Hydaelyn Role-Players

New Stormblood video just came out showing some cutscenes for the MSQ. Among them we get to see Yda unmask and guess who she bears an uncanny resemblance to. Spoilers ahead!

... It should be noted that Yda unmasks in the last patch of the current content - it's a flashback scene of stuff we've already seen - just like the bit with Papalymo. I think I saw some of the Benchmark stuff in there too, just with the Derplander in his usual slot.

What did catch my attention was that whole little bit with what looks like an entire Xaela tribe - including what looked like both a Xaelan chief and an elder. So, those hoping for some more lore on the Xaela and how their tribes work, that might be a glimmer of hope.

Plus, given that little bit of swordplay with Alisaie, it looks like those theories that she was going a RDM-y route might hold some water.

(05-16-2017, 09:01 AM)Gegenji Wrote: [ -> ]... It should be noted that Yda unmasks in the last patch of the current content - it's a flashback scene of stuff we've already seen - just like the bit with Papalymo. I think I saw some of the Benchmark stuff in there too, just with the Derplander in his usual slot.

What did catch my attention was that whole little bit with what looks like an entire Xaela tribe - including what looked like both a Xaelan chief and an elder. So, those hoping for some more lore on the Xaela and how their tribes work, that might be a glimmer of hope.

Plus, given that little bit of swordplay with Alisaie, it looks like those theories that she was going a RDM-y route might hold some water.

To be honest, I still haven't caught up with the MSQ. Too busy prepping for Samurai and Red Mage.

... there's a few 'spoilers' in there if you want to discuss the Stormblood Theme. lol

(05-16-2017, 09:43 AM)Kage Wrote: [ -> ]... there's a few 'spoilers' in there if you want to discuss the Stormblood Theme. lol

Not everyone has played the current MSQ through...especially me, apparently.

That's actually sorta why they released this some time after the MSQ patches went live and before the patch. So discussions around the Stormblood Theme Video won't be about how it's spoiler-y and focus on threading discussion for the story in the expansion. It's the same with Heavensward theme where it showed 2.55's climax.

I really... sorta want to know everything about Fordola and Yotsuyu, the arguably very grey-black to black on the scale of black/white/grey sides in the conflict. Lyse is very much white in that aspect but the Live Letter and 4.0 page indicate just how much we may see from Fordola and Yotsuyu, who are heroes of their own stories.

Classic, quality Father-Son Bonding moment. Nothing like good ol' revolution for ya Raubahn and Pipin!

I think I'm pretty queer enough to not need to say this but.
I'm so fucking gay. Step on me Yotsuyu.




Are these the Azim Steppes Au Ra bird mounts (similar to how Griffins are more Ala Mhigan) or are they more Doman? Did the Prince do something special to call them in (both Au Ra group and the birds)?


Please no.


Why is Urahara here?

I'm so happy to see a heap of (younger) Ala Mhigans who are loyal to the Garleans! But I think we might be booted out of Rhalgr's Reach eventually and forced to flee to Othard to gather support? I'm not sure!

Was really cool to see the Xaela. AND A GRANDMA AU RA. LIKE HOLY SHIT.

Not to mention, its cool to see some villainous women this time around. (even if they probably get a redemption plot, turn out not to be evil ect. But still!)

I wonder if in this expansion were are going to have to see all our friends die for realsies this time. I shall defend the beautiful Yugiri with my life!

Here is my obligatory post:

xaelaaaa

Definitely what this game's story needed was more large-scale action. Heavensward only had a single large-scale battle depicted (the Final Steps of Faith) but these prospects look good.

The only thing I'm not particularly interested in is the Doman Prince because design-wise he's totally uninspired and I'm afraid he'll be fairly lifeless, but maybe they can give him some nuance yet.

I'm cautiously optimistic that things will be much more nuanced and morally complicated this time around. To the credit of the developers they have proven that they learn from their mistakes and are willing to take constructive feedback on board. I think they'll do a better job at showing the justifications for the antagonists' actions as well as giving them more time in the spotlight.

Everything is shaping up to be rather interesting, though I do hope the pacing is better this time around and they don't rush through storylines like they did after 3.0 concluded. Ishgard left a sour taste in my mouth because after 3.0 concluded we were mostly stuck with seeing Aymeric and his supporters, which is a flavour I don't particularly care for as it wasn't what intrigued me about Ishgardian society in the first place.

So, here's hoping that all the factions involved in 4.0 will be able to do their own thing and be complicated. I don't want the grit removed. I don't want them all to suddenly become 'progressive' as that makes for a boring story. Let the Ala Mhigans continue to be flawed. Let the Garleans be well intentioned extremists, working towards the greater good in their own way - but ensure that they aren't without redeeming qualities.

Hmm the feels.

Also needs more Pirates.

(05-16-2017, 08:48 AM)Sylentmana Wrote: [ -> ]New Stormblood video just came out showing some cutscenes for the MSQ. Among them we get to see Yda unmask and guess who she bears an uncanny resemblance to. Spoilers ahead!

Who does Lysse resemble? I must have missed that.

I think OP means YdaLyse's uncanny resemblance to the Lady in Red, being as they hadn't caught up MSQ yet and didn't realise that this had already been revealed in patch 5.56.

(05-17-2017, 10:04 AM)Kilieit Wrote: [ -> ]I think OP means YdaLyse's uncanny resemblance to the Lady in Red, being as they hadn't caught up MSQ yet and didn't realise that this had already been revealed in patch 5.56.

Exactly.