Do we really need Alphinaud?

[MilesSaintboroguh]

If you want to talk about useless characters, Yda and Palpaymo get my vote.

[LaylaTsarra]

When was the last time a leader in the real world actually fought in a battle. Would be nice if they had to, both our president and congressmen, bet there'd be less fighting.

[Evangela]

When was the last time a leader in the real world actually fought in a battle. Would be nice if they had to, both our president and congressmen, bet there'd be less fighting.

Lord Vlad Putin.

[eschaton]

He doesn't even do anything important but always tags along with us, stating his irrelevant opinions but didn't help in combat.

Can't SE just demote him to smaller role in a sidequest or something?

Or just kill him already.

You do like Alisaie Leveilleur though?

[LaylaTsarra]

Lord Vlad Putin.

Not very typical for them to fight though wouldn't you say. There are always exceptions. He doesn't really need to fight in my opinion.

[Evangela]

You do like Alisaie Leveilleur though?

Nope. She's better than her brother but not so much.

[MomomiMomi]

I say we kill off about 90% of the game's NPC's. They haven't been helping me at all in my battles. Useless.

[Anthyitis]

This is surprising to me as I was just thinking this morning about how much more I like Alphinaud now. Yeah, he was arrogant as heck in ARR but he's changed so much. He acknowledged how badly his attitude jacked things up and vowed to do better. He actually accompanied you on your journey AND was a competent ally in battle. He was willing to put himself into danger to stand up for those weaker than him. He was even willing to sacrifice himself to save Estinien if that's what it took. Everything that he asked you to do, he was right there next to you as you did it.

I'm kinda hoping he eventually takes over the Scions.

[Laerune]

This is surprising to me as I was just thinking this morning about how much more I like Alphinaud now. Yeah, he was arrogant as heck in ARR but he's changed so much. He acknowledged how badly his attitude jacked things up and vowed to do better. He actually accompanied you on your journey AND was a competent ally in battle. He was willing to put himself into danger to stand up for those weaker than him. He was even willing to sacrifice himself to save Estinien if that's what it took. Everything that he asked you to do, he was right there next to you as you did it.

I'm kinda hoping he eventually takes over the Scions.

He is way to active to take over the Scions, but I could see his sister taking over the Scions. I think Alphinauds place is by the WoL on the field.

[SpookyGhost]

Stories don't require all the characters to be perfect for everyone. I like Alphinaud, but like every other character, he's just a piece to the overall story - he's already served purpose at key points (he played a massive part in the responsibility of the Crystal Braves incident) and will continue to unless he ends up dying for whatever reason. He's meant to be how he is, if you don't like him then that's fine but it doesn't mean he needs to be written out of the story.