Thread: 3.4 speculation

Originally Posted by Ametrine

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The latest 'sneak peak' at the end of 3.3 seemed to imply that we may be going back to the Shroud next. So hopefully that means we'll see something other than Ishgard or Ul'dah get some time in the spotlight for a change. I'm also hoping that there's lingering tension between the Gridanians and Ala Mhigans to make the build up towards 4.0 - and 4.0 - more exciting, in-depth and interesting. I don't want it to be 'clean' if that makes sense - mostly because my favourite FF titles are the ones that embrace intrigue and grey morality.

As for the avatar...I figured I'd do my best to try and create a Garlean Pureblood in-game. (To few people's surprise, I'm sure. )

Originally Posted by Theodric

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Oh oh, maybe the Garlean eye could be added as a expansion to the Hyur customization? Of course I hope we get expanded options in 4.0 verses another race, the eye would be great addition to Hyuran builds. (though some Garleans are towers compared to the average Hyur... Like Lucia.)



As for Grid getting some love in 4.0, I hope so. Between the elementals, Gelmorra, and the Autumn War, there is plenty to expand upon. Perhaps bring back the concept of Greenwrath!

I wonder what primals squashed the Garleans in the east, would be cool to know. Well not squashed per se, but you know - made their threat aware

I took a few liberties with his design since, yes, whilst pretty much every Pureblood Garlean we've seen so far have been pale most have spent a lot of time beneath their helmets or in the case of Lucia spent a lot of time in Ishgard. I figured a Garlean spending a lot of time operating in the La Noscea or Thanalan regions might develop a tan. As for his hair it's more of a dark blonde but that can be written off as dye.

In regards to Solus it's a shame we didn't get to see or hear very much from him. I do find it interesting that Varis is seemingly being set up for a 'Gestahl' type fate in Azyz Lla when Solus, in fact, is better suited to such a thing. If they do kill Varis so soon one has to wonder why they killed off Solus only to 'quickly' do the same thing with his successor. Perhaps they simply didn't want two old men being killed there? Given the Archbishop and all that. Though if Solus was ill I suppose he wouldn't be able to travel abroad so easily.

Originally Posted by ADVSS

I wonder what primals squashed the Garleans in the east, would be cool to know. Well not squashed per se, but you know - made their threat aware

The first primal to spook Garlemald and the one that ended the Eozean Conquest after the Fall of Ala Mhigo are some of my greatest questions.

I'm also disappointed Galvus didn't get any screentime, but there's always the Echo.

(Honestly if we're nitpicking his hair/skin color how about the fact Garleans tend to use Elezen skeletons!? Surely that's a larger point!)

Originally Posted by Cilia

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The Grdanians themselves may not remember the Autumn War, but the Elementals certainly do. And as we all know Gridania is all about MUH ELEMENTALS so the hate remains alive and well.

I'm actually surprised that Garlemald did not bother to make an outpost in the abandoned Sharlayan colony, especially since the building would have remained intact so it would be easier to settle in compared to their other bases in throughout. I guess the dragons proved to be too much of a risk to their airships?

On the subject of Varis ... I am not very impressed with him, in fact, I kinda wish they'd pull a Xande and have Solus resurrected using Amon's tech. Either way, I do hope Garlemald takes center stage as a legitimate threat, as it stands they seem more like an annoying obstacle compared to Hydaelyn vs Zodiark & Asciens.

To be fair, I see a lot of people say they're not impressed with Regula because he isn't like Gaius and Varis because he isn't like Solus but neither of them have been given much screen-time and even when they are the antagonists are typically forced to fail due to the silly plot armour surrounding the Warrior of Light, Cid and the Scions in general. Personally I think they haven't really decided which direction they're going in with Garlemald which is why things are left so vague. I'd like to see more cutscenes developing the antagonists for a change - and not just 'sneak peeks' either. We never encountered Drace directly in FFXII and yet she had an entire story arc to herself that took place in cut-scenes alone.

Originally Posted by Theodric

To be fair, I see a lot of people say they're not impressed with Regula because he isn't like Gaius.

Say what you will about regula but i think he might be a pretty good moral builder for his troops as he seemed to show respect for his legion and talk to his officers on a more equal level in azys lla and has shown to actually go in the frontlines with his men. Gaius being the more experienced general commanded from a back seat, only fighting when needed and nael was cruel and was like to kill his own men if it served his purposes. I do hope to see reula develop his own key identity seperate from the others before he gets killed off. Regula seems to want to prove himself equal to the latter generals but is obviously failing to make an impression.