We Shape Our Final Fantasy 14 Warriors Of Light Just As Much As The Story Does
Even in games that offer tailored gameplay bolstered by dialogue trees, divergent story paths, or moral choices made by the player, there’s always an underlying plot that dictates your character’s narrative. The same can be said for Final Fantasy 14’s Warrior of Light. We choose their background, we decide how they look, then we pick their class before setting off into the world. We might determine which side quests we complete and how our role changes throughout the experience, but ultimately, the fate of our characters is already decided.
The plot undoubtedly shapes our character. Not only does it change the world around us and set the guidelines for what we experience, but the narrative often punches us in the heart with unexpected twists and emotional turns. Events not only impact our character’s canonical place in the universe, as in many cases, roleplayers flesh out the story beyond what the game offers to add even further depth. It’s a great way to feel like we're taking hold of the reins of fate for our character, even if the game has other plans for eventual developments and relationships. If I want to ship my Warrior of Light with Estinien, I’m not letting canon stop me!
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The real and more lasting way we shape our characters is through what we choose to do in the downtime between saving the world in the main scenario. This is ultimately what gives our WoL their “brand”. In my friend group, I’m known as the person obsessed with collecting minions, as I’ve snagged over 350 of the cute little guys. It’s a running joke with those who know me, but the laughter soon stops when they have to repeat dungeons with me non-stop to get a new minion. That’s the beauty
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