Quote Originally Posted by Terin View Post
Even though people hate on ol' Derplander, I honestly think he looks badass in the CGI cinematics. I also remember him being an option for the Shadowbringers benchmark, but there was no option to export him to the full game.

And now, I'm seeing official trailers for the 5.3 patch (please no spoilers!!! I'm ALMOST done with Shadowbringers' main story), and I saw they were using that model as well.

Honestly, why not treat it like a "Commander Shepard" situation, and just say "the default character just gets a little extra love". I know players want more options for *everyone*, but if this option is clearly there and basically usable, why not just make it usable?

To be completely honest, part of me even wishes there was a "default" character and story options. Especially in Shadowbringers, I almost feel like it was "meant" to be experienced by that particular character. (in fairness, I also kind of hate having missed out on 1.0 and the "Legacy" stuff, like the tattoo and chocobo)

I dunno. Like I said, it would be nice to at least be able to choose the bearded Midlander, considering he's basically the face of the game.

Also! In the rare chance this ever reach's a Dev's eyes, I think it would be cool if he got a canon name. I vote "Benjamin Zash" (reference to Final Fantasy Mystic Quest). Or "Terin". Dunno why, I've personally just always liked that name.
Oddly, they basically use this face for a side character in the physical DPS role quests (with different hair, but still the beard and the face are unmistakable), so I really don't see why its not able to be used by players beyond SE not wanting us to.