Quote Originally Posted by Theodric View Post
I think there's a lot of story elements that could be tweaked to be entirely optional without impacting the overall narrative. In single player RPG's - which FFXIV is often lauded as mimicking within this very thread - the player typically gets to choose which characters they choose to bond with over others. FFXIV has the unfortunate habit of shoving certain characters down the player's throat even if they do not care for them and would rather spend time with other characters who are no less important but get sidelined.

For example, I'd happily ditch any bonding with Alisae and G'raha. I don't care for either of them. If the narrative gave me more opportunities to bond with Hien or Thancred, however, I'd happily embrace them.

Equally, fetch quests have arguably just been replaced with repetitive chores along the lines of teaching children how to be adventurers. Something we've done many times in side quests and the MSQ's alike already. An option to just turn down such errands in favour of allowing the Warrior of Light to be 'strictly business' would be appreciated.

I'd also not be opposed to more dialogue options in general. The French version of the game typically has more nuanced, thoughtful commentary on offer for the Warrior of Light whilst the English localisation increasingly relies on 'sassy' commentary. Maybe there should be an English localisation and an American English localisation. I'd appreciate the former immensely, since there's quite a lot of cultural differences to consider.
I'd support that. I don't particularly like the English localisation in its current form and often it strips out nuances left in the other versions in favour of a more floral style. There's been several examples of this now for SHB.