Summary
- Alphinaud has the most dialogue in Final Fantasy 14, surprising many longtime players.
- Despite only being featured heavily in Dawntrail, Wuk Lamat comes in third place.
- Unsurprisingly, Urianger's most used words consist of 'tis', 'thou', and 'Loporrits'.
In a fascinating deep dive into Final Fantasy 14's dialogue, an avid player has meticulously analyzed the game's text from A Realm Reborn through to the latest expansion, Dawntrail. The findings, shared by Reddit user turn_a_blind_eye, reveal that Alphinaud boasts the highest amount of dialogue in the entire game. This revelation comes as a surprise to many long-term fans, given the game's extensive history spanning over a decade.
Final Fantasy 14's journey began with its initial release in 2010, but the 1.0 version was met with widespread criticism. The game's poor reception led to its shutdown in November 2012, following an in-game calamity where the moon, Dalamud, collided with Eorzea. This event paved the way for the revamped 2.0 version, A Realm Reborn, launched in 2013 under the direction of Naoki Yoshida, who aimed to restore the game's reputation.
The comprehensive analysis provided by turn_a_blind_eye breaks down the dialogue across each expansion, showcasing which characters speak the most and their most frequently used words. Alphinaud, a central figure since the game's inception, unsurprisingly leads the dialogue count. However, the presence of Wuk Lamat in third place, despite her introduction near the end of Endwalker and significant role in Dawntrail, caught many by surprise. Her dialogue surpasses that of established characters like Y'shtola and Thancred, reflecting the character-centric nature of Dawntrail.
Another notable mention is Zero, a newer character who has secured a spot in the top 20 for dialogue, even outpacing the fan-favorite antagonist Emet-Selch. Urianger's dialogue adds a touch of humor, with his frequent use of archaic terms like 'tis' and 'thou', alongside 'Loporrits'—the moon rabbits introduced in Endwalker, with whom he spends considerable time.
Looking ahead, Final Fantasy 14 promises an exciting 2025 with the anticipated release of Patch 7.2 early in the year, followed by Patch 7.3, which is expected to conclude the Dawntrail storyline.
