@@Gwydion_Wolf I have to imagine they put in the wave specifically for if people don't realize from the snap. It's easy to not think anything of the snap but there's no mistaking that handwave
Seriously! When the whole characterbuilding just caught you off guard! It's just so awesome, I instantly get sentimental feelings from moments like this! First Warrior of Light, then Emet-Selch! Moments like this make me play FF14 always again!
That's the line that gets me every time. Most people seem to react to "A smile better suits a hero," but it's this line that gets me. I think it's because of the state of the world. The pandemic will end. The rains will cease. And so many people won't be here to see it.
The entirety of Elidibus and his VA in post-ShB were fantastic, but his speech after Emet brings the party back, especially “For victory, I RENDER UP MY ALL-“ fucking gets me every time. It’s so good!!
It's such a small piece of the overall spectacle, but Elidibus's line where he realizes he can barely remember why he's fighting anymore gets me everytime. "It is my duty to guide mankind and this very star upon their... true... course... This, I swore..! To... to someone..." It's so superbly delivered. Big, bombastic declarations are actually not so hard to voice act, but those smaller moments, dripping with subtext and meaning, THOSE are what make a performance powerful.
The irony is that the promise he can't remember was to YOU, the warrior of light. His inspiration, the reason he became Elidibus. To be a savior, like his hero, the Warrior of Light. When the WoL Was still the seat of Azem, 14th of the convocation.
@@Lorkanthal I LOVE that they give you little comedic breaks after very emotional rides. Like the end of 5.3, the whole spiel with Alisae. It gives you something to laugh about which is so, so needed after everything they threw at you beforehand.
Wrong, AU G'raha "Villain, who simps for WoL, trapper of souls" Tia should've died with no soul transfer, but blood vessel to open crystal tower. This all happy ending BULLSHIT AFTER HE TRAPPED ELIDIBUS SOULS is a spit in the face to all that is logic just to give happy ending to the character I liked, but after what he did to Elidibus, hate beyond belief and he's getting more screentime than ever, I skip every cutscene he starts talking in.
In a single expansion of an MMO, they made us care about the NPCs in a different world, one which we haven't seen since the start of the game 8 (11 counting 1.0) years ago. Other games struggle to evoke such a connection even after years and years of trying to do so.
@@gandalf8216 FFXIV's writers know the cardinal rule about villains that other writers get wrong all the time. Every Villain has to be the hero of their own story. It makes no sense when they are just evil for no reason, they have to have a goal. Even more importantly, they have to have a goal that the reader can understand and in some ways agree with.
@@gandalf8216 depends on your moral compus. On one hand, his cause was just as valuable as ours, trying to save those he loved. On the otherhand, his "method" of doing it, the total abolishment of life to do so, tarnishes his crusade. Similar to the Grey Wolf. He well and truely believed in the Empires quest to eliminate the Eikon threat in order for the land to finally find peace. And even tried to avoid conflict if he could. But, as with Emet, his way of doing it (do as i say or be forced to), tarnished his goal.
How to make a good conflict: You make the point of contention *personal*. With Emet Selch vs. WoD, they are fighting for their loved ones, their families, their friends. Everyone they hold dear. With Ran'jit vs. Thancred they are fighting for their daughter, Minfilia. Then you take that position, and you make the two parties positions so fundamentally incompatible, that conflict is inevitable. With Emet vs. WoD, saving one's loved ones will result in the destruction of the other's. With Ran'jit vs. Thancred, one wants to protect Minfilia, and keep her safe, while the other wants to let her live her life, even if that means her death. When you have these two things in a story, you end up with a powerful, meaningful conflict, and a powerful, meaningful story.
I’m glad to actually see someone be as emotional as I was, in the same way I was. I cried so sooooo much. Even did the “calming breaths” when I started to tear up. I felt kind of silly when I cried over a certain Ascian waving goodbye, but it really got to me.
I always love to throw the detail when elidibus poses with the warriors before the second phase is a reference to the original FF14 1.0/ARR logo. Such a cool small moment. I always cry even after seeing so many reactions. I love this game so much
I'd say what makes this particular stream so special is that there are not many out there who immediately recognize/note that the Warrior of Light/Elidibus is in the form of FF1 Amano Warrior of Light, and then proceed to get emotional about it, even when the man does the pose. Also - I share in the moment with Emet giving us one last wave. Just like you, I cried mid-fight and it does make the fight harder, like goddang it. You use a crystal that summons friends and he comes up to save you at the moment when you need a friend. (Told you this was the crying patch)
If I remember correctly there is a cutscene where a picture of original WoL can be seen while the whole idea behind the phenomenon is explained. So when I saw him turn into saidqqq form I was like "ohhhhh he's THE WoL", even though I never played other FF games.
It's even more emotional when you think about the context of that scene. Elidibus was turning into "THE" Warrior of Light. The original one. His inspiration. In other words, he was turning into his interpretation of "You" that still remained buried deep inside his fragmented memories. Iirc, he idolized Azem.
I believe that the two soul crystals that Elidibus grabbed at the end were the ones for Lahabrea and Igeyorhm (we fought both of them at the same time at the end of Heavensward), and that they were also the two Ancients we see in the flashback Elidibus has where they were talking to him about their worries with his obsession with his duty. One of them says something along the lines of “Just look out the window! The rains have ceased and we’ve been blessed with another beautiful morning. Come outside with us.” So when Elidibus repeats that line as he is dying, he is lamenting the fact that he didn’t take up their offer when he had the opportunity and now he never can.
Thank you for explaining! I’ve always thought that that line was great, but couldn’t emotionally connect with it, even after knowing that Elidibus was just a child. Now I just need to find the cutscene for it to re-experience it in-game! Still think Seto and Lyna are the biggest tearjerkers of 5.3, but I now understand why people always bring up that line!
@paladinodlanier There are two possible explanations for his size (and in fact it might even be both). From what I've read, Elidibus was in his mid-to-late teens. Not a child, per se, but not an adult either. It might also be that so much of Elidibus' personality and soul had been eroded as the result of being Zodiark's Heart that all that was left of him in the end was the most pure or concentrated parts of his psyche. So we are seeing him as a child because that's all that was left of him in the end.
I am always surprised that one of the most emotional scenes in this patch is one that's completely devoid of voice acting when you and Graha make time to talk to Lyna. She's such a freaking amazing character.
@@YunalesckaGames S+ tier 100% I'm glad you read through that scene. I always wonder what kind of heartless monster would ever choose the "we need to get going" in that part.
One thing I find super interesting about that bit where we summon Emet-Selch is that this ISN'T the first time we've done something like this. I'd be willing to bet that we did the same thing when Ysayle and Haurchefaunt appeared to help us remove the eyes of Nidhogg to save Estinien.
What I think would be crazy is during end Walker you face the cause of the final days or some crazy bad and you summon the 13 other convocation members with your unique magic
@@Khalmidgar in the trailer they just released it looks like Arbert and Emmet-selch make an appearance. Emmet narrates and there's a scene where someone with his hair gets grabbed by a demon.
Fun fact: Soken composed "To The End" (vs the og WoL) while in the hospital fighting cancer. The last scene with the Scions was also motion captured. That's why we get some very organic animations out of them.
When Elidibus said “I will strike you down” I got such a flashback to Garland using that same Line in FF1, and it literally took a second death for me the first time I fought him to notice Emet’s wave. I am so glad I go to experience this with you, and I can’t wait to experience the Endwalker journey with you as well friend.
That Seto scene gets me every time, especially since we had to put our 17yo dog down recently. Hard to imagine that the same voice actor that played the corrupt dickhead King Thoradin also voices Seto. I'm scared for what endwalker will bring for feels, this wrapped up a single expac, next we wrap up 5 expacs!
Yuna your reactions are so genuine and are a great reminder of why I love this franchise and this game so much. I got goosebumps watching this VOD with each OST transition
Hi, newer viewer of you Yuna. Liked your name, obviously from FFX:) It was a pleasure and an honor to watch you live playing this part of the epic story of FFXIV. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and being emotionally into the story. It feels very real and authentic. And coming from WOW as a new player, started few months ago mainly because of Anniefuchsia and Asmon, it touching to see others having the same reaction to the story as myself had during the journey recently. Please continue to enjoy your story in Eorzea, and keep up the good work! Best regards from Germany!
FFXIV is now down for the Endwalker patch... Yet watching Pyro getting to the end of 5.0 and through 5.3 is still the thing I'm anticipating most in the coming days.
A very nice bit of writing is put in this last part when you come running along around 39:00 : - The path and the stretch of forest is the SAME one you arrived in at the start of Shadowbringers - Exarch and Beq are lying in the SAME clearing you met the travelling merchant in - Lyna intercepts you at the Exarchic Gate and you travel to the Crystarium in the company of the Exarch
Amusing little detail at the end of Seat of Sacrifice: if you’re any other race, when G’raha stumbles with his staff and you help keep him steady, G’raha will look up at you, as is expected. However, if you’re a Lalafell, he looks down. Cute because smol.
The game could end RIGHT THERE, I wouldn't mind. This smells, feels and tastes like a finale, but I'm surely glad they will continue. I wonder how they are going to top this with Endwalker The Seat of Sacrifice was the best moment in the game, hands down.
@@rusampler1877 playing through all of them, none of them ended as well as this one did. Everything wrapped up, the musical cues were incredible, and its us all "heading off to the next adventure". Im extremely glad its not over, but its hard to create an ending as good as this
@@Mnkeys well it would make sense that it is an ending, seeing as how we are on the first in Shadowbringers and not the source where shit is still going down. So sure, it is an ending for the first. I don't know what you mean outside of that, it could never be a wrap up of the rest of the game, it was just a wrap up of Shadowbringers and the original Ancients.
@@MetalMaidenDeth Hard disagree. If they wanted to end the game's story there entirely, it'd be fulfilling and a great send off to me. It would take such slight changes to wrap it up because, at the time, theres no grave threat. They only set that up after.
It's been awesome watching your journey with this game - going from being "yeah this is good" to being full-blown immersed in the story & characters. This is prime content Yuna
Gotta love how when everyone else wakes up, they're all in their frumpy pajamas, but Y'Shtola looks like she could go out to the club right from bed. She's always got to be stylish!
That handwave and the realization it was Emet is the reason my group died after that cutscene because as one of the healers, I couldn't function through my tears.
Fun fact: with the Japanese text, the nameplate changes from Crystal Exarch to G’raha Tia the moment he says “promise me you’ll take me on your next adventure.” As if you didn’t already have your heart ripped out
I‘m thinking about playing the whole game again. Would you say it‘s worth playing it in Japanese the second time for the voice acting? I would only understand maybe about 10% of the spoken words, so I‘d have to rely mostly on the subtitles.
@@MacTaipan If you don't speak Japanese, you won't get anything from the Japanese dialogue other than a nice performance. The subtitles are not accurate to what's being said in Japanese--they're a direct transcription of the English dialogue, like closed captions. You're not going to get the same experience as someone who understands Japanese. That said, the performances ARE excellent, so if you don't care about the discrepancy, go for it! I speak Korean so I understand enough spoken Japanese that the discrepancy bothers me and I can't do it. My audio is in English.
This damn game has a way of captivating you, making you cheer, cry and laugh at levels I thought not possible in an MMO. Bless you Square Enix and Yoshida-P.
I just finished watching your Twitch vod and this comes out lol. Loved all your reactions especially when you saw Elidibus' final form! You were so genuine in everything.
5.3 will always be a patch that just wrecked me, even now no matter times I have watched it. What a journey, what a story! I'm glad to have been able to see you go through it! We all shared joy and tears with you!
Not a single pet owner can survive Seto’s farewell. Not a single parent can survive Thancred’s goodbye to Ryne. I have 3 sons and pets. I broke at both scenes. Not afraid to admit I cried during those
That Lahee during the Lady Chai scene was great. I was so emotional during that part and lahee made me laugh at the ridiculousness of it all. Loved it.
FFXIV it's a stellar game and a love letter to the franchise, being a FF Player increase by 500% your experience playing FFXIV so you can catch most/all References to other titles. The game by itself it's a masterpiece, i just feel sad cuz most of FF Players refuse to play this game for ignorance and prejudice, because it's an "MMO" and they have no idea dispite being a MMO this game it's a RPG first, a Final Fantasy first and just like any other FF game there's a Plot, Character Development, Cutscenes, Dialogues, everything that any Offline game does and more.
its an outdated game. and if they dont start innovating with FF 16 the franchise will die. they are focusing on the wrong things (singleplayer, moderation...) and they live in the past. they don't innovate. Imagine a final fantasy game with good action combat, ability to tame open world monsters as your mounts, fun gamemodes from Arena, open world raid bosses people would fight over for.... even Capture the Flag or King of the hill. make it free to play. sell good skins. thats what Final fantasy genre needs. also good social system like voice chat or voice bubbles or like New World chat I guess... the game has some really good PvE elements, music, zones bosses, story.. but its not a complete game lack of social features like chat bubbles, smaller nameplates aka small text font size option (last time I checked there was only normal and big option=) and no vocie chat. you have an outdated combat and subscription model with convoluted login/register/buy game systems. u lack social and PvP updates. u lack innovation. u don't even wanna complete game. u don't combine PvE elements with PvP. like open world raid bosses where players and guilds would fight to contest them. they could drop epic mounts. or exp/gear tokens that could be 1 alternative to story progression. or the ability to tame open world monsters as your mount. but most good mounts are locked behind a paywall or insane grind. u don't have Frontline sound or graphic notification. the lack of PvP mounts/events/quests. u only care about PvE and story players.u focus on shemale model instead of updating your game lol. also no blue mage in PVP (most good MMORPG animations main character is classless class. from Kirito to the main character in the Kings avatar animation. u don't have a single good 4v4 map like Heavens Arena from the King's avatar. FFXIV community could learn a lot from the Kings Avatar animation from Tencent. your combat too. 20 years behind. no skillshots or dodges, not even hybrid action combat like gw2, let alone true action combat like smite or Vindictus...2.5s global cooldown time with tab target combat in 2021... and they thought they are gonna solve the issues of combat by just adding crazy animations...but that cluttered the game and now they cannot even lower global cd time because of that. lack of social interaction. because u only have chat box that gets spammed whole day and emotes. emotes are nice but feel like u also need chat bubbles or voice chat. games 15 years ago successfully implemented chat bubbles. also new players cannot their content on ffxiv reddit, u have blocked comments on your FFXIV promotion videos so people cannot discuss it.... you take people that care for the game and complain as "toxic"... the game lack social and PVP updates? doesn't have chat bubbles (you only look at chat box whole day which sux), smaller nameplates aka text font size option, voice chat, good 4v4 Arena style map like Heavens Arena from the King's Avatar animation, no frontline popout sound notification, outdated combat and subscription model, convoluted login/register system (cant even use afna at launcher reset password confirm email box), no blue mage in PVP, lack of innovations such combining already good PvE elements with PVP such as open-world raid bosses where players and guild fight to contest said bosses? compete for the boss. they could drop epic mounts o exp/gear tokens which could be a great alternative to story leveling. new players cannot share their content on ffxiv reddit... doesn't change the fac the game has 500 ms animation lock + 2.5s global cd tab targeting combat. 20 years behind. they thought they will fix the combat by adding crazy animations, but that also just cluttered the game. mybe they could lower global cd to 2 second but anything lower hard because crazy animations. but the core problem si still there. tab targeting combat. not even hybrid action combat with skillshots and dodges. elt alone true action combat like Smite, Vindictus r the Kings Avatar animation. WoW TBC, for example, ahs bunch of instant casts too but only 1 second global cd. also wow tbc has chat bubbles and voice chat... ffxiv only has emotes and chat box. and it sux watching into chat bo whole day that get spammed. it is not socially interactive. or actually good 4v4 map like heavens Arena from the Kings Avatar or open-world raid bosses where players and guild could fight to contest them....or ability to tame open world monsters as your mount....innovate....more PVP events/rewards/mounts, combine PvE and PVP elements... and ffxiv community often mix competitive spirit and rivallry with toxicity
hooooollllyyyy shit what a roller coaster! Im so happy you started playing this and finally see why the game is so highly praised. Im sure you didnt doubt ppl but its a tough sell to tell ppl to play this all the way through and understand/appreciate its story cycle.
So nice to see a streamer recognize the OG WoL. I just realized while watching this video that it makes sense: you're in 'the First,' and so you'll see 'the First' hero of this franchise. That kind of reference being intentional is not a stretch, as the 12 legions of Garlemald use references to previous games. The 7th legion was responsible for 'Project Meteor,' the 6th legion was the one that attacked Azys Lla which itself bears a huge resemblance to the floating continent in FFVI, including the Warring Triad (if you did that optional trial storyline), Zenos as the head of the 12th legion fought you after merging with a God-like entity much like how Vayne Solidor did, and the list goes on. ...which brings up something interesting. The one who became 'the heart' of Hydaelyn was named Venat, the same as a character in FFXII, including the same pronunciation (the T is silent.) If Zenos uses references to 12...now I'm REALLY wondering how Venat will play into Endwalker.
A lot of streamers that I've watched so far that's gotten to that Seto scene has not failed to make me cry. From big names such as Rich even Savix (who is now an RP yeah) to you it bawls your eyes out. Even Rich telling his chat and tweeting how he "hated" it because the loss of his dog, (if I recall) hits you in so many ways. Looking at it when one of my oldest dog of many that's passed on a year ago this scene hits a lot. Fun little fact though: if you were a Lala the scene with the Exarch holding his staff you would be at the bottom half of it conversely so if you were playing other races. Also, the fact you recall the WoL is the same as of FF 1, if you see Hironobu Sakaguchi's adventure throughout Eorzea he is just about to finish Shadowbringers in record time. Him and Elidibus will be having a "Who wore it better" glam competition soon if you see his glam. Finally, DRG is best job haha.
Been following your shb journey and loving it, dropped a twitch prime on ya to show some support, cant wait to see you and everyone else in endwalker, the launch of a new expansion is a really magical time!
I was so sad I missed the second half of this stream, so I'm really thankful you uploaded this so quickly! Spoilery thoughts: - yeah I don't know how they expect us to do the second half of Seat of Sacrifice with tears in our eyes either, very rude tbh - I almost timed out in the Elidibus duty because I was gposing with Moenbryda for so long :( - The community had theories about the Fourteenth member of the Convocation after 5.0, and the story in 5.3 kind of sent us into a frenzy. Also, the fact that Emet-Selch made Azem's stone in secret out of regard for his longtime friend and companion... man - that Revenant's Toll cutscene was so unexpected and so joyous, it's the most amazing thing. - I'm really glad that you took a chance on playing an MMO. I played only single-player RPGs growing up and when WoW came out I had a lot of anxiety about playing with other real people. It's got to be even rougher doing it in front of so many people who care so much, but for fans of the series it's both a love letter to the past and an acknowledgement of how powerful fantasy stories can be.
Good lord. Didnt she just beat the base game 5 days ago? Hope she enjoyed it however fast she went through it though! 5.3 ending is awesome. I dont cry often but 5.3 got me. The lesson I took away from it is understanding your enemy and why they fight. Not many will understand.
FINALLY I find someone who recognizes how COOL it is that they were able to find a way to put the Final Fantasy 1 Warrior of Light in the game! Every other reaction I've seen to this scene, people never react to that part! IT'S SO COOL!!!
The people of the first...deserve all the happiness they can get. XIV is amazing, and reactions like this demonstrate exactly why - it's a special kind of game.
You are the only streamer I've seen actually notice the pose he does in the beginning of the fight. The one from the official FF1 artwork by Amano. Such a small detail, I love how much effort and passion goes into this game. The pose he does with the other warriors of light after the intermission is also probably a reference to the original FF14 logo.
Thanks for sharing your 5.3 experience. It's such a great ending to the overall Shadowbringers story. The Warrior of Light fight also has my favorite FF14 Easter egg: the WoL shades during part 2 of the fight is the cast of FF4. You've got two lallafel who use Twincast Meteor (Palom and Porom), a Dark Knight wearing the Baron Helm (Cecil), a Bard who uses Holy (Rosa and her bow), a Summoner who's Bahamut has blue flame (Rydia), a Ninja with Water and Fire ninjitsu attacks (Edge) and the Warrior (Cid, who could use axes).
Watching you play through this game, that I love so much, has been an incredible treat. Getting to join in with you on a couple of trials has been a great bonus to that, which I'm super thankful for. Thanks for what you do! Can't wait to see more. You're almost done with MSQ, but there's some trials and raids and things that I'm very excited to see you play through! And then Endwalker soon.
There is a neat detail that I haven't seen anyone catch yet. Right before you fight elidibus the first time, the name on the text box changes from elidibus to ardbert. This implies that, if this scene was voice acted (which it feels like it was meant to), his voice would have changed back to ardberts. This is why WoL looks so visibly angry right before the fight, they know elidibus is mocking them.
"The rains have ceased, and we are blessed with another beautiful day... but you are not here to see it..." I had never cried so hard as i did when Elidibus delivered that line on us. It is... it is soul-crushing and beautiful...
It's nice to see reaction videos of ff14, if only to see I wasn't the only one whose eye holes were leaking. Can't wait to see your take on End Walker, subscribed!
I really did not think I would find an FF fan streamer to play this game without referencing so many of the old series. I immediately subbed to this channel and will watch your whole playthrough of the MSQ of FFXIV.
I love how badass Graha got after being more like a boys scout in ARR xDDD But when I did the Crystal Tower Story I was so hoping to see him again...god I love Square Enix xD
Keep it up! As much as I enjoy other streamers, I wish more were Final Fantasy fans to get the franchise references and tributes, it gives it that extra Omph to what happens in screen, that's what I enjoy the most of your videos, reactions to FF meta-content, a woman of culture.
Congrats on completing 5.3, the single most important and beefiest patch in the entire game! I'm not just referring to just the MSQ. I'm referring to all of Patch 5.3 and everything that came with it in August 2020.
Told you about that massive treat! Mega grats on clearing patch 5.3!!! I thought its awesome that as a basic Final Fantasy player, we come full circle in proving we're above our base influence in the OG of Light. It shows we move forward and embrace the future on the foundation of why we became FF fans. Also, DX cross chop for the win!! Now you get the honor of experiencing Endwalker, or an MMO, evolve on time!! \o/
That Seto/Ardbert scene was extremely painful to me having just lost somebody to illness about a month before I got to that part.... that and Elidibus' last line.
Did you notice that the Spectral Thief boss in the 5.3 dungeon was Locke Cole from FF6? All the bosses there were heroes from other FF mainline games who Elidibus summoned. (Lenna being the 2nd and Berserker Bart the last one) Elidibus also summoned Cecil and the FF4 crew to fight with him in his last battle. Easy to miss but super cool. Especially for a FF fan like you. Also don't know if you noticed. But Elidibus was just a young Ancient. Basically a kid. 😢 But what a ride this was. Was right there, crying with you... Again. Even though I've seen it all already so many times.
You held together quite well! I ugly cried for a good 10 minutes during that entire sequence (WoL Fight~End credits). Reason why I don't wear makeup while playing this game anymore lmfao.
The conversation regarding the creation of the soul stones makes so much more sense now. My guess, for all of his bluster, Emet-Selch was the friend that made Azem a stone in secret when the convocation decided they were unworthy. He came when you called, even beyond the grave. Also, in the end of 6.0 "As the bearer of Azem's crystal you should consider it your sacred duty to see all of these places and more, I certainly did."
You know what get's me with that cutscene? When The Exarch finally puts his soul into the crystal before fully crystalizing??? The FACE our WoL makes, our character, us!? Is the EXACT same face EVERYONE makes in their first playthrough, when they reach this cutscene, its the same face we make, or try to make. THATS HWY ITS .... UGH.
Not sure if you got to see it, but if you Limit Break WoLidibus he'll use Hallowed Ground to invuln it. (You can cancel and redo it after it wears off)
A little trivia, the book loving liberian Moren has the same face model as the most-punchable-face Asahi/Fandaniel. Moren just doesn't do the punchable expression.
One of my favorite past times is watching people’s reaction to 5.0 and 5.3
Same!
We are masochists... But we can't stop. XD
and 3.3
xD
I love to do it also, but i do not like when i cry the whole 5.3 :D
Everyone gangsta till Seto closes his eyes.
I teared up just reading this.
It was Elidibus that done me in
it's always the "I knew. I always knew" that gets me like a dagger through the heart
I break at, "Seto, my old friend. You've grown!" and then Seto gets close and growls, I CAN'T HANDLE THAT! Q_Q
The Seto moments always break me
"Another 5.3 reaction huh?.. Well I didn't plan to cry again today, but it's not like I have anything else to do with my eyes." -Me
LOL x2
I just love seeing people's reaction at Emet waving goodbye.
😭😭
She missed realizing the finger snap..... Then her soul died at the wave ☺
it's an addiction. I must see all of the reactions, forever :D
@@Gwydion_Wolf I have to imagine they put in the wave specifically for if people don't realize from the snap. It's easy to not think anything of the snap but there's no mistaking that handwave
Seriously! When the whole characterbuilding just caught you off guard! It's just so awesome, I instantly get sentimental feelings from moments like this! First Warrior of Light, then Emet-Selch! Moments like this make me play FF14 always again!
Elidibus' final monologue always gets me. Especially the last line and the VA's delivery. You can feel it. Such a great expansion!
That's the line that gets me every time. Most people seem to react to "A smile better suits a hero," but it's this line that gets me. I think it's because of the state of the world. The pandemic will end. The rains will cease. And so many people won't be here to see it.
the "but you are not here to see it" kills me the most......it hurts so much
@@dio7288 particularly because it is coming from a child
The entirety of Elidibus and his VA in post-ShB were fantastic, but his speech after Emet brings the party back, especially “For victory, I RENDER UP MY ALL-“ fucking gets me every time. It’s so good!!
It hurts so much more after Endwalker...
It's such a small piece of the overall spectacle, but Elidibus's line where he realizes he can barely remember why he's fighting anymore gets me everytime. "It is my duty to guide mankind and this very star upon their... true... course... This, I swore..! To... to someone..." It's so superbly delivered. Big, bombastic declarations are actually not so hard to voice act, but those smaller moments, dripping with subtext and meaning, THOSE are what make a performance powerful.
The irony is that the promise he can't remember was to YOU, the warrior of light. His inspiration, the reason he became Elidibus. To be a savior, like his hero, the Warrior of Light. When the WoL Was still the seat of Azem, 14th of the convocation.
Yuna: "Please...please make it stop."
Ishikawa: "No. No, I don't think I will."
ok you deserve a break. here, have y'shtola being carried around like a little kitten by runar.
@@Lorkanthal I LOVE that they give you little comedic breaks after very emotional rides. Like the end of 5.3, the whole spiel with Alisae. It gives you something to laugh about which is so, so needed after everything they threw at you beforehand.
“There is no perfect ending”
FFXIV: “STAAAANND TAAAAALLLL”
Wrong, AU G'raha "Villain, who simps for WoL, trapper of souls" Tia should've died with no soul transfer, but blood vessel to open crystal tower.
This all happy ending BULLSHIT AFTER HE TRAPPED ELIDIBUS SOULS is a spit in the face to all that is logic just to give happy ending to the character I liked, but after what he did to Elidibus, hate beyond belief and he's getting more screentime than ever, I skip every cutscene he starts talking in.
In a single expansion of an MMO, they made us care about the NPCs in a different world, one which we haven't seen since the start of the game 8 (11 counting 1.0) years ago. Other games struggle to evoke such a connection even after years and years of trying to do so.
Or a villain that we have a love-hate relationship with for only an expansion and when they appear again it makes us cry our eyes out.
@@rogersartandsolutions5074 I never hated Hades. I almost wanted to join his cause. His cause is more legit than any adventurer's.
@@gandalf8216 FFXIV's writers know the cardinal rule about villains that other writers get wrong all the time. Every Villain has to be the hero of their own story. It makes no sense when they are just evil for no reason, they have to have a goal. Even more importantly, they have to have a goal that the reader can understand and in some ways agree with.
@@gandalf8216 depends on your moral compus.
On one hand, his cause was just as valuable as ours, trying to save those he loved.
On the otherhand, his "method" of doing it, the total abolishment of life to do so, tarnishes his crusade.
Similar to the Grey Wolf. He well and truely believed in the Empires quest to eliminate the Eikon threat in order for the land to finally find peace. And even tried to avoid conflict if he could. But, as with Emet, his way of doing it (do as i say or be forced to), tarnished his goal.
How to make a good conflict:
You make the point of contention *personal*. With Emet Selch vs. WoD, they are fighting for their loved ones, their families, their friends. Everyone they hold dear. With Ran'jit vs. Thancred they are fighting for their daughter, Minfilia.
Then you take that position, and you make the two parties positions so fundamentally incompatible, that conflict is inevitable. With Emet vs. WoD, saving one's loved ones will result in the destruction of the other's. With Ran'jit vs. Thancred, one wants to protect Minfilia, and keep her safe, while the other wants to let her live her life, even if that means her death.
When you have these two things in a story, you end up with a powerful, meaningful conflict, and a powerful, meaningful story.
Best mechanic in any boss in this game... making us cry mid fight
My first run threw that fight, we died after the wave, because neither of the tanks could see their LB keys past the tears. 😭
I remember not moving for a solid couple of minutes after that scene. Then I realized I was still fighting.
This entire expansion deserves a standing ovation. What a story.
I’m glad to actually see someone be as emotional as I was, in the same way I was. I cried so sooooo much. Even did the “calming breaths” when I started to tear up. I felt kind of silly when I cried over a certain Ascian waving goodbye, but it really got to me.
It was so emotional!!! 😭😭 That hand wave got me so much.
I always love to throw the detail when elidibus poses with the warriors before the second phase is a reference to the original FF14 1.0/ARR logo. Such a cool small moment.
I always cry even after seeing so many reactions. I love this game so much
I'd say what makes this particular stream so special is that there are not many out there who immediately recognize/note that the Warrior of Light/Elidibus is in the form of FF1 Amano Warrior of Light, and then proceed to get emotional about it, even when the man does the pose.
Also - I share in the moment with Emet giving us one last wave. Just like you, I cried mid-fight and it does make the fight harder, like goddang it. You use a crystal that summons friends and he comes up to save you at the moment when you need a friend.
(Told you this was the crying patch)
It’s so emotional mannnnnnnnn 😭😭😭
Yeah it's like a bonus when whomever is reacting recognizes the WoL from FF1!
If I remember correctly there is a cutscene where a picture of original WoL can be seen while the whole idea behind the phenomenon is explained. So when I saw him turn into saidqqq form I was like "ohhhhh he's THE WoL", even though I never played other FF games.
It's even more emotional when you think about the context of that scene. Elidibus was turning into "THE" Warrior of Light. The original one. His inspiration. In other words, he was turning into his interpretation of "You" that still remained buried deep inside his fragmented memories. Iirc, he idolized Azem.
I believe that the two soul crystals that Elidibus grabbed at the end were the ones for Lahabrea and Igeyorhm (we fought both of them at the same time at the end of Heavensward), and that they were also the two Ancients we see in the flashback Elidibus has where they were talking to him about their worries with his obsession with his duty.
One of them says something along the lines of “Just look out the window! The rains have ceased and we’ve been blessed with another beautiful morning. Come outside with us.”
So when Elidibus repeats that line as he is dying, he is lamenting the fact that he didn’t take up their offer when he had the opportunity and now he never can.
One of them in the flashbacks was literally titled 'Speaker'. Lahabrea was the Speaker for the Convocation.
Thank you for explaining! I’ve always thought that that line was great, but couldn’t emotionally connect with it, even after knowing that Elidibus was just a child. Now I just need to find the cutscene for it to re-experience it in-game! Still think Seto and Lyna are the biggest tearjerkers of 5.3, but I now understand why people always bring up that line!
You know, that line always made the tears flow. now itl be 10x worse that I know this thanks lol.
@paladinodlanier There are two possible explanations for his size (and in fact it might even be both).
From what I've read, Elidibus was in his mid-to-late teens. Not a child, per se, but not an adult either.
It might also be that so much of Elidibus' personality and soul had been eroded as the result of being Zodiark's Heart that all that was left of him in the end was the most pure or concentrated parts of his psyche. So we are seeing him as a child because that's all that was left of him in the end.
@paladinodlanier It's also heavily implied that the person he swore the oath to was Azem
I am always surprised that one of the most emotional scenes in this patch is one that's completely devoid of voice acting when you and Graha make time to talk to Lyna. She's such a freaking amazing character.
I love Lyna so much.
@@YunalesckaGames S+ tier 100% I'm glad you read through that scene. I always wonder what kind of heartless monster would ever choose the "we need to get going" in that part.
I reqlly wish that scene was voice acted
It was SUCH a good scene. I was in tears immediately
Such a missed opportunity that it isn't voiced.
One thing I find super interesting about that bit where we summon Emet-Selch is that this ISN'T the first time we've done something like this. I'd be willing to bet that we did the same thing when Ysayle and Haurchefaunt appeared to help us remove the eyes of Nidhogg to save Estinien.
Seems like Azem’s unique magic is to summon their allies when in times of need. Checks out with what we’ve seen.
@@ninboy01 They did say we gather or summon or allies to help us through hard times or something like that.
What I think would be crazy is during end Walker you face the cause of the final days or some crazy bad and you summon the 13 other convocation members with your unique magic
@@Khalmidgar that would be something :o
@@Khalmidgar in the trailer they just released it looks like Arbert and Emmet-selch make an appearance. Emmet narrates and there's a scene where someone with his hair gets grabbed by a demon.
Fun fact: Soken composed "To The End" (vs the og WoL) while in the hospital fighting cancer.
The last scene with the Scions was also motion captured. That's why we get some very organic animations out of them.
That last scene is now my favorite cutscene from any game, ever.
When Elidibus said “I will strike you down” I got such a flashback to Garland using that same Line in FF1, and it literally took a second death for me the first time I fought him to notice Emet’s wave. I am so glad I go to experience this with you, and I can’t wait to experience the Endwalker journey with you as well friend.
That Seto scene gets me every time, especially since we had to put our 17yo dog down recently. Hard to imagine that the same voice actor that played the corrupt dickhead King Thoradin also voices Seto. I'm scared for what endwalker will bring for feels, this wrapped up a single expac, next we wrap up 5 expacs!
I had no idea that Seto and King Thordan had the same voice actor. That’s honestly pretty amazing
Yuna your reactions are so genuine and are a great reminder of why I love this franchise and this game so much. I got goosebumps watching this VOD with each OST transition
❤️❤️❤️❤️
ah yes, Feelbringer, Tearbringer, whatever people call
It always hits right in the feel
PAINBRINGERS!!
Elidibus' final lines elicit tears each and every time. 11/10 voice acting and music
Thus with the passing of the Exarch, did the end the reign of the final king of Allag, most beloved.
And to think Sakaguchi-san is a few days from finishing ShB. What a time to be an FF fan!
Im so hype to see him get to 5.3
He’s already on 5.0, I guess today he’ll beat it and 2 days he’ll get to the end of 5.3
Hi, newer viewer of you Yuna. Liked your name, obviously from FFX:)
It was a pleasure and an honor to watch you live playing this part of the epic story of FFXIV. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and being emotionally into the story. It feels very real and authentic. And coming from WOW as a new player, started few months ago mainly because of Anniefuchsia and Asmon, it touching to see others having the same reaction to the story as myself had during the journey recently.
Please continue to enjoy your story in Eorzea, and keep up the good work! Best regards from Germany!
I’ve seen Elidibes end scene probably over 100 times and still sheds a tear, I’m a grown freaking man. Cant wait to see pryo try to get through it
Shadowbringers might break Pyro
FFXIV is now down for the Endwalker patch... Yet watching Pyro getting to the end of 5.0 and through 5.3 is still the thing I'm anticipating most in the coming days.
A very nice bit of writing is put in this last part when you come running along around 39:00 :
- The path and the stretch of forest is the SAME one you arrived in at the start of Shadowbringers
- Exarch and Beq are lying in the SAME clearing you met the travelling merchant in
- Lyna intercepts you at the Exarchic Gate and you travel to the Crystarium in the company of the Exarch
Amusing little detail at the end of Seat of Sacrifice: if you’re any other race, when G’raha stumbles with his staff and you help keep him steady, G’raha will look up at you, as is expected.
However, if you’re a Lalafell, he looks down.
Cute because smol.
The callback, the reference to og wol is absolutely everything
Can't wait for the creator of the FF series to get to that point. He's already in ShB !
Cool to see someone really appreciate the Warrior of Light FF1 callback. Seems like it flies over a lot of people's heads.
I'm 100% certain, Yoshida-san is watching and crying with you.
😭😭
The game could end RIGHT THERE, I wouldn't mind. This smells, feels and tastes like a finale, but I'm surely glad they will continue. I wonder how they are going to top this with Endwalker
The Seat of Sacrifice was the best moment in the game, hands down.
Then you wouldn't have that expansion. Because people were saying same thing in previous ones.
@@rusampler1877 playing through all of them, none of them ended as well as this one did. Everything wrapped up, the musical cues were incredible, and its us all "heading off to the next adventure".
Im extremely glad its not over, but its hard to create an ending as good as this
@@Mnkeys well it would make sense that it is an ending, seeing as how we are on the first in Shadowbringers and not the source where shit is still going down. So sure, it is an ending for the first. I don't know what you mean outside of that, it could never be a wrap up of the rest of the game, it was just a wrap up of Shadowbringers and the original Ancients.
@@MetalMaidenDeth Hard disagree. If they wanted to end the game's story there entirely, it'd be fulfilling and a great send off to me. It would take such slight changes to wrap it up because, at the time, theres no grave threat. They only set that up after.
Im not so much wondering "how" they will top this.......
Im wondering if my heart/feels will survive how they top it..... 😬😬😭
It's been awesome watching your journey with this game - going from being "yeah this is good" to being full-blown immersed in the story & characters. This is prime content Yuna
Gotta love how when everyone else wakes up, they're all in their frumpy pajamas, but Y'Shtola looks like she could go out to the club right from bed. She's always got to be stylish!
That handwave and the realization it was Emet is the reason my group died after that cutscene because as one of the healers, I couldn't function through my tears.
The number of tanks who don't think to LB3 the incoming LB4 because of that handwave is completely forgivable.
"who do you think was leaving shiny rocks lying around in Amaurot, hero? the Shiny Rock Fairy?"
Fun fact: with the Japanese text, the nameplate changes from Crystal Exarch to G’raha Tia the moment he says “promise me you’ll take me on your next adventure.” As if you didn’t already have your heart ripped out
Also! In Lyna's last parting line, she actually refers to G'Raha as grandpa in Japanese (ojii-chan) and not as the Exarch
I‘m thinking about playing the whole game again. Would you say it‘s worth playing it in Japanese the second time for the voice acting? I would only understand maybe about 10% of the spoken words, so I‘d have to rely mostly on the subtitles.
@@MacTaipan If you don't speak Japanese, you won't get anything from the Japanese dialogue other than a nice performance. The subtitles are not accurate to what's being said in Japanese--they're a direct transcription of the English dialogue, like closed captions. You're not going to get the same experience as someone who understands Japanese. That said, the performances ARE excellent, so if you don't care about the discrepancy, go for it! I speak Korean so I understand enough spoken Japanese that the discrepancy bothers me and I can't do it. My audio is in English.
@@NightofOrion Thanks for your input! And I didn‘t know that Korean and Japanese are so closely related. Interesting.
This damn game has a way of captivating you, making you cheer, cry and laugh at levels I thought not possible in an MMO.
Bless you Square Enix and Yoshida-P.
I just finished watching your Twitch vod and this comes out lol. Loved all your reactions especially when you saw Elidibus' final form! You were so genuine in everything.
Seeing all of your friends ready and waiting to cheer for you after the Trial's end was incredibly wholesome.
There will not be a time when Seto scene doesn't make me cry like a baby.
Every good-bye scene was great. I got the feel too when Halric saying Tesleens last words when we visit her grave.
5.3 will always be a patch that just wrecked me, even now no matter times I have watched it. What a journey, what a story! I'm glad to have been able to see you go through it! We all shared joy and tears with you!
haven't caught any of your streams but loving these youtube videos please keep them coming
Yuna: Cries
Shadowbringers: But wait! There's more!Yuna: Cries harder
Not a single pet owner can survive Seto’s farewell. Not a single parent can survive Thancred’s goodbye to Ryne.
I have 3 sons and pets. I broke at both scenes. Not afraid to admit I cried during those
Your videos are so good. So glad I learned about you from the LuLu highlight videos. Keep up the great work!
That Lahee during the Lady Chai scene was great. I was so emotional during that part and lahee made me laugh at the ridiculousness of it all. Loved it.
FFXIV it's a stellar game and a love letter to the franchise, being a FF Player increase by 500% your experience playing FFXIV so you can catch most/all References to other titles. The game by itself it's a masterpiece, i just feel sad cuz most of FF Players refuse to play this game for ignorance and prejudice, because it's an "MMO" and they have no idea dispite being a MMO this game it's a RPG first, a Final Fantasy first and just like any other FF game there's a Plot, Character Development, Cutscenes, Dialogues, everything that any Offline game does and more.
its an outdated game. and if they dont start innovating with FF 16 the franchise will die. they are focusing on the wrong things (singleplayer, moderation...) and they live in the past. they don't innovate. Imagine a final fantasy game with good action combat, ability to tame open world monsters as your mounts, fun gamemodes from Arena, open world raid bosses people would fight over for.... even Capture the Flag or King of the hill. make it free to play. sell good skins. thats what Final fantasy genre needs. also good social system like voice chat or voice bubbles or like New World chat I guess... the game has some really good PvE elements, music, zones bosses, story.. but its not a complete game
lack of social features like chat bubbles, smaller nameplates aka small text font size option (last time I checked there was only normal and big option=) and no vocie chat. you have an outdated combat and subscription model with convoluted login/register/buy game systems. u lack social and PvP updates. u lack innovation. u don't even wanna complete game. u don't combine PvE elements with PvP. like open world raid bosses where players and guilds would fight to contest them. they could drop epic mounts. or exp/gear tokens that could be 1 alternative to story progression. or the ability to tame open world monsters as your mount. but most good mounts are locked behind a paywall or insane grind. u don't have Frontline sound or graphic notification. the lack of PvP mounts/events/quests. u only care about PvE and story players.u focus on shemale model instead of updating your game lol. also no blue mage in PVP (most good MMORPG animations main character is classless class. from Kirito to the main character in the Kings avatar animation.
u don't have a single good 4v4 map like Heavens Arena from the King's avatar. FFXIV community could learn a lot from the Kings Avatar animation from Tencent. your combat too. 20 years behind. no skillshots or dodges, not even hybrid action combat like gw2, let alone true action combat like smite or Vindictus...2.5s global cooldown time with tab target combat in 2021... and they thought they are gonna solve the issues of combat by just adding crazy animations...but that cluttered the game and now they cannot even lower global cd time because of that. lack of social interaction. because u only have chat box that gets spammed whole day and emotes. emotes are nice but feel like u also need chat bubbles or voice chat. games 15 years ago successfully implemented chat bubbles. also new players cannot their content on ffxiv reddit, u have blocked comments on your FFXIV promotion videos so people cannot discuss it.... you take people that care for the game and complain as "toxic"...
the game lack social and PVP updates? doesn't have chat bubbles (you only look at chat box whole day which sux), smaller nameplates aka text font size option, voice chat, good 4v4 Arena style map like Heavens Arena from the King's Avatar animation, no frontline popout sound notification, outdated combat and subscription model, convoluted login/register system (cant even use afna at launcher reset password confirm email box), no blue mage in PVP, lack of innovations such combining already good PvE elements with PVP such as open-world raid bosses where players and guild fight to contest said bosses? compete for the boss. they could drop epic mounts o exp/gear tokens which could be a great alternative to story leveling. new players cannot share their content on ffxiv reddit...
doesn't change the fac the game has 500 ms animation lock + 2.5s global cd tab targeting combat. 20 years behind. they thought they will fix the combat by adding crazy animations, but that also just cluttered the game. mybe they could lower global cd to 2 second but anything lower hard because crazy animations. but the core problem si still there. tab targeting combat. not even hybrid action combat with skillshots and dodges. elt alone true action combat like Smite, Vindictus r the Kings Avatar animation. WoW TBC, for example, ahs bunch of instant casts too but only 1 second global cd. also wow tbc has chat bubbles and voice chat... ffxiv only has emotes and chat box. and it sux watching into chat bo whole day that get spammed. it is not socially interactive. or actually good 4v4 map like heavens Arena from the Kings Avatar or open-world raid bosses where players and guild could fight to contest them....or ability to tame open world monsters as your mount....innovate....more PVP events/rewards/mounts, combine PvE and PVP elements... and ffxiv community often mix competitive spirit and rivallry with toxicity
You are absolutely right. This entire 2 hours and 20 minutes was amazing. Because of you.
hooooollllyyyy shit what a roller coaster! Im so happy you started playing this and finally see why the game is so highly praised. Im sure you didnt doubt ppl but its a tough sell to tell ppl to play this all the way through and understand/appreciate its story cycle.
"You made me who I am. Minfilia. Ryne."
Zoom in on Thancred's tattoo. I absolutely adore this nod to Louisoix.
So nice to see a streamer recognize the OG WoL. I just realized while watching this video that it makes sense: you're in 'the First,' and so you'll see 'the First' hero of this franchise. That kind of reference being intentional is not a stretch, as the 12 legions of Garlemald use references to previous games. The 7th legion was responsible for 'Project Meteor,' the 6th legion was the one that attacked Azys Lla which itself bears a huge resemblance to the floating continent in FFVI, including the Warring Triad (if you did that optional trial storyline), Zenos as the head of the 12th legion fought you after merging with a God-like entity much like how Vayne Solidor did, and the list goes on.
...which brings up something interesting. The one who became 'the heart' of Hydaelyn was named Venat, the same as a character in FFXII, including the same pronunciation (the T is silent.) If Zenos uses references to 12...now I'm REALLY wondering how Venat will play into Endwalker.
A lot of streamers that I've watched so far that's gotten to that Seto scene has not failed to make me cry. From big names such as Rich even Savix (who is now an RP yeah) to you it bawls your eyes out. Even Rich telling his chat and tweeting how he "hated" it because the loss of his dog, (if I recall) hits you in so many ways. Looking at it when one of my oldest dog of many that's passed on a year ago this scene hits a lot.
Fun little fact though: if you were a Lala the scene with the Exarch holding his staff you would be at the bottom half of it conversely so if you were playing other races.
Also, the fact you recall the WoL is the same as of FF 1, if you see Hironobu Sakaguchi's adventure throughout Eorzea he is just about to finish Shadowbringers in record time. Him and Elidibus will be having a "Who wore it better" glam competition soon if you see his glam.
Finally, DRG is best job haha.
Been following your shb journey and loving it, dropped a twitch prime on ya to show some support, cant wait to see you and everyone else in endwalker, the launch of a new expansion is a really magical time!
I was so sad I missed the second half of this stream, so I'm really thankful you uploaded this so quickly!
Spoilery thoughts:
- yeah I don't know how they expect us to do the second half of Seat of Sacrifice with tears in our eyes either, very rude tbh
- I almost timed out in the Elidibus duty because I was gposing with Moenbryda for so long :(
- The community had theories about the Fourteenth member of the Convocation after 5.0, and the story in 5.3 kind of sent us into a frenzy. Also, the fact that Emet-Selch made Azem's stone in secret out of regard for his longtime friend and companion... man
- that Revenant's Toll cutscene was so unexpected and so joyous, it's the most amazing thing.
- I'm really glad that you took a chance on playing an MMO. I played only single-player RPGs growing up and when WoW came out I had a lot of anxiety about playing with other real people. It's got to be even rougher doing it in front of so many people who care so much, but for fans of the series it's both a love letter to the past and an acknowledgement of how powerful fantasy stories can be.
Any time Lyna cries, the water works start. Bless her heart.
Good lord. Didnt she just beat the base game 5 days ago? Hope she enjoyed it however fast she went through it though!
5.3 ending is awesome. I dont cry often but 5.3 got me. The lesson I took away from it is understanding your enemy and why they fight. Not many will understand.
FINALLY I find someone who recognizes how COOL it is that they were able to find a way to put the Final Fantasy 1 Warrior of Light in the game! Every other reaction I've seen to this scene, people never react to that part! IT'S SO COOL!!!
The people of the first...deserve all the happiness they can get.
XIV is amazing, and reactions like this demonstrate exactly why - it's a special kind of game.
You are the only streamer I've seen actually notice the pose he does in the beginning of the fight. The one from the official FF1 artwork by Amano.
Such a small detail, I love how much effort and passion goes into this game. The pose he does with the other warriors of light after the intermission is also probably a reference to the original FF14 logo.
It's great to watch someone who is familiar with the whole franchise go through this!
haha i still cannot hold my tears back this patch
Excited for The raid series and the rest of msq
Thanks for sharing your 5.3 experience. It's such a great ending to the overall Shadowbringers story. The Warrior of Light fight also has my favorite FF14 Easter egg: the WoL shades during part 2 of the fight is the cast of FF4. You've got two lallafel who use Twincast Meteor (Palom and Porom), a Dark Knight wearing the Baron Helm (Cecil), a Bard who uses Holy (Rosa and her bow), a Summoner who's Bahamut has blue flame (Rydia), a Ninja with Water and Fire ninjitsu attacks (Edge) and the Warrior (Cid, who could use axes).
Watching you play through this game, that I love so much, has been an incredible treat. Getting to join in with you on a couple of trials has been a great bonus to that, which I'm super thankful for.
Thanks for what you do! Can't wait to see more. You're almost done with MSQ, but there's some trials and raids and things that I'm very excited to see you play through! And then Endwalker soon.
Man the bit with seto gets me every time
Congratulations on 5.3. This was a really good patch.
There is a neat detail that I haven't seen anyone catch yet. Right before you fight elidibus the first time, the name on the text box changes from elidibus to ardbert.
This implies that, if this scene was voice acted (which it feels like it was meant to), his voice would have changed back to ardberts.
This is why WoL looks so visibly angry right before the fight, they know elidibus is mocking them.
"The rains have ceased, and we are blessed with another beautiful day... but you are not here to see it..."
I had never cried so hard as i did when Elidibus delivered that line on us. It is... it is soul-crushing and beautiful...
I agree with you 100% with regards to Lyna. She stole my heart, even from such a distant world.
Amazing vid. Thanks for letting me relive this all over again just before Endwalker :)
I can’t wait to experience Endwalker at the same time. I’d love to be your healer in dungeons and raids. 🥰
Everytime we saw Elidibus memory, the other ancient always look down. And then you realize, Elidibus was just a child in that memory.
It's nice to see reaction videos of ff14, if only to see I wasn't the only one whose eye holes were leaking. Can't wait to see your take on End Walker, subscribed!
I really did not think I would find an FF fan streamer to play this game without referencing so many of the old series. I immediately subbed to this channel and will watch your whole playthrough of the MSQ of FFXIV.
I love how badass Graha got after being more like a boys scout in ARR xDDD But when I did the Crystal Tower Story I was so hoping to see him again...god I love Square Enix xD
thanks for sharing your journey with us!
THE MOMENT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR.
Keep it up! As much as I enjoy other streamers, I wish more were Final Fantasy fans to get the franchise references and tributes, it gives it that extra Omph to what happens in screen, that's what I enjoy the most of your videos, reactions to FF meta-content, a woman of culture.
Seeing Emet Selch free us from death in SoS had me absolutely jumping in my chair.
Congrats on completing 5.3, the single most important and beefiest patch in the entire game!
I'm not just referring to just the MSQ. I'm referring to all of Patch 5.3 and everything that came with it in August 2020.
Told you about that massive treat! Mega grats on clearing patch 5.3!!! I thought its awesome that as a basic Final Fantasy player, we come full circle in proving we're above our base influence in the OG of Light. It shows we move forward and embrace the future on the foundation of why we became FF fans. Also, DX cross chop for the win!!
Now you get the honor of experiencing Endwalker, or an MMO, evolve on time!! \o/
That Seto/Ardbert scene was extremely painful to me having just lost somebody to illness about a month before I got to that part.... that and Elidibus' last line.
Did you notice that the Spectral Thief boss in the 5.3 dungeon was Locke Cole from FF6? All the bosses there were heroes from other FF mainline games who Elidibus summoned. (Lenna being the 2nd and Berserker Bart the last one) Elidibus also summoned Cecil and the FF4 crew to fight with him in his last battle. Easy to miss but super cool. Especially for a FF fan like you. Also don't know if you noticed. But Elidibus was just a young Ancient. Basically a kid. 😢
But what a ride this was. Was right there, crying with you... Again. Even though I've seen it all already so many times.
That’s so cool I wish I noticed sooner! I’m freaking out now!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍
@@YunalesckaGames it's never too late to freak out. 😁
Naaaah, if it had been Locke, it would have been a spectral TREASURE HUNTER!
Palom and Porom doing the Twincast, yes.
Prayer circle in anticipation of the Endwalker Trailer reaction!
You held together quite well!
I ugly cried for a good 10 minutes during that entire sequence (WoL Fight~End credits). Reason why I don't wear makeup while playing this game anymore lmfao.
the best technical advance in the end is the toast being eaten
The conversation regarding the creation of the soul stones makes so much more sense now. My guess, for all of his bluster, Emet-Selch was the friend that made Azem a stone in secret when the convocation decided they were unworthy.
He came when you called, even beyond the grave. Also, in the end of 6.0 "As the bearer of Azem's crystal you should consider it your sacred duty to see all of these places and more, I certainly did."
Hello everyone who can't help but watch 5.0 and 5.3 reaction videos. I think we enjoy pain. Welp see you in the next one.
Like broken angels, wingless, cast from heaven's gate
(Our slumb'ring demons awake)
Glad there is a streamer that gets final fantasy lore and all the designs before FFVII
This expansion broke me, god I never cried so much in a video game
1:20:00 "I dunno why I got so emotional man" - It's freakin G'raha Tia!
I just realized now after Endwalker Gra’ha was not reffering to Zenos at all in that last seen.
You know what get's me with that cutscene? When The Exarch finally puts his soul into the crystal before fully crystalizing???
The FACE our WoL makes, our character, us!? Is the EXACT same face EVERYONE makes in their first playthrough, when they reach this cutscene, its the same face we make, or try to make. THATS HWY ITS .... UGH.
Emotional rollercoaster...
I literally only watch Yuna to see just how rekt she is going to be by Shb... hmmm.... *watches closely... *balling in tears*... I am satisfied.
Not sure if you got to see it, but if you Limit Break WoLidibus he'll use Hallowed Ground to invuln it. (You can cancel and redo it after it wears off)
Another streamer utterly destroyed by Seto's scene lol
Was so sadddddd
she is, literally she isnot holding the tear anymore
@@YunalesckaGames you get critical hit from that scene if you’re a pet owner
@@Stevexupen A direct crit if you've ever lost someone before you got a chance to say goodbye...
It's too strong!
A little trivia, the book loving liberian Moren has the same face model as the most-punchable-face Asahi/Fandaniel. Moren just doesn't do the punchable expression.
FFXIV is the ultimate love letter to the ENTIRE franchise, and it's why I love seeing your reactions to these moments!