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Key Findings: Final Fantasy XIV Dialogue Analysis

A comprehensive analysis of Final Fantasy XIV dialogue, from A Realm Reborn to Dawntrail, reveals surprising results regarding the most prolific speakers. Alphinaud takes the top spot, a finding that has stunned many veteran players. Despite a prominent role limited primarily to Dawntrail, Wuk Lamat secures a surprising third place. Finally, Urianger's speech patterns are predictably characterized by frequent use of "tis," "thou," and "Loporrits."

This extensive undertaking, encompassing over a decade of FFXIV content, highlights unexpected trends in character dialogue. The sheer volume of dialogue analyzed underscores the game's rich narrative and evolving cast.

FFXIV's history is complex, marked by the initial 1.0 version's poor reception and subsequent relaunch as A Realm Reborn in 2013. The 1.0 iteration, significantly different from the current game, ultimately led to its closure following the Dalamud moon's catastrophic impact on Eorzea. This event served as the pivotal point for A Realm Reborn's storyline.

Reddit user turn_a_blind_eye meticulously detailed their findings, providing a breakdown of dialogue per expansion, identifying top speakers and most frequently used words. Alphinaud's leading position, given his consistent presence across expansions, is unsurprising. However, Wuk Lamat's high ranking, closely trailing Alphinaud, is unexpected given her relatively recent introduction in Endwalker and prominent role in Dawntrail. Another newcomer, Zero, also made the overall top 20, surpassing even the popular antagonist, Emet-Selch. Urianger's linguistic quirks, highlighted by his fondness for "tis," "thou," and "Loporrits" (the moon rabbits introduced in Endwalker), provide a humorous glimpse into his personality.

Alphinaud: FFXIV's Most Talkative NPC

Wuk Lamat's high dialogue count, surpassing characters like Y'shtola and Thancred, is noteworthy. However, considering Dawntrail's character-driven narrative, her leading dialogue count is less surprising.

With the new year approaching, FFXIV promises an exciting 2025. Patch 7.2 is anticipated early in the year, with Patch 7.3 expected to conclude the Dawntrail storyline.