Thread: [Spoilers] The Patch 4.2 Discussion and Speculation Thread!

Originally Posted by ObsidianFire

Asahi showing up in Varis' stead isn't a problem. What I more have a problem is is that I can't think of a way the Scions (or the Alliance for that matter) can verify that he's presenting what Varis' stance on certain topics actually is. As in, what's to prevent Varis from telling Asahi that certain options are on the table when Varis knows they aren't? Everyone kinda has to take Asahi's word for it that he's presenting Varis' stance accurately and there's so many ways that could go wrong I really don't see any good reason to trust him.

Another group that Varis having an alliance with the Scions/Eorzean Alliance could cause a lot of problems for: the Garlond Ironworks. Forget Cid (and Nero), most of the people in the Ironworks are people who escaped with Cid from Garlamald (this includes Jessie, Biggs and Wedge). As far as how bad of a problem this could be for them... most of the Ironworks employees (especially the ones from Garlemald) use fake names so that the Garleans have a harder time figuring out who in the Garlean Empire they can use as blackmail against the Ironworks...

I don't think the Ironworks is at risk. I doubt that the Scions would accept any deal that put the Ironworks in danger, particularly since the Scions are likely to be highly sceptical even to start with. Varis would know this would be a hard sell and if it is something he actually wants he is going to have to allow some concessions to get the Scion's aid. Again, I think this is part of a bigger game Varis is playing and he might genuinely want the use of the WoL and the Scion's expertise. After all the WoL has been very successful at putting down Primals. At the very least such an alliance might stop the Scions and even Doma undermining Garlean rule.

Originally Posted by Cilia

What I'm getting at is that by sending someone to act in his stead, Varis shows that peace (or an alliance with the Scions, at least) is not his top priority. I am willing to bet both it's something he's interested in and acknowledge that he trusts Asahi to act in his stead, but not personally showing up says, to me at least, that this alliance isn't that important to him.

So... wheel of salt.

An alliance with the Scions is presumably not Varis's top priority. Running his Empire should be.

Noob question. How often does the major content patches come out? And can I enjoy some of the features without buying the expansions?

Originally Posted by M0rty

Noob question. How often does the major content patches come out? And can I enjoy some of the features without buying the expansions?

Major content patches happen roughly every three and a half months. Usually with one or two minor patches between. Some features can indeed be enjoyed without owning the expansions. The Glamour Dresser and Fashion Check are likely among the features that don't require expansions, though we won't know for sure until we get the preliminary patchnotes next friday

Originally Posted by Mholito

Major content patches happen roughly every three and a half months. Usually with one or two minor patches between. Some features can indeed be enjoyed without owning the expansions. The Glamour Dresser and Fashion Check are likely among the features that don't require expansions, though we won't know for sure until we get the preliminary patchnotes next friday

Indeed. And as examples on the other end: Most real "playable" content (trials, dungeons, raids) are generally storyquest-and-expansion -locked. Although I think palace of the dead was available with just base ARR when it was added?

Originally Posted by ObsidianFire

Asahi showing up in Varis' stead isn't a problem. What I more have a problem is is that I can't think of a way the Scions (or the Alliance for that matter) can verify that he's presenting what Varis' stance on certain topics actually is. As in, what's to prevent Varis from telling Asahi that certain options are on the table when Varis knows they aren't? Everyone kinda has to take Asahi's word for it that he's presenting Varis' stance accurately and there's so many ways that could go wrong I really don't see any good reason to trust him.

It shouldn't be that hard to verify, there is a garlean embassy over in Kugane which presumably has been given instructions regarding Garlemald's diplomatic plans. If not it shouldn't take them too long to confirm if this guy is legit, assuming we don't meet him there to begin with.

Originally Posted by Berethos

Putting those words over Krile's appearance seems like a misdirection to me, since the voice that said it (and the bound by duty line that follows) belongs to Yugiri, which would seem to suggest she's talking about Gosetsu.

I personally think it is genius that the voiceover goes on while the new glamour system is shown

Originally Posted by Chewy2nd

I wonder, with Brutus and Hells Lid being connected to the Primal storyline, does this mean Primals are being reintegrated back into the MSQ?


Its not a reach to say Omega could have pulled Kefka from stories about Ferdiad

Regarding the primals I think they will be integrated only as much as the warring triads were. A small mention followed by their own separate storyline.

As for Ferdiad... why would he be renamed Kefka if it were the same being?