Building a better Alphinaud

[Theodric]

They'll probably cure Arenvald, because injury and death does not usually stick in this game if you are a not a bad guy and are a Scion, or a Scion in everything but name.

I have a hunch that he'll remain in a wheelchair if only to get the most out of the unique asset that they created for him. Not that it'll ever stop him from being pushed halfway across Eorzea if needed to show up at a meeting to say his piece whenever he next makes a cameo. It's just a shame that he was tied so heavily to Fordola - they would have worked incredibly well as an active duo but now Fordola is essentially held back by Arenvald's injury even though she's already proven herself trustworthy enough to go and fight alongside the player character if she so wished.

With that said, Arenvald was apparently the inspiration behind Alphinaud deciding to become a Sage. Maybe that was because the original plan was for Arenvald to die in the finale of Shadowbringers, though.

[Sarkany]

Fordola turns up on her own in the Endwalker role quest capstone, no mention of Arenvald. So I do think they'd be willing to put her in storylines alone when they think she'd fit there. Their role in the SMN lv80 quest was interesting, though; I understand why they can't, but I'd be interested in seeing a version of that quest written for players who are after the point where Arenvald is injured.

[Theodric]

None of which is arguing in favour of people sending the development team death threats. Interested onlookers can follow the post to see the full context - but my stance has been that it sucks that it is happening but people who aren't doing it don't need to be lectured or subtly or overtly implied to be party to it when they have no involvement.

I've also observed that the existence of some people going too far is often exploited by those who want to silence criticism towards the game - which is a trend I have observed with increasing frequency after Endwalker's decidedly mixed reaction.

[CrownySuccubus]

None of which is arguing in favour of people sending the development team death threats. Interested onlookers can follow the post to see the full context - but my stance has been that it sucks that it is happening but people who aren't doing it don't need to be lectured or subtly or overtly implied to be party to it when they have no involvement.

I've also observed that the existence of some people going too far is often exploited by those who want to silence criticism towards the game - which is a trend I have observed with increasing frequency after Endwalker's decidedly mixed reaction.

You literally said that it's a good thing that people are "waking up" in the context of sending death threats, especially if those death threats are on Twitter.

[Kaurhz]

None of which is arguing in favour of people sending the development team death threats. Interested onlookers can follow the post to see the full context - but my stance has been that it sucks that it is happening but people who aren't doing it don't need to be lectured or subtly or overtly implied to be party to it when they have no involvement.

I've also observed that the existence of some people going too far is often exploited by those who want to silence criticism towards the game - which is a trend I have observed with increasing frequency after Endwalker's decidedly mixed reaction.

Just an observation but you seem to have a strange understanding of the concepts of ignoring and derailing. I don't see why you continue to exacerbate the issue by replying, most especially if you don't like it.

[Zanarkand-Ronso]

I've also observed that the existence of some people going too far is often exploited by those who want to silence criticism towards the game - which is a trend I have observed with increasing frequency after Endwalker's decidedly mixed reaction.

Care to show evidence?
Because I am legit curious if people are Actually trying to silence criticism, or if they just meerly disagree, and you dont like conflicting/different opinions.
You asked for evidence on claims against you...now Im asking for the Claims you make to other people.

[Rulakir]

I don't think you can blame someone for defending themselves against posters who are being unnecessarily argumentative and have admitted to continuing to do so even if they're blocked. Frankly, it just comes across as trying to stifle feedback they don't agree with and it's a bad look, especially when some of it is bordering on getting personal. The only reason they're not getting more pushback and feel they can keep going after certain posters is because they've scared others out of this thread once they incessantly started in on the few posters here who've tried to stand their ground.

Even though I'd agree blocking/ignoring is the best way to go, I also think this type of behavior needs to be discouraged.

[CrownySuccubus]

I don't think you can blame someone for defending themselves against posters who are being unnecessarily argumentative and have admitted to continuing to do so even if they're blocked. Frankly, it just comes across as trying to stifle feedback they don't agree with and it's a bad look, especially when some of it is bordering on getting personal. The only reason they're not getting more pushback and feel they can keep going after certain posters is because they've scared others out of this thread once they incessantly started in on the few posters here who've tried to stand their ground.

Please. Theodric and Aveyond have, at multiple times, claimed their opinions to be objective signifiers of quality or majority opinion. You can't make claims like that and then complain about argumentativeness or pushback. Also, being blocked or ignored doesn't demand that the other person does likewise.

Furthermore, your claim that people have been "scared" out of the thread is going to require some sort of evidence, considering that the majority of people posting here have likewise disagreed or argued against what the two of them are saying. Most of their support has come from their clique of friends who typically agree with everything they say, such as you.

[Zanarkand-Ronso]

it just comes across as trying to stifle feedback they don't agree with and it's a bad look

I would seriously love to see some examples.
Unless Ive just somehow been dodging it or...SOMETHING, Ive seen no example of people trying silence or Stifle Criticism of the game.
Disagreement/A Different opinion is not Silencing someone. This feels like a Victim narrative to allow you/someone to complain and say whatever they want, and be free of consequence and block any other opinion.
Then if people still disagree, then the Go-to defense is to just label them a White Knight, a shill, a cult member, and accuse them of thinking YoshiP or the Devs are this Can-do-no-wrong people that must be shielded. Just...its childish. And comes off desperate and makes you look insecure in your own opinions.

[aveyond-dreams]

I think the absolute last people I want to see return in 6.2 (besides G'raha Tia) are the twins, them and their father have probably had the run of Garlemald for some time now and I have no interest in seeing one of my favourite locations brought to heel under the ideals of Sharlayan democracy. They are no one to invade another country and then have a hand in setting up provisional governments. The overall way in which the conclusion to the region's story was handled leaves much to be desired but the involvement of the Leveilleur family only worsens the blow.

What purpose Alphinaud could serve in the Void is absolutely beyond me. Voidsent, I'd like to believe, are beyond his reach and unwilling to mediate with the scions. If they somehow yield and make peace with them then it is only a matter of time before the 13th is unified under the banner of yet another republic. This is not what I come to the game for. With each fallen nation the world gets more boring and the preaching about the virtues of individual liberty and democracies only becomes worse and worse.

Give us a new cast already, and stop ruining this game's world.