Quote Originally Posted by Iscah View Post
It seems like there are so many stories already (including FF) where the gods turn out to be 'bad' and have to be torn down.

Having Hydaelyn confirmed to be good all along feels like a twist in itself. A pleasant one that I'm hoping for, but certainly not something that can be taken for granted. She's still not the actual creator-goddess She was initially portrayed as, but that doesn't mean anything short of being villainous is "not enough of a twist".

In fact it's still possible She'll have to be torn down - but also possible that She wants to be... but perhaps only once Zodiark is defeated and Her purpose is fulfilled. Or perhaps to give the last of Her power so we can defeat Him.
I feel a bit differently given what we've seen from FFXIV so far. The story has always portrayed the Scions, and by extension Hydaelyn, in a positive light. The Scions have always been right, whether fighting primals and befriending beast tribes, working to repair the conflict between man and dragon, or liberating Doma and Ala Mhigo. FFXIV honestly has a rather comfy and optimistic narrative even though some things in the background are quite messed up. Even when someone good dies, it is almost always a well-timed noble sacrifice. The few times I remember the story straying into darker territory was 2.55 (which was mostly a fake out), 3.1 and 3.2, and Tsuyu and Fordola's stories from StB.

I would be pleasantly surprised if it turned out Hydaelyn was not good/created with good intentions, but I doubt they will go this route. Banri Oda (MSQ writer) has said that he doesn't think players will like stories that are too dark or complex, and I think this is true in general.