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Caelthus posted...

I just want to point out that if you're enjoying the game this much, at this point, you're in for a real treat, because ARR is universally considered the lowest point by far, with Heavensward in particular taking a very, very significant jump in quality that just keeps increasing from that point forward. The current and previous expansion are often heralded as one of the greatest FFs of all time even.

This makes me so happy every time somebody says it. It's like, the universal opinion, which gives me confidence that it's true.

I'm a very story-oriented gamer. I love games with good characters and a focus on narrative. I love to get invested in things unfolding. Honestly, I had a couple of moments in the first arc here where I got a little teary eyed.

One moment that stands out the most might not have been all that significant, but it's when the alliance is in front of the enemy gates, and the speeches are being given right before the final assault on Castrum Meridianum.

Just one particular line got me. I don't even think it was voice acted. It was something along the lines of..."You probably know him as the one leading the charge, but we know him differently. We know him as a dear friend who has endured untold hardship on our behalf."

Shit, man. What a way to make me feel the story in a personal way. Having Alphinaud speak up about how much my character means to he and the other Scions as a friend, and not just as 'the champion.'

That's what's at stake here, to me: not just NPCs who offer quests, but characters who I feel an actual connection to.

They really did get a lot of things right with this one. Maybe I'm just so used to playing WoW and being neglected that any sign of personal appreciation makes me emotional, but that little bit really struck a chord.