Do we really need Alphinaud?

[MilesSaintboroguh]

Who's weaker than him?

I was surprised that he didn't break some bones for jumping off that dragon he was riding.

Everyone that is not us

[Yasuhiro]

I know some other characters in FF games that are useless tag a longs that really don't contribute anything. I don't like Alphinaud much either but he's a decent mouth piece for the player, I don't dislike him so much that I'd wish death upon him though.

[Nandalowell]

Leave my beautiful son alone.

[Zari]

I think someone is still stuck on pre-HW Alphinaud

[sarehptar]

Don't ever talk to me or my smol elf son again! >:[

In terms of character growth, Alphinaud has absolutely come a long way, and he is working hard to not only help Eorzea but also to help the people he's come to value on a personal level. He's just a kiddo, why do you expect him to be flawless?

I can think of far, far more annoying and useless NPCs across the years. Alphinaud has been out on the field pretty often since HW and is trying to get stronger. The upstart teenager trope is typically picked on, but Alphinaud is doing a great job of being a deconstruction of the ridiculously young, flawless hero type that so often heads up RPGs. He's made plenty of mistakes and failed at his goals to save the world, and now he's trying to find meaning and make a difference in the best ways he can.

Honestly, some people will hate on any character just to have someone to hate...

[PharisHanasaki]

Tataru is more a burden than Alphinaud imho. She's always getting in trouble when trying to 'help'.
She even made clothes for Alphinaud, Y'sthola, and herself. I can't believe she didn't made me some after all I've done for her

Just kidding, I love both Tataru and Alphinerd <3. His development has been great, and we've both come a long way.
He's definitely not the same Alphinaud he was in 2.55. We've only been with Alphinaud for a short while (well, not so short in story time), I'm sure he'll be growing to be one of the most badass characters in FFXIV.

Also I'm glad Minfilla is not around, I couldn't stand her

[Skivvy]

Also I'm glad Minfilla is not around, I couldn't stand her

Haha, same here! Minfilla definitely has been my least favorite character so far. Probably because she has been so damn needy and forgets that we have a LS for communication at our disposal.

[PharisHanasaki]

Haha, same here! Minfilla definitely has been my least favorite character so far. Probably because she has been so damn needy and forgets that we have a LS for communication at our disposal.

Exactly! And the fetch/pointless quests are all gone ever since she disappeared.
Coincidence? Don't think so.

[AskaRay]

Excuse me????

Leave my precious child alone. I'll fight you to protect that boy.

[Derio]

I hope in the future they build up his character only to have the WOL fail to save him and he dies in the end.