Quote Originally Posted by Theodric View Post
The WoL is problematic as as a vehicle for storytelling as it's the sort of thing better suited to a single player game. In an MMO where the WoL is everybody's character then it's hard to have the WoL do much at all or deviate/react in a way that isn't completely on rails. It's why I think we need to band together and push for the 'WoL' plot point to be wrapped up and cast aside in favour of a greater emphasis upon the 'strong and seasoned adventurer' angle instead.
I don't see that happening in FFXIV, the Warrior of Light is as fundamental to the lore of Eorzea as the mother crystal herself is. If this wasn't a FF game, then perhaps I could see that happening. But in a FF game, casting aside the Warrior of Light in favor of a seasoned adventurer would just cheapen our characters - IMHO.