4.56 coming March 26th, are you excited?

[Rosentretter]

What are you expecting the most from this patch?

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[Iscah]

Now I have to decide whether to watch the 5.0 trailer and presentation "live" on Saturday or go into Internet-lockdown until Tuesday... The patches are more enjoyable when I have no idea what's coming.

[TruebladeNuke]

Expecting? An obvious set up for the story of the upcoming Shadowbringers expansion. And a possible solo or trial battle against Zenos.

Other then that, I don’t know what to expect. Personally, I’m more excited for the upcoming fan fest itself. Soon! The second new job we’re getting for Shadowbringers will finally show itself!

EDIT: But for the patch itself, the story is usually what I’m excited for. And outside of enjoying more Hildebrand, the story fully concluding for Stormblood is what I’m arguably most excited for.

[Daralii]

Expecting? An obvious set up for the story of the upcoming Shadowbringers expansion. And a possible solo or trial battle against Zenos.

Other then that, I don’t know what to expect. Personally, I’m more excited for the upcoming fan fest itself. Soon! The second new job we’re getting for Shadowbringers will finally show itself!

EDIT: But for the patch itself, the story is usually what I’m excited for. And outside of enjoying more Hildebrand, the story fully concluding for Stormblood is what I’m arguably most excited for.

I think Yoshida mentioned a Yojimbo trial as part of the Hildibrand story at one point in the past, but I could be wrong.

[MrThinker]

I think Yoshida mentioned a Yojimbo trial as part of the Hildibrand story at one point in the past, but I could be wrong.

He actually said that the fanfest Yojimbo fight contained spoilers for Hildibrand, which heavily IMPLIED that it was part of the story, but not outright confirming it.

[Derio]

I hope its a solo battle against Zenos. I was mad they made the fight a 4 player dungeon to where it was like you beat me one on one but I can beat you 4v1.

[xxvaynxx]

I hope its a solo battle against Zenos. I was mad they made the fight a 4 player dungeon to where it was like you beat me one on one but I can beat you 4v1.

I think when it comes to beating him 4 on 1.

I'm pretty sure its a case of suspension of disbelief; this being an MMO you have to play with other people and it wasn't a MSQ mini boss you do solo.

So I think Lore wise, we beat him solo. Gameplay wise, we beat him 4v1.

I think the only time they actually mention taking our fellow adventurers was with Susanoo...for some reason.

[Iscah]

I think the only time they actually mention taking our fellow adventurers was with Susanoo...for some reason.

It gets referenced more often than not, actually. There'll often be some reason for you to go and fetch some allies before you enter a dungeon.

[Jandor]

I think when it comes to beating him 4 on 1.

I'm pretty sure its a case of suspension of disbelief; this being an MMO you have to play with other people and it wasn't a MSQ mini boss you do solo.

So I think Lore wise, we beat him solo. Gameplay wise, we beat him 4v1.

I think the only time they actually mention taking our fellow adventurers was with Susanoo...for some reason.

Explicitly mentioning other players/adventurers is rare in the dialogue, although it does happen, however they are mentioned all the time in the journal. Including the entries for Ala Mhigo and Shinryu.

Still need that 1v1 fight

Together with the brave men and women of the Eorzean Alliance and the Resistance, you and your fellow adventurers must enter the city and make for the castle where Zenos yae Galvus resides, and put an end to his reign of terror.

As he towers over you, transformed, he glimpses Ilberd's final moments, and declares this to be “an ending to mark a new beginning,” before taking to the air. Nor is he mistaken. For if you and your comrades─those stalwart yet humble adventurers who have stood by you from first to last─do not stop Zenos yae Galvus...no one will.

[Iscah]

Explicitly mentioning other players/adventurers is rare in the dialogue, although it does happen, however they are mentioned all the time in the journal. Including the entries for Ala Mhigo and Shinryu.

I've been paying attention to references. It's really more common than people remember, I think.

Recent ones from my alt in early Stormblood:

Before the Antitower:

MATOYA
To be clear, I don't mind if you take others with you. I expect you'll need the help.

Before Xelphatol:

ALPHINAUD
If any of your trusted associates are willing and able to join us in this endeavor, I implore you to call upon them.

Before Baelsar's Wall:

ALPHINAUD
As we have two objectives, I suggest we divide our forces. [...] Take a band of your most trusted companions and cut a path through to the Griffin.

Could keep working back, but you get the idea. I certainly remember getting references to parties as far back as Snowcloak, though I don't think it happens every time.