Thread: Revelations from Patch 3.56

On the one hand not having a Steps of Faith type trial is a let down. On the other hand not having the whole Banquet thing repeat itself makes me like this patch better overall compared to 2.55. I do find it interesting that the Garleans actually went and retreated of their own accord: I don't remember any of the XIVth or VIth legions ever abadoning their commander of their own volition. Except Nero, though he wasn't also throwing his own soldiers at us. Both the battle and the little bit of Zenos we saw paint a rather vivid picture: Fear and Might are what keep XIIth going...and Fear of a WoL in a red tank (three times as fast!) is more then whatever Fear they have of Gynewaht. Though I assume he isn't as high as Nero was on the XIIth totem pole?

I'll admit defeat on not calling Shinryu. I also liked the fight between it and Omega. That they both landed over the wall gives the Scions more then enough reason to cross into Ala Mhigan territory. Having the Eorzean Alliance around could also help a bit. Personally I'm thinking we'll end up going to Doma because Shinryu decides to go there after it wakes up again.

Yda not being Yda wasn't the biggest of surprises due to pre-stormblood info. That she somehow kept all that hair under wraps was for some reason. Oh and I like having the little text options still! Yes it ultimately doesn't change anything but it does mean our character atleast has a say in things instead of only blindly following. Also reminds just how much Cid seems to think of us as an actual friend even back when we might have though most characters thought of us as a useful tool.

Gosetsu reminds me of Gilgamesh, and if I remember right the devs said Greg will be returning in Doma. I'm hoping they are both involved in whatever Greg is a part of.

Lastly...I didn't think Papalymo would be dead-dead. In part cause it really felt like he (and Yda/Lyse up until now) were rather under-used even before 2.55 separated everyone. Also do agree that he doesn't seem to be getting as much of a send-off as Moenbyrda, though atleast he'll most likely continue to affect characters into the future more then her.