Thread: Revelations from Patch 3.56

Originally Posted by Kallera

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Nail on the head.

The Warrior of Light, Scions and their key allies are not without blood upon their hands. How many have perished for not subscribing to their particular brand of 'progressive politics', particularly in Ishgard? We literally saw them waltz into a nation with a rich culture and history and enforce reform. Was that reform needed? Yes - the Archbishop couldn't be allowed to enact his plan no matter how noble his misguided intentions may have been. He wanted an end to the status quo, his methods simply differed to that of the Warrior of Light and his allies.

That does not, however, change the fact that there should be more fallout. Having the Warrior of Light gain a reputation for being powerful and problematic would be a nice way to ease the ridiculous amount of plot armour surrounding him. I've said this in the past, but a story involving a bitter family member of someone butchered by the Warrior of Light would be very touching. Especially with the ease at which he draws his blade and starts killing because his allies advised him to. Having things always work out for the best, one way or another, is a cheap cop out. Even when they screw up they end up coming out on top and whilst that isn't so bad in itself...it's the lack of lasting consequences that bother me.

So, again, it all comes back to the need for nuances. We're going to the Azim Steppes at some point. Imagine how boring it will be if the 'progressive politics' result in the warring tribes making peace with another and abandoning any elements of grit and depth in their culture? This is precisely what happened to Ishgard and I have little faith that it isn't going to happen to other places, including Ala Mhigo at the rate the story is going.