JRPGs are no stranger to turning ordinary people into intergalactic saviors. Final Fantasy XIV may be an MMORPG, but it’s also a JRPG deep to its core. That means I expected my humble level 1 adventurer to become a world-savior hero/godslayer. However, one thing in my hero’s journey that I did not expect was that […]
There are two maxims in Final Fantasy that complement each other. The first is that if they include an empire in the plot, it will probably be antagonistic. Second, this empire will be scientifically evolved compared to the other kingdoms. And what does that empire needs to develop technologically and keep such technology up to
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I’ve always liked zodiac signs – in the astrology spectrum, no horoscope for me. Cause of that, games that insert signs in their plot always caught my attention. When Final Fantasy Tactics came out, and I found out that a portion of the story revolved around the Zodiac Stones, I was instantly charmed and bought
The Final Fantasy franchise has an expansive universe that allows it to reuse elements between its games that are easily recognized, such as spell names, items, summons, and monsters. Whenever I see a Bomb, I know to be cautious and practice social distancing unless I want my face blown to smithereens. Other creatures in the
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What is the requirement for a villain to turn into a companion? Apparently, many Final Fantasy XIV antagonists check all these markers, and Gaius didn’t want to be left behind. Initially, The Black Wolf is a minor antagonist in Final Fantasy XIV version 1.0 and a major antagonist in A Realm Reborn. Then, in later
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The Final Fantasy franchise is known for its stellar and groundbreaking storytelling. Ask any Final Fantasy fan about their favorite franchise entry, and chances are they’ll answer in a heartbeat. That’s because the saga uses clear and concise techniques to unfold and create a memorable narrative of its games that makes a long-lasting impression on
What would an MMORPG be if it didn’t force dungeons down our throats and push us to team up with other online players? After all, if we’re online, we better enjoy all its internet-like features. In Final Fantasy XIV, that’s no different – at least for now. I don’t know how many or which MMORPGs
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Every great JRPG, massive or not, needs antagonists to serve as a backbone to the heroic motivation of our – usually teenage – heroes. Despite being an online game, Final Fantasy XIV does not escape this trope. Although the game and its narrative span hundreds of hours, the base game and its expansions have periodic
If you played Final Fantasy, you heard the name Highwind along the road – or sky. Usually bestowed as a surname for prominent dragoon characters, it was easy to identify a spear-wielding wyrm-slayer whenever the Highwind denomination landed. However, in Final Fantasy XIV, one of the most famous dragoons did not follow tradition. Albeit not
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Square Enix isn’t exactly short of the broody, antisocial, and borderline depressive characters. If I ask you to name one character that meets these criteria, I’m sure you have one on top of your mind. Although some simply act that way because their mom said they have a strong personality. Others have a background story
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