enforcer.



PS: IT'S THE BAT!

[Volgia]

Having a blast doing the same rehashed content (with less content and less focused on combat/actions etc) since HW?

My sides.

Huh? Okay.

[Rolder50]

What did you think about how Alphinaud reacted to the system of governments of both the nations. Did you enjoy hearing yshtolas inquisitive musings about the device allowing inter shard travel? What did you think about alisae using a porxie to help the kid suffering from levin sickness? Or were you wondering where these moments were? Because I sure as hell was. Characters had nothing to say. Every scene just seemed to revolve around Wuk Lumat. She drowned everything else out. That's my major complaint. Shadowbringers in contrast allowed each character to contribute based on their own expertise and experience.

Us not having anything to say about the kid with levin sickness was especially baffling because we have an immediate and obvious cure and just... don't bring it up for some reason?

[Bright-Flower]

If you're expecting them to like, go back and rewrite the DT msq or fire the writing team and replace them or something, be ready to be disappointed.

Even if some people really hated the story this is far from like, a 1.0 disaster where they'll have to do a drastic overhaul. Especially since the actual content seems to be much better received so far. (Dungeons, trials, raids etc.)

What did you think about how Alphinaud reacted to the system of governments of both the nations. Did you enjoy hearing yshtolas inquisitive musings about the device allowing inter shard travel? What did you think about alisae using a porxie to help the kid suffering from levin sickness? Or were you wondering where these moments were? Because I sure as hell was. Characters had nothing to say. Every scene just seemed to revolve around Wuk Lumat. She drowned everything else out. That's my major complaint. Shadowbringers in contrast allowed each character to contribute based on their own expertise and experience.

Yeah, while I still overall enjoyed going through the msq, it definitely had issues. The twins having nothing interesting or meaningful to do or say besides filling in trust slots being one of them. The scions largely felt tacked on. Even Krile until the late game.

[Volgia]

Us not having anything to say about the kid with levin sickness was especially baffling because we have an immediate and obvious cure and just... don't bring it up for some reason?

His soul was ripe for harvesting, and to be rebundled into a soul cell for consumption.

[anna-steele]

i like the story its pretty cool