Valentines day event fail

[Klareh]

Not only is Astrid an AWFUL CHOICE. The cutscene advocates that treating your partner like trash is a "Rousing success".

They probably think because its a man getting told hes a useless meathead that shouldn't talk is "funny".

This is not okay, and its not cute. This has turned into my least favorite event I've experienced so far.

[Gemina]

If they really wanted to give Astrid some competition, they should have put her up against other sweetheart kids we've come to love. Imagine if it was Astrid, Khloe, and Yozan (one of the Hyur boys from the Doman Adventurer's Guild); it'd be a much different story I think, though probably best of luck beating Khloe regardless of what she pitches.

But yeah I have to agree, and they couldn't have shoehorned Astrid into a victory more than they have. I voted for her as well, but wanted to give them all a fair chance. In the end, despite how foolish and unprofessional it is to seek love from your clientele, it was the least pretentious of the three because at least it stands a chance. Nobody's finding love in a carpenter shop, and self-reflecting in isolation (actually pretty sure that's a damn good way to remain single).

[Moomba33]

But yeah I have to agree, and they couldn't have shoehorned Astrid into a victory more than they have. I voted for her as well, but wanted to give them all a fair chance. In the end, despite how foolish and unprofessional it is to seek love from your clientele, it was the least pretentious of the three because at least it stands a chance. Nobody's finding love in a carpenter shop, and self-reflecting in isolation (actually pretty sure that's a damn good way to remain single).

Yeah...I voted for Astrid as well since at least her idea involved him talking to people and being more social. Best to keep work and romance separate in my opinion though.
Looking at the quest result text I honestly think Rodrigault's is the worst. At 30+ hanging out with a young teen is creepy. Even if it's just intended to be as friends Rodrigault's dialogue about it does not help.....
Of the three I consider getting a hobby to meet people being the best general advice but the specifics of joining the carpenter's guild was a bad idea with a predictable end if you're familiar with the guildmaster.

I know a lot of my friends don't care about seasonal events enough to do them unless they want the reward. Would not surprise me at all if a lot of people just skipped through everything to grab the red outfits unaware (or not caring) about the dye option.

Edit: I also share the disappointment of the same character winning on every server. Did SE not realize how badly they skewing things in Astrid's favour by giving her red? Being the only known npc versus 2 new ones? It seems like they wanted her to win with even Lisette shilling for her, but then why have a vote at all?

[Hasrat]

Yeah...I voted for Astrid as well since at least her idea involved him talking to people and being more social. Best to keep work and romance separate in my opinion though.

See, I sorta read it in this direction, but taking it further. Everyone's all "don't hit on your clients, that's bad!" But, nothing is saying he specifically has to pursue the clients themselves. He's just chatting them up, being social and friendly. And if one of them happens to know somebody that's single and maybe tries to set them up on a blind date...

Picking up a new hobby won't amount to anything, the guy would still just be a loner, with a new hobby. And in this particular case, not a very sociable hobby.
And "figuring out what you're looking for" doesn't really solve the problem either. The guy needs experiences and interactions more than anything. Arguably easier to discover what it is he doesn't want in a partner before trying to build up impossible standards.

No. Opening up to clientele, not strictly pursuing, but simply engaging, seemed like the only real hope for progress. The goal isn't love right away. In this case, what was needed was to get him out of his shell. Astrid was the only one to recognize that need.

[EpicOverlord85]

In my opinion I think everyone is taking this waaaay too seriously

[Gula]

In my opinion I think everyone is taking this waaaay too seriously

You are essentially missing content. Programmed, meant to be seen in game content because of other people's shallowness.

[Klareh]

Ironically, it seems Rodrigault's ended up with the best scenario for the guy:

https://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/R...27s_Revelation

https://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Bert%27s_Big_Idea

[SpeckledBurd]

Ironically, it seems Rodrigault's ended up with the best scenario for the guy:

https://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/R...27s_Revelation

https://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Bert%27s_Big_Idea

...Not really, according to the line "...And where it has carried him is directly into the company of a most fetching young lass. A remarkable success, would you not say? Now come. Lisette will want to hear all about my success, and with all haste." suggests that his plan was actually to set Ywain (who is in in his 30s) up with Sylphie who is like 14.

[Klareh]

I'm going with the hope that they ignore Rodrigault being creepy and she's just sprucing him up. She called him old anyway. I'll take him getting a makeover to show that he's eligible over being treated like s*** with Astrid's choice.

[Sated]

I'm going with the hope that they ignore Rodrigault being creepy and she's just sprucing him up. She called him old anyway. I'll take him getting a makeover to show that he's eligible over being treated like s*** with Astrid's choice.

Rodrigault ended up being a creep but at least Lisette acknowledges it's not a match and that it's more about the makeover. Overall the whole ending ended up ignoring the actual advice people would have voted for which was to find himself, not get roped into a make-over. Best advice gone horribly wrong.