Final Fantasy 12 Creator Denies Long-Running Fan Theory About Main Character
A long-running Final Fantasy fan theory that has often been touted as a fact has been debunked on social media, as the creator of Final Fantasy XII has confirmed that Basch was never meant to be the protagonist of the game, despite reports to the contrary. This rumor stems from the fact that Vaan, the actual protagonist of FF12, is one of the most disliked protagonists in the series due to his character design and lack of agency within the story, especially compared to the other party members.
FF12 is a highly-regarded entry in the series, but it’s not without its detractors. The Final Fantasy fanbase has long spread the theory that Basch fon Ronsenberg was the game’s original protagonist, as he has a much more direct link to the plot than Vaan. Basch is a knight falsely accused of murdering his king, as he was framed by his twin brother for the crime, and he joins the party in an attempt to clear his name and get revenge for his former monarch. By comparison, Vaan is just a kid who wants to be a Sky Pirate. He spends most of the game dragged along for the ride, rather than being an active participant, with the storyline revolving around other characters, like Basch and Princess Ashe. As such, fans have claimed that Basch was intended to be the main character, but Square Enix wanted a younger protagonist in that role, similar to what happened in the international release of the original Nier game.
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Yasumi Matsuno Has Confirmed That Vaan Was Always Meant To Be The Protagonist Of Final Fantasy XIIThe rumor that Basch was the original hero of FF12 has been officially squashed. Twitter user eyesonbee contacted FF12’s
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