[Quest Idea] Promotion to Flame Captain/Storm Captain/Serpent Captain.

[RKetsu]

Hello good people of the Final Fantasy forums!

Today I bring you an idea I've been thinking about.

Quest Name: "A Chocobo in distress!"/"Rescue a Chocobo!"/"Missing Chocobo!"/or "Chocobo Kidnap!"

Quest Description: Players would have to complete a special Grand Company quest to attain the next promotion to Flame Captain/Storm Captain/Serpent Captain.

There had been word from the Maelstorm that a Chocobo had been sighted in distress in the middle of the ocean, it would seem the mother had gone in after her hatchling to rescue it. Concerned about its safety, the Maelstorm sent out a rescue boat to aid the Chocobo, only their effort were flawed, when a group of bandits sail pass and beat them to it! They quickly net the Chocobo and make a swift escape!

The Maelstorm have requested for assistance in the matter. The perfect opportunity to volunteer your squad. A joint-operation with the Maelstorm should bring fruitful results.

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[RKetsu]

Reward: Promotion to Flame Captain/Storm Captain/Serpent Captain.
Optional Reward: Maybe a cool title? <Chocobo Saviour>

Side Note: This would give us the player, the chance to interact and embark on a quest with our very own squad for the first time!

I understand not all ideas can be implemented to the game, however I would appreciate it kindly if you would give my idea some thought, any feedback is also welcomed.

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[Niwashi]

I really like the idea of having real quests with an actual storyline like that associated with any future GC promotions. The Grand Companies and our membership in them is a feature that seems to just fall a bit flat (currently), since after a single quest when we join them, it sort of became just a currency location where we turn in stuff and buy stuff. Let's start seeing some real involvement in it.

[RKetsu]

I really like the idea of having real quests with an actual storyline like that associated with any future GC promotions. The Grand Companies and our membership in them is a feature that seems to just fall a bit flat (currently), since after a single quest when we join them, it sort of became just a currency location where we turn in stuff and buy stuff. Let's start seeing some real involvement in it.

Yes, exactly! That first quest we did as an introduction to join our selected Grand Company worked well I thought. I was expecting more of that to follow in later quests, but to my disappointment it didn't happen, instead we were left with building up our squad only to send them on off-screen quests to level up.

I feel having the ability to go on quests with your squad would have more credibility that you are the Commander of your squad.

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[RKetsu]

There's plenty of exploration to be had with this too, especially when it comes down to the possible quest scenarios. To name a few(other than the one above) ..

Scenario 1.

One member of your squad has gone missing.
He/she has been unfortunately captured by the Imperial Army!

- You and your squad go out on a rescue quest!

Scenario 2.

You hear news that you're expecting a new member to join your squad ranks today, he/she should be arriving anon.

- Time passes and he/she has yet to arrive, you start to worry something has gone wrong.
- You and your squad go out to meet at the destination your newcomer is meant to be landing his/her ship at.
-When you arrive at the destination, you find that your newcomer is surrounded by Gobbue! Quickly aid him/her before he/she get's killed!

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[RKetsu]

Scenario 3.

Whilst on patrol with your squad you come across something suspicious in the far distance. As you get closer, it appears to be an old abandoned cage.

- As you inspect the cage further, you notice blood. Fresh blood, as if someone was only there moments ago.
- You investigate the area. Find further clues.
- Eventually, your investigation bares fruitful. You discover what really is behind all of this. It would seem a man/woman had gone to seek an audience with the Kobolds, trade negotiations hadn't gone well, in result of this the Kobolds had taken offence and were holding her/him as their prisoner.
- You end up saving him/her in the nick of time and aid to his/hers wounds.

Optional: Later he/she gives you her/his thanks for coming to his/her aid. He/she takes inspiration from this experience and decides to repay you by joining your squad ranks.

Things like that, you know? Those were just a few off the top of my head.

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[Culfinrandir]

Great ideas. No doubt the Squadron & Captain system has already been mapped out by SE but that doesn't invalidate how clever your ideas are! Keep them coming, you never know who's going to take it onboard.

[Culfinrandir]

Just another thought, they could even hark back to the traditional FF way of battling with turn based fights. You get to make your move with your Squadron members, followed by the enemy, then you retaliate etc. It would be great fan service & add a new dimension to the game.