Do we really need Alphinaud?

[FoxyAreku]

You described every NPC in the game, not just alphinaud.

Alphinaud has actually helped us more than any other NPC though, having been in several solo scenarios offering assistance at this point with his healing and ruby carbuncle (that we'll never get!). It's fine you don't like him, but lets look at the facts.

[greyfurr]

Alphinaud doesn't bother me especially since his attitude adjustment in Heavensward. I do, however, want to mug him for his carbuncles (ruby and obsidian!).

[Ramesses]

Kupocoupo, Anthyitis and several other people have summarized it very well as to why Alphinaud is an excellent character. Not to toss in any spoilers but he actually got my intense respect back when both he and Aliasie helped the WoL fight in Coil.

I think people are just jealous because even though he is Sensei Louisoix's grandson, he actually forged his own path without riding on granddad's coattails. And I can personally identify with that. And heck, if I can help him become the next leader of Sharlayan in the future, I will decimate any who opposes his path to that seat.

True story.

Let's be brutally honest: His mental perception and brilliance is exceptional, his character development has actually been very progressive and most of all, he is a true friend to the WoL. I think he's a great character and I thoroughly like the fact that he has the respect of Aymeric (who all my friends know to be my favourite NPC). And he is amoungst the three Scions I really like... Ystola, Thancred and Urianger. Minifilia just grates on my nerves.

Just give it a rest already... can't deny the cold fact that the kid has a great innate ability and the trippy part is that he hasn't even fully come into his own just yet. Wait for another couple expansions and watch him become something really incredible.

[Nici]

I guess i'll put in my $0.02, I wasn't a big fan of Alphinaud in the beginning...he was arrogant for sure and a very spoiled brat, but he was very cool and collected i'll give him that, his sister i liked a little more, very outspoken and wasn't afraid to speak her mind, her only fault was she let her emotions take control and get the better of her.

Both have grown so very much...in their own way, its very plain to see in the CSs how they have matured and grown, I like these two sibling characters a lot more than when they were first introduced to us in that carriage...or boat ride...depending what city state you started in, I can see how SE is slowly and carefully having these characters grow and mature in the MSQ...alongside with our character, we should keep watching to see how much more they can grow and mature...they are after all still teenagers, they might grow up to be someone like Haurchefant, or even someone like their grandfather, so everyone should just chill and be patient and see how much more and in the many ways SE might develop these two sibling characters.

And if some of you haven't read the 5 part series that SE wrote..Tales of the Calamity should check it out...especially Tales from the Calamity: In Louisoix’s Wake part...where it goes into what made the twins decide to come to Eorzea. http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/anniv...?rgn=na&lng=en

[Claymore65]

I'll admit I didn't like Alphinaux much at the beginning. He seemed like a spoiled know-it-all who isn't anywhere near as brilliant as he thinks he is, especially when it comes to complicated political issues. As 2.55 proved, that was actually intentional. They set up Alphinaux as a naive, arrogant child, who is intensely humbled by the situation and shown the error of his ways. His character development throughout Heavensward, even if it's something as simple as needing to pick up firewood, made him a significantly better character. While he isn't necessarily my favorite character, he's still likeable and hardly a bad one.

From a doylist perspective though, we need a companion character who can speak for us, since our character's cannot. Ideally though, this character can still have his/her own role in the story, and stick firmly to support. In that regard, Alphinaux is perfect. He has a supportive combat style (focusing on healing magic so your character can shine in game), and he often takes a more "mission control" role that keeps the spotlight on the Warrior of Light. Overall, he's well designed in that regard.

[DragonSlayer45]

I'll admit, I wasn't the biggest fan of Alphinaud when he was first introduced. Throughout A Realm Reborn, he was borderline unlikable who I just hated seeing on screen to the point where I felt like he got what he deserved at the end of 2.55. However, since then, that's changed due to his massive character development throughout Heavensward and he's actually grown into one of my favorites.

He's more charismatic, doesn't see us as a weapon anymore but as a friend and more importantly, a human being. He helps us more as opposed to waiting on the sidelines, and shows genuine concern over his comrades safety. He's young, and just needed a big reality check on how things work.

[Tsukino]

I don't hate him as a character, but I do hate his overly prominent role in the story. It's like he's there to be the main character and make all the decisions just because our own characters are silent and don't do anything. All the other NPCs, particularly the rest of the "Scions," are involved in some main story quests with us, but it feels like they made Alphinaud involved in every single one sometimes.

At the very least I'd like to see Alisaie have as much of a role in doing this, and I was glad to see her finally be in five seconds of a cutscene again.

[Sir_Hermes]

I hate this character.. with a passion lol. please kill him off

[FallenArisen0990]

I have to admit. I hated the damn guy til after 2.55. He has grown up and more caring about others. Tho I like Alisaie more, I like to see character development. Only character who hasn't developed and sadly has been destroyed for any kind of growth is Minfilia.

[Kairobot]

We don't need Alphi. But we really need his outfit and hair for glamour.