Weird english

[cheolsu]

i like it. it's very immersive. like the writing. i mean, i can read a little, like the signs that say, "no entry", but a lot of the signs i can't read, and i feel like an illiterate adventurer ^^

that's the same with the english. they don't use the same english everywhere. most of it, i can understand. urianger, i have to concentrate. jacke? i just nod my head and try to read body language, and i'm a native english speaker lol

what i'm trying to say is, it isn't just hard for you to read. it's sometimes hard for native english speakers to read, and that's the point

[Berethos]

jacke? i just nod my head and try to read body language, and i'm a native english speaker lol

Jacke's a troublesome sort to read even for native English speakers.

[Evangela]

That's why I like futuristic fantasy setting like FFXIII.

[Averax]

It's like a blend of modern english, old english, and just random gibberish thats sounds sophisticated.

Is "anyroad" even a word

And did people ever say "must needs"?

[Nestama]

Is "anyroad" even a word

And did people ever say "must needs"?

Yes to both. English is a very strange language.

[Seniade]

It's like a blend of modern english, old english, and just random gibberish thats sounds sophisticated.

Is "anyroad" even a word

And did people ever say "must needs"?

Actually yes, "anyroad" is a word:
(Link) It's old British slang for anyway or anyhow.

[Clethoria]

Since the player character doesn't speak outside dialog trees, which is unfortunately rare, I dont mind. Archeage forced voice acting on the player breaking any and all immersion. But whenever "you" talk it's usually just mouth flaps and waving your hands, I tend to fill in the blanks with my head.

"Man that fight was dope yo, broke his goddamn wings off and I think Alphinaud wants to be my wife."
"Pray, Warrior of light. Rest and mayhap have succor from your arduous battle." (dramatization)
"Ayyy later fam."

Besides, it really works for Lominsa, Ishgard and Gridania. If anywhere that I'd find it out of place is Ul'dah. Just seems the most modern.

[Lufir]

I wish they would stop using the "pray tell" phrase. Sounds so awful.

[Enkidoh]

The unique take on old English is an example of world-building at it's most basic, it's to show that Hydaelyn is not our Earth, it's it's own unique world with it's own cultures, history and yes, languages. Also language is more than just letters, it's how the words are spoken, the syntax and grammar and the context of words and phrases. It just would not make sense if Hydaelyn's inhabitants all spoke in modern lingo and perfect Queen's English, as it would just look ridiculous in the setting. It's a way to immerse the player in Hydaelyn's culture.

Besides, it's well known J.R.R Tolkien did the same with his Middle Earth works, he actually started with language first and created the world around the fictitious languages of the various Middle Earth races he created for his own amusement, so the world rings true. It's much the same here, how language is used gives the world a foundation to be laid on and develop from.

[KaplanHomahru]

I appreciate the work the loc team does, and honestly adore most of the dialogue in game.

Of course, I'm the kind of person who actually says "pray tell" on occasion.