FFXVI - Discussing the missed potential of Jill's character arc in Final Fantasy XVI (SPOILERS)

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Published on July 29, 2023 10:43:35 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuCg3daZBfE

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Final Fantasy XVI (2023)

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Discussion

Duration: 14:13

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Hello all! In this video I discuss my potentially controversial take on the lead female character in the story of Final Fantasy 16, Jill. Despite some promise early on in the story Jill ends up becoming a plot device to Clive, and is made redundant or offscreen when she isn't necessary for Clive's story and/or motivations.

In this video I discuss in detail the issues on why Jill ends up as a forgettable side character when she should have been a much more established and well written central character in the story. I also reference other female characters that miss out on their potential, such as Benedikta and Anabella, although at least with the former a prequel DLC could come out in the future to flesh out her character more.

Jill's character arc just fell a little short compared with Clive, Joshua, Dion, even the dynamic between Clive and Gav.

I hope you guys enjoy this video discussion, and let me know your thoughts in the comments below. Do you agree or disagree with my points about Jill? Are there other characters in the game's story that you feel fell short of their potential?

#ffxvi #finalfantasyxvi

Timestamp:

0:00 Intro
0:38 Discussion and initial problems with Jill's story arc
3:45 The Ultima story arc and Clive as 'Mythos' - the final nail in the coffin for Jill's character arc
5:26 Jill's attempt for a revenge story arc at Drake's Breath upstaged by Clive
8:20 Further discussion - we are told what happens with Jill, but rarely shown
10:21 Discussing Benedikta and Anabella
13:30 Conclusion

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