History Heartwarming / FinalFantasyXIV

* The cutscene for "The Rising" anniversary event is definitely this, as another "meta" sort of example. The dev team, led by Yoshida and in the form of the Wandering Minstrel, takes the time to thank ''you'', the player, for sticking with ''XIV'' through thick and thin. That they went through all that trouble, just to thank you, says volumes about how grateful they are everyone gave them a second chance.

-->'''Erenvile:''' Enjoying yourself for a change?

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* Throughout the trailer, we see the various Scions exploring the New World, and all of them are relaxed and enjoying themselves. After the past few expansions, even the initial trailers, saw them fighting for the fate of multiple worlds, we finally get to see all of them simply having an adventure for adventures sake.

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** Thancred's reaction to this. For context, he has been mostly stern and cold to this Minfilia, unable to process his grief at the loss of the original Minfilia, and admitted (out of earshot of her) he was making the same mistakes as he did the first time around, leaving things unsaid and burying himself in his work to ignore the pain. When she arrives at the spot where the Scions have gathered at present, she's clearly nervous and frightened, worried he would be angry. He [[AffectionateGestureToTheHead pats her on the head]], says she's done well, and that he's [[SoProudOfYou proud of her]]. She bursts into happy tears. When the Scions declare she needs a new name, they give the task to Thancred, as he's the closest thing to a father she has, which adds up to the scene where he explicitly refers to the source Minfilia as his sister, and altered Minfilia as his daughter (at least in the original version). He picks "Ryne", meaning "Blessing" in the language of the pixies. From Encyclopaedia Eorzea, it further reveals that she's inherited Thancred's surname too, effectively making her HappilyAdopted by him.

** Thancred's reaction to this. For context, he has been mostly stern and cold to this Minfilia, unable to process his grief at the loss of the original Minfilia, and admitted (out of earshot of her) he was making the same mistakes as he did the first time around, leaving things unsaid and burying himself in his work to ignore the pain. When she arrives at the spot where the Scions have gathered at present, she's clearly nervous and frightened, worried he would be angry. He [[AffectionateGestureToTheHead pats her on the head]], says she's done well, and that he's [[SoProudOfYou proud of her]]. She bursts into happy tears. When the Scions declare she needs a new name, they give the task to Thancred, as he's the closest thing to a father she has, which adds up to the scene where he explicitely refers to the source Minfilia as his sister, and altered Minfilia as his daughter (at least in the original version). He picks "Ryne", meaning "Blessing" in the language of the pixies.

-->'''Meteion:''' [[CallBack May we please... be friends?]]

** This moment happens in game shortly before the assault on Ala Mhigo, shortly after she dawns the outfit seen, which is revealed to be Yda's. The cutscene preceding it is one that really harkens on the heartstrings just how much you mean to Lyse.

* On your way to collect information from the mark of the Lover, you come across a wayward Lamb of Dalamud, a doomsday cult that hasn't been mentioned since getting hunted down in Amdapor Keep. He laments how much his life has spiraled down without his fellow cultists, especially having fled the hell that is Ul'dah's cutthroat commerce competition, begging for deliverance from the Warrior of Light. Deryk, despite being a loner at heart, steps forward to tell him that he's still able to take hold of his life, and that Menphina will guide him to the right path as long as he keeps the faith. Menphina follows up with her verbal blessings, giving the man much-needed encouragement to pull himself out of despair and find his way again.

* After completing 6.2's main questline, players can take a trip down to the airship docks in Radz-at-Han to find Zero standing by the railing, looking out at the sky, enjoying the novelty of a sky that actually ''changes'' in a living world. It's nice to know that she's enjoying herself in the Source and [[TheWorldIsJustAwesome marvelling at the neatural beauty of it all]], given how she otherwise (tries) to come off as cold and aloof.

* The final credits of ''Endwalker'' lists all the people responsible for the game and its success. One of them?

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* After completing 6.2's main questline, players can take a trip down to the airship docks in Radz-at-Han to find Zero standing by the railing, looking out at the sky, enjoying the novelty of a sky that actually ''changes'' in a living world. It's nice to know that she's enjoying herself in the Source, given how she otherwise (tries) to come off as cold and aloof.

* The conclusion to the Ivalice story. As shown in an Echo flashback, Ramza had [[HeroicSacrifice sacrificed his life]] by using his soul as a vessel to keep Ultima at bay. Before dying, Ramza requested to have his name struck from history so that people wouldn't learn about what he did involving the auracite. Delita, Orran, and Ramza's sister Alma feel Ramza's good deeds needed to be recorded in history, and thus they chronicled his adventures in a book so that future generations can read it and perhaps find a way to defeat Ultima for good. To top it off, Ramza was a Warrior of Light during his days as well. Once Ultima is defeated by the current day Warrior of Light, Ramza appears to congratulate them and the successor of Ramza, all while having his entire party behind him; this includes Agrias, Mustadio, Cidolfus, Boco (Ramza's chocobo), Construct 8, Rapha, Marach, Lavian & Alicia (the two female knights that are in your party at the start of ''Final Fantasy Tactics'') and a handful of other people. Every single one of them bid you a smile before departing to the afterlife. Before Ramza departs, he runs into Delita, Orran, and Alma. Delita can only apologize for not doing more for his best friend, but Ramza insists no more needs to be done and the two give each other a handshake before going back to the afterlife. For the DownerEnding Delita got in his home game, he can be at peace here. The fact that all of Ramza's comrades appear to silently thank you can be enough to bring a tear to one's eye if you played ''Final Fantasy Tactics'' before.

* When Alphinaud is pulled away for first aid, Jullus keeps Zero company with an offering of Steppe Buuz and a heart-to-heart on altruism. Despite the both of them being quite stand-offish, Jullus tells her that beyond the mask of pride in refusing help from the "savages", he's come to understand that his former enemies are earnestly offering their help because they want to, and no amount of refusal will push them away. Garlemald's seeing signs of improvement because they accepted the assistance. It shows how much the Levilleur twins have been a positive influence to him, and has become more personable as a result.
* On your way to collect information from the mark of the Lover, you come across a wayward Lamb of Dalamud, a doomsday cult that hasn't been mentioned since getting hunted down in Amdapor Keep. He how much his life has spiraled down without his fellow cultists, especially having fled the hell that is Ul'dah's cutthroat commerce competition, begging for deliverance from the Warrior of Light. Deryk, despite being a loner at heart, steps forward to tell him that he's still able to take hold of his life, and that Menphina will guide him to the right path as long as he keeps the faith. Menphina follows up with her verbal blessings, giving the man much-needed encouragement to pull himself out of despair and find his way again.