Shipping names are dumb but unless this character turns out to be an asshole (and he very well might) there might actually be something from an FF game I ship for the first time in years. Well, the only thing I really "ship" is mShenko.
I've just realised I'm a shipper. I am actually a shipper. OMG. How the fuck did this happen.
Anyway, this whole thing came about today because I watched a compilation of all the previously released footage on youtube (I was procrastinating studying this vaccine development stuff) and it made me excited for the game again. I know it's not going to be the FF return to form we're all waiting for, but I remember the excitement I first felt about this game when it was originally announced and I felt some of that again today.
Even though it's nothing like any other FF, I still think there's a chance it could be totally amazing. I remember reading years ago that there was going to be a world map of sorts in this game, and I'm wondering if they're still planning on doing that? It would be totally epic. I can see it being similar in progression to FF7 actually - starting out in the city then maybe having to leave and go on a journey for some reason. Wow we still know nothing about this game, it's insane. Hopefully E3 will shed some light on it all.
Also, I love Stella's design too. There's something about the aesthetic of this game I really like.