6.2 MSQ Story Review

[Zanarkand-Ronso]

When we do get new characters, I hope they are well written and not just a Checklist character to cater to some old school cast.
Im more interested in that then some random Charming Thief.

Fordola would be more interesting then some Balthier or Locke clone archetype. Or some revival of old Thancred.

[Hurlstone]

When we do get new characters, I hope they are well written and not just a Checklist character to cater to some old school cast.
Im more interested in that then some random Charming Thief.

Agreed. Nostalgia can be a powerful tool, but it can also flood and dilute what makes the game great if they are not careful.

[Iscah]

I like the Scions because they've been around for a long time and I've seen them develop and shared experiences with them.

We can get additional characters to drive immediate plots and maybe even join us in the long run, but the Scions are my character's dependable friends and I'm happy for them to stay that way.

[aveyond-dreams]

I think that Zero is a decent enough substitute for Fordola. They're similar enough, just with different color palettes. We need better written and attractive men in this cast. At this point adding Fordola to the cast would contribute little if anything.

The male characters in this game have been extremely lacking lately, gone are the days of Ardbert, Hien, etc and now all we're left with is...Estinien and Vrtra. Neither of which are exactly impressive, with Estinien's ponytail and Vrtra's face looking way too young.

I think I'll link this thread for inspiration.

[Rokke]

Per the supplementary short stories and word of god, Estinien is/has always been lazy when it comes to taking care of his hair. Its 1000% in character that his solution to being hot but not wanting to take off his armor was to simply pull it up off his neck lol

[aveyond-dreams]

Per the supplementary short stories and word of god, Estinien is/has always been lazy when it comes to taking care of his hair. Its 1000% in character that his solution to being hot but not wanting to take off his armor was to simply pull it up off his neck lol

Then the least they could've done is at least make his ponytail look more masculine and did something about his bangs. Bangs are already troublesome enough to deal with in real life so if we want to go that angle then he should've gotten rid of them too. Also there isn't an excuse for him to be walking around in an armorset that was added in 2017, whatever lore is underlying it. He needs something new.

This would've looked a lot better:

[Hurlstone]

I think that Zero is a decent enough substitute for Fordola. They're similar enough, just with different color palettes. We need better written and attractive men in this cast. At this point adding Fordola to the cast would contribute little if anything.

The male characters in this game have been extremely lacking lately, gone are the days of Ardbert, Hien, etc and now all we're left with is...Estinien and Vrtra. Neither of which are exactly impressive, with Estinien's ponytail and Vrtra's face looking way too young.

I think I'll link this thread for inspiration.

Wait, are you saying Estinian is not hot!? I mean sure, he may not be Hien or Aymeric (The two husbandos who I simply cannot decide on who owns my heart…) but he ain't lacking in handsome features or broodish charm either. The ponytail stuff just makes him more adorable! In the end though, as much as I am a perv who likes hot characters of all genders travelling with us, I would rather they be an interesting first and foremost. Its why for the longest time I was not a Thancred fan.

As for Vrtra, I think he is so far a worth addition to the team. The fact we are travelling and bonding with a dragon outside of Midgardsormr is really cool, and I have always liked the whole 'simulacrum' aspect of him. Its a shame that given his place as ruler and you know, being a gigantic dragon, means its unlikely we will see much more of him outside of the current arc.

[Zanarkand-Ronso]

I think that Zero is a decent enough substitute for Fordola. They're similar enough, just with different color palettes.

Fordola has way more personality then Zero.
She also has a way better and interesting introduction then Zero as well. She looks cool sure, but in terms of a character, she is lacking compared to Fordola

This would've looked a lot better:

That would look good on a different character, it wouldnt look good on our Homie Estinian

[aveyond-dreams]

That would look good on a different character, it wouldnt look good on our Homie Estinian

I think it would be a good look for him. Especially if he got some new facial hair too. It's hard to believe someone in his situation stays so clean shaven. It's not as if Elezen don't grow beards.

[Valkyrie_Lenneth]

I think it would be a good look for him. Especially if he got some new facial hair too. It's hard to believe someone in his situation stays so clean shaven. It's not as if Elezen don't grow beards.

It's almost like some people don't like having beards. Beards are annoying, they itch, require constant maintenance.


This sounds like it's coming from someone who can't grow a beard lol.