I know it’s not a hard thing to take a pic and come up with a personal coloring that fits, but it takes time and I would like you to respect my work - no matter how simple and effortless it looks. Everyone who has the game can make their own pic either using Prompto’s photographs or taking screenshots of some scenes in particular; so I don’t see why you would reupload one of my pics instead of taking the time to make/take your own.
And when I say that, I also talk about compilation of pictures and such. This might seem rude and also very laughable, as it’s not like I’m a great artist or a popular blogger who does fantastic things, but I feel that it’s pretty disrespectful that you would do so anyway. Especially when you tag those pictures I interpreted and arranged “my edit”, see the irony - that’s incredibly frustrating. Not to say discouraging.
I am a very insecure person when it comes down to sharing things on tumblr because of past bullies who used my opinions and creations to judge me and insult me. So even if those pics I make are common and so trivial you might scroll without ever noticing them; it took me time to work on them as much as it required a lot of courage for me to finally dare share them here, which believe me, is really not an easy thing to do at that point. Seeing my edits being reused and reuploaded, and then claimed as someone else’s truly discourages me, and I wonder if I should try at all. I mean, of course you haven’t insulted me in any way, but that you would just steal my pic away without concern is just as harmful as if you came up and insulted me. I know that it feels oversensitive and such and you’ll probably laugh at me, but I think that it’s just not okay and I would like you to respect my choice and not steal my pictures in the future if I ever happen to share things again that is.
I’m sorry for wasting your time and thank you for taking the time to read this.
The ending makes me sad I don't know how to cope... your interprtation makes me feel better tho but I wish there was another one more happy... （；へ：）
I feel you, sweetheart, I really do. When my brother beat the game, I just couldn’t bear the pain, and I’ve been feeling emotional and anxious over the whole thing two days straight... that is, until I decided to rewatch the last chapter a few times and try to see things from different perspectives. But hey, it’s okay right ? Just PM me if you feel like talking about it, I really don’t mind. It may just be a video game, the feelings it triggers are real for we are bonded to it and I’m here for you if you need to talk your heart out about it even if it sounds irrational or “stupid”. ♥
Now let’s say that it’s a Final Fantasy. And like it’s always been the case with the games of the series, I think that the team and our dear Tabby intentionally made the ending (and even the story) open for all interpretations. =) My interpretation feels right for me, because that’s how I feel most comfortable bearing the story and its emotional heaviness and intensity, but I think it’s perfectly fine for you to find logical connections in another theory and think otherwise if it makes sense for you another way and also feels more comfortable the way you want to see it. That’s what’s amazing with Final Fantasy games, after all. ^^
Just take your time figuring out what feels best for you, and know that I’m here if you need me ! ^.^ I just gathered up the courage to go to Altissia even after the 50 hours I’ve spent on the game, just so I could go back to Lucis right after... so I’m not that courageous really. ;) You’re not alone honey ♥
Please don’t read this post if you don’t know what happens to the end of the game and don’t want to be spoiled until you beat it yourself ! I’m just listing up random thoughts and feelings I have regarding the ending and its interpretation. =)
I really am being emotional about the end of this game, so I’m sorry if it’s not properly structured, I just need to let the things out the way they come x’)
This has been a huge debate for those who’ve finished the game, but I really do think that Ignis, Gladio and Prompto made it safely and in one piece. I mean, Noctis, more than holding onto the world, really holds onto his precious friends as they are what made life better for him despite his royal duties. It would not have made any sense for them to die, too, as ultimately, he wanted to free them from the burden he was pushing on them. Also, the “farewell” of Ignis to Noctis, is not to be taken lightly, I think. It really means that they will part from now on, and as Prompto said “no turning back”. That’s what makes the scene so heartbreaking : they knew they were seeing Noctis for the very last time. Let’s add to it the picture Noctis kept : it would have been senseless to have a picture of the boys with him if they had died along side him, especially to show Luna - since they would have been there with them to discuss their memories.
The scene in the beyond with Ardyn where we see Regis, Luna, Ignis, Gladio and Prompto with Noctis only reminded me of Kingdom Hearts, the “my friends are my power” segment, where everyone really is the manifestation of his strength - thus a symbolic image, more than something actually happening.
The campfire scene is a flashback, as even though it’s been stated he did not have his ring anymore, it’s important to remember that Noctis did take the ring off when he went to Hammerhead and met them after ten years. He only put it on when they went to Insomnia. Plus, for the first time, Noctis is able to talk his heart out, which he would not have to do if they were dead already. And I can’t really see it being in the afterlife as if it was the case, well, first I think that it wouldn’t be as dark as he brought back light when he sacrificed himself; second, the camp happens to be the one they went to before they headed to Insomnia; and last, it would not be this dramatic and pressuring : knowing the boys, they would be happy - even if bitter - about the huge accomplishment they made saving the world together and not this intensely tortured.
As for the scene featuring Luna and Noctis, I do not think it is another timeline like it’s been stated many times, as we can see that despite being beautifully decorated, the room still is broken from the recent battle and Noctis does not have his ring on. However, I do think that Luna and Noctis had their happy ending in the sense that they were finally able to be together after successfully achieving their respective duties - somehow and it’s just a random theory from a poetic fan, it gave me the feeling that they were watching over the world now - like the six gods did before them, marking the start of a new era.
The same way, I don’t think that the voices of the first scene of the game are the meaning of a new timeline, I just feel it was there to follow Noctis’ thoughts and memories - the first of his journey when they pushed the car and the last, when they were together at the camp. Just to make us cry because we loved that journey too much. XD
I could not really explain the fact that we could hear Regis’ voice though. There might be more subtleties about the scene. I mean, if Luna still had to give the ring to Noctis it does not change the fact that Regis died. But why couldn’t we see him in the afterlife with them then ?
Even if at first I could not take the end for it broke my heart so bad to realize that Noctis was dead and that the guys would have to live without the one who brought them all together; somehow now that I’ve taken the time to ponder about it, I think it is a very beautiful ending. After all, I would say that it feels logical to me that to the issues that had to be solved there needed to be great sacrifices - and what greater sacrifices to make to save the world than those of the King of Light and the Oracle ? And knowing that the guys made it despite the sadness of their loss also makes me happy. It’s like Noctis offered them in exchange for their loyal services; the freedom they never truly had. Plus assuming that Luna and Noctis are finally together, well, it isn’t so bad is it ?
I kinda wish we could have known what became of the boys after. Somehow, I would have wanted to see Ignis recovering from his blindness even if just a little bit to be able to witness the long awaited sunrise and its meaning. Gladio meeting someone he could be with - which he stated trivially in the game to be an impossible thing due do his duty as the king’s shield. And Prompto finally becoming a pro photographer and having his pictures tell the history of the last, past King of Lucis’ journey to save the world. I might go a bit far there, I’m sorry. XD
The only thing I did not really find necessary and a bit disconcerting is the fact Noctis came back after 10 years. 10 years… that’s waaaaay too much ! I mean, 5 would have felt right… but 10 ? OO’
I still have many thoughts wandering in my mind but I can’t formulate them just yet. Maybe I’ve got things wrong, I don’t think I’m right. But I’m comfortable with this interpretation of the end. =)
Because there are lots of spoilers of FFXV around due to an early release of the game in some places, and because I want to discover the game on my own even at its official release as I am a very meticulous and slow type of gamer, I have decided to put this blog on hiatus until further notice. And get away from tumblr for a while.
If you want to keep in touch with me, though, you can either follow me on my new twitter account (which I’m not sure I’ll be on much for the very same reason), or add me on LINE (ID : ikkyu.nyu.kon). ♥
Stay safe, I hope you will enjoy the game - I know I will XD
disney animated films → pocahontas
“My daughter speaks with the wisdom beyond her years. We’ve all come here with anger in our hearts, but she comes with courage and understanding. From this day forward, if there is to be more killing, it will not start with me.”
