Volume warning, sorry I’m super loud lol
My reactions to the end of Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood! (4.0, this does not include the patches)
I just wanna clear something up, I do not hate Lyse. I know I rant about her/complain about her a decent amount but I still do like her as a character. She annoys me at times and doesn’t always make the best decisions, but I think that it makes her a very human character. Also I rant a lot in this video so… sorry lol.
Also at one point I mention that “all of the areas suck”, I didn’t mean the entire game, just Gyr Abania in general. I just didn’t find any of the areas there all that great aesthetically.
I hope you all enjoy my reactions! The end of the 4.0 is where Stormblood really picked up for me and I loved it so much!
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Thancred is still in mourning….let him be hobo for a couple more patches.
Edit: I know you are already past Shadowbringers lol.
Hi bree, will you be reacting to Fanfest at any point? I really dont wanna miss you seeing it haha!
If you level Dark Knight you’ll get to meet that “wounded temple knight” again, but not in the way you might think
It’s a really really really good story, if only to experience it in the context of the WoL’s growth
Hey, Bree been waiting patiently for this and I hope you're feeling better. I do enjoy your vids and await your further adventures, covid and vaccne effects be damned.
can't wait to see your reaction on shadowbringer. the best patch ever for me.
Weee I'm in this one
.. Lovely vid as always Bree ^_^ Sorry for not being in stream for absolutely ages O_O'''
Also I have to say that the Flag scene absolutely destroys me every time… Somehow I feel more patriotism for that shot than any RL equivalent XD
Aaaah nostalgic memories. What a wild ride these bosses and final moments of Stormblood were. Taking down Zenos, then fighting a dragon primal? Fantastic. Then of course… That.
A lot of players say Stormblood is the weakest of the expansions. I think there's merit to that, but it still isn't bad.
That ending still brings a little tear to my eye. I am so proud of Lyse. She has come a long way. I know I'm in the minority, but I like Lyse. Always have. And while it was hard to see her as a leader, obviously Conrad saw something in her that we didn't. <3
1:15:11… That FACE!
YEEEEEEEE!! I love this series so muuuch!! Your reactions to Estenien and Nero at the end brought me so much joy and laughter!!
When they showed the snapshot of Lyse and Papalymo in front of the Ala Mhigan flag during the end credits I teared up so bad
I can't wait to see your playthrough of the post Stormblood stuff!!
I LOVE ZENOS
i love my sarcastic 4/10 comment reaction got in the video
And Zenos was never heard from again!
Hello! I just found your channel and I'm loving it. I noticed you were playing with a controller. As a fellow controller user, are you playing on PC or Playstation? I saw you taking a screenshot and my screenshots have no where to go.
I'm glad someone else agrees that M'naago would've been a better choice for leader of the Resistance than Lyse. Even fans of Lyse (which I tried really hard to be) have to admit she's a much better follower than leader.
Also, lol @ Bordan. I agree, 10/10. It was also funny seeing you do minimum ilvl on Shinryu. Just before you hit that, I was thinking "hey, at least it's not bad now at 340 or whatever it caps you to." When I first did it, I was like 320 or just short of that, as I started the game right about when Stormblood came out and we were up to 4.2 by the time I got there, and I remember wiping once or twice before barely getting through. 280 must truly be a nightmare. Props to you and your group for making it through that.
The singing I never expect at the ending to this day.
1:14 to 1:16 or so…. don't worry, there's plenty of crying to come.
0:59 Nice
I’d give my eye teeth to fight alongside you in 6.0! It’s been so amazing watching you fall in love with this masterpiece of a game, thank you for sharing it with us
The anthem hits a little different when you realize the garleans appropriated the anthem earlier in the expansion. Not only was this being sung to signify the end of the expansion, but also to reclaim their very identity from an oppressive regime.
That frustration with Zenos’ final slash is so relatable.
Intended, but still frustrating.
Really looking forward to how the Stormblood patches go for you!
Oh boy, the next patches….
But Bree… rubber duck sounds
I love how Estinien just basically arrives, nonchalantly destroys the biggest cannon and leaves without explaining himself any further, chad move right there
Zenos is our best friend tho
"you don't get to come back!" …right >_>
Her surname is pronounced "Blifsowen"
Hello Bree thanks for your videos
So will wait for your edits. Those are great btw and thank you for them!
The wait for more begins!
Loved your reactions, watched all but Shiva (which I will do soon) and enjoyed them.
I know you are further ahead and I am excited to see that, but I enjoy these highlight videos for being easier to consume
Oh I just checked yout twitch, congrats on being on current content with the MSQ
I don’t know if you noticed, but the final tableaux created during the anthem at the end is the artwork for Stormblood, just one more reason to FUCKING LOVE THIS GAAAAAAAAME heheh. Also Papalymo and Yda pop up in spirit during the credits, smiling
I still love the ending to this expansion
Holy shit, taht ending was only the last expansion? It feels like two expansions ago. Love the next story arc.
Tenacious Bree is an amazing character name, kudos.
I LOVE THE REACTION
And with that done… tis' time to THROW WIDE THE GATES
Seeing Papalymo and Yda under the Ala Mhigo flag during sunset made me in tears
I will never understand the samurai sword revolver barrel that Zenos lugs around. Like first of all, who on the team thought of that? Secondly, who, in world, thought to make that for Zenos? Thirdly, why does Zenos even want or need that? I have so many questions lol. Its not even practical. You're better off just having three swords sheathed normally on your waist than lugging around a whole barrel. I mean it's cool visually but my brain just can't get over how impractical and extra it is. He's doing too much.
One thing to keep in mind about Fordola is that she's been brought up under the boot of Garlemald for her entire life. And she's seen countless revolutions fair, and good people get slaughtered, time and time again. The empire is very good at showing you that the only way out of being dead is to join them. And, after a couple generations of being citizens, why, you might even stop being called a Savage. Stormblood plays a lot into the themes of Imperialism and how the oppressed are in turn transformed into a tool of oppression by their masters. Fordola (and in a different but still relevant way Yotsuyu) are both victims of Garlemald, and while it doesn't excuse what they have done, it does explain it and lays a path for redemption. A redemption that will need sacrifice, contrition and much pain.
But hey, that's why we have the patch content.
A lot of people spend a lot of words talking about the flaws in Stormblood but not nearly enough discussing the bits of it I think hit the best, which is a shame. There is a lot of very good stuff in this expansion, and it gets overlooked because its sandwiched between two arguably "better" expansions. But it's kind of like comparing getting one million dollars against getting five million dollars. Sure, five million is better, but one million is nothing to sneer at.
I'm going to be so sad when I finish this playlist and have to wait for the Shadowbringers videos.
Remember back in Heavensward when the Ascians said "bruh, the Warrior of Light's powers rival that of the gods." And Fordola thinks they are chop liver? Has she not heard of their exploits? You would assume not, if her only threat was to compare Zenos' power to that of a primal. That's not super threatening when you have killed a dozen of them.