this is sad, i took a more in-depth look at the datamine and some dialogues were so much better than in the final version; i've compiled the most interesting ones.
alternate chapter 2 (noctis and group here dont learn about the incident reading a newspaper but listening to a report on the radio, or at least not only by reading it)
(emphasizes the main reason Insomnia was invaded in the first place, the crystal)
alternate chapter 2 (they meet Umbra after the invasion -not before it like in vanilla - and learn that Luna's alive; seems like the three first lines are from a scene of Luna asking Umbra to send the message; the last two lines suggests the bros were in awe with Umbra, maybe after vanishing like a magic dog?)
alternate chapter 2 (longer dialogue of Noctis and Cor talking in the tomb)
(the crystal and the fatalities are mentioned, Noctis must protect the people that survived, the entire dialogue gives a clearer view of his objective and reminds you of the importance of the crystal which is barely mentioned during the beginning; this is significantly better than vanilla than i dont know why they didnt go with it)
alternate chapter 4
(some differences, but especially reminds me of a past trailer (1:49) where the group takes cover in a rock, a discarded segment; its mentioned that no one has seen the summon, the place is also called Forge of Gaia here; i dont know if "the earth shall be reborn" bit is Titan talking but it could be)
alternate dialogue after Titan
(Noctis talks about his gift, theres important exposition here than i dont remember ever happening in final game)
(it seems originally they would meet with Ravus sometime after beating Titan!)
alternate chapter 5 convo
chapter 8-9 longer dialogue with camelia
(i like how it paints Camelia as a way more ambiguous person, and that Luna being in danger is pointed out)
cont...
alternate chapter 2 (noctis and group here dont learn about the incident reading a newspaper but listening to a report on the radio, or at least not only by reading it)
Now for the news on the recent Imperial Military action in Insomnia.
We bring you the latest reports from the crown city.
Pull over, wanna hear this.
Niflheim's forces succeeded in transporting the Lucian crystal out of the Citadel today.
The empire hereby declares control of the crystal.
The crystal is reportedly safe and secure in a military facility well beyond the borders of Lucis.
Meanwhile, within the city, life is returning to normal as the empire continues to provide aid and assuage the fears of local citizens so hard hit by recent events.
Slowly but surely, the people of Insomnia have put the past behind them to build a brighter tomorrow.
You believe that?
Hardly.
Ladies and gentlemen, this just in.
Noctis Lucis Caelum, former Crown Prince of Lucis, has reportedly been found dead.
I repeat, the prince is dead.
Noctis was the only surviving son of the House Caelum. He leaves behind no siblings nor heirs.
His death signifies the end of the royal line of Lucis.
What about Noct?
He's dead, apparently.
Umm...
Just propaganda to discourage any would-be loyalists.
This concludes the news from Insomnia.
And now, ladies and gentlemen, it is time for popular music hour, where we bring you all of today's finest musical entertainment.
Without further ado, let's get started with today's first track.
Doesn't bother me too much.
Just wait until they find out they're dealing with a dead man.
We bring you the latest reports from the crown city.
Pull over, wanna hear this.
Niflheim's forces succeeded in transporting the Lucian crystal out of the Citadel today.
The empire hereby declares control of the crystal.
The crystal is reportedly safe and secure in a military facility well beyond the borders of Lucis.
Meanwhile, within the city, life is returning to normal as the empire continues to provide aid and assuage the fears of local citizens so hard hit by recent events.
Slowly but surely, the people of Insomnia have put the past behind them to build a brighter tomorrow.
You believe that?
Hardly.
Ladies and gentlemen, this just in.
Noctis Lucis Caelum, former Crown Prince of Lucis, has reportedly been found dead.
I repeat, the prince is dead.
Noctis was the only surviving son of the House Caelum. He leaves behind no siblings nor heirs.
His death signifies the end of the royal line of Lucis.
What about Noct?
He's dead, apparently.
Umm...
Just propaganda to discourage any would-be loyalists.
This concludes the news from Insomnia.
And now, ladies and gentlemen, it is time for popular music hour, where we bring you all of today's finest musical entertainment.
Without further ado, let's get started with today's first track.
Doesn't bother me too much.
Just wait until they find out they're dealing with a dead man.
alternate chapter 2 (they meet Umbra after the invasion -not before it like in vanilla - and learn that Luna's alive; seems like the three first lines are from a scene of Luna asking Umbra to send the message; the last two lines suggests the bros were in awe with Umbra, maybe after vanishing like a magic dog?)
Go to him.
Tell him that I am alive, and I am well.
...And that he is ever in my prayers.
Hey!
Hm?
Hey there fella!
What's your name?
Umbra?
There, in his collar, a note.
You know this dog?
It's a letter...from Luna.
Umbra here is a loyal servent of none other than Her Highness, you see.
Does this mean what I think it means?
It means Luna made it out alive!
It would seem.
Well, not quite the reunion I was hoping for, but at least she's okay.
There you are, Umbra.
Good dog.
Thanks for everything.
Say hi to Luna for me.
Whoa!
Unbelievable!
Tell him that I am alive, and I am well.
...And that he is ever in my prayers.
Hey!
Hm?
Hey there fella!
What's your name?
Umbra?
There, in his collar, a note.
You know this dog?
It's a letter...from Luna.
Umbra here is a loyal servent of none other than Her Highness, you see.
Does this mean what I think it means?
It means Luna made it out alive!
It would seem.
Well, not quite the reunion I was hoping for, but at least she's okay.
There you are, Umbra.
Good dog.
Thanks for everything.
Say hi to Luna for me.
Whoa!
Unbelievable!
alternate chapter 2 (longer dialogue of Noctis and Cor talking in the tomb)
Marshal.
About time you showed up.
Unbelievable. You made it all the way here without backup?
Yeah. You make it sound like a big deal.
It was for us.
There's worse to come.
So, tell me how this works.
Power passes from the old kings to the new through the royal arms.
And now, it passes to you.
To claim the arms is your right and duty as king.
My duty as king of what?
My father never told me anything. Never prepared me for this.
Noct.
He held up that wall with his life—
And the wall slowly brought him to his knees.
Huh?
By the end, he could barely stand on his own two feet.
The cane wasn't merely for show.
For all his efforts, the wall couldn't hold back fate.
He had to make a choice: what to protect, and what to abandon.
And he chose to save one prince.
What kind of choice is that?
How many did he sacrifice in my name?
A king is sworn to protect his people.
Your point?
Look at the facts:
The crystal's been taken.
The enemy remains standing.
Many are dead, but more are alive still.
What hope is there for them?
Yes, your father chose to save one prince.
In order to protect his people—YOUR people.
"My" people?
Then why didn't he say something? He sent me off with a smile! I was—
Completely oblivious...
He wanted to tell you, said you deserved to know.
But when the day came, he didn't want to be the king.
In what time you two had left, he simply wanted to be a father.
What gave him the right?
The power of kings goes with you, Your Majesty.
About time you showed up.
Unbelievable. You made it all the way here without backup?
Yeah. You make it sound like a big deal.
It was for us.
There's worse to come.
So, tell me how this works.
Power passes from the old kings to the new through the royal arms.
And now, it passes to you.
To claim the arms is your right and duty as king.
My duty as king of what?
My father never told me anything. Never prepared me for this.
Noct.
He held up that wall with his life—
And the wall slowly brought him to his knees.
Huh?
By the end, he could barely stand on his own two feet.
The cane wasn't merely for show.
For all his efforts, the wall couldn't hold back fate.
He had to make a choice: what to protect, and what to abandon.
And he chose to save one prince.
What kind of choice is that?
How many did he sacrifice in my name?
A king is sworn to protect his people.
Your point?
Look at the facts:
The crystal's been taken.
The enemy remains standing.
Many are dead, but more are alive still.
What hope is there for them?
Yes, your father chose to save one prince.
In order to protect his people—YOUR people.
"My" people?
Then why didn't he say something? He sent me off with a smile! I was—
Completely oblivious...
He wanted to tell you, said you deserved to know.
But when the day came, he didn't want to be the king.
In what time you two had left, he simply wanted to be a father.
What gave him the right?
The power of kings goes with you, Your Majesty.
alternate chapter 4
Heat emanates from every stone of this oven.
Everything looks all hazy.
Even the breeze is hot in here.
Heat's making me woozy.
Feeling a tad lightheaded.
Is it possible for me to melt?
How the hell does it get this hot?
We're shielded from the blasts here.
//ALT: We'll be shielded from the blasts here.
We're safe here for the time being.
//ALT: We're safe here for the time being.
They got backup.
Great, more of 'em.
Blasted reinforcements.
Ugly and persistent, worst kind.
That's a nice pile we got going.
Seemingly no end to them.
Enough of this, time to cut and run.
Don't we have somewhere better to be?
Time is on their side.
We should go.
So, your head still hurting you?
Not now.
Only when it shakes.
Earthquakes and headaches.
Guess those kinda fit together.
The Archaean's call would account for the tremors and the pain.
The phenomenon seems beyond mere coincidence.
//ALT: Ascribing it to the voice of the Archaean is merely conjecture. Nevertheless, the correlation is undeniable.
Be nice to chat without my head splitting open.
Won't get any better on its own.
Let's pay him a visit so you can tell him how you feel.
Titan dwells amid the Disc of Cauthess, or so the legends say.
No living soul has ever stepped foot in the vale, let alone laid eyes upon the Archaean.
//ALT "stepped in" or "set foot in" They call that place the Forge of Gaia.
Oh yeah.
That definitely sounds like the kinda place I'd hang out if I were a god. A god or a king.
Legends of gods and kings.
Does the empire even have any idea the prince is out here?
The empire even know the prince is out here?
All these quakes are getting to me.
The quakes are my only real concern.
You can't worry about everything.
Just gotta hope it works out.
No use worrying about him.
Just gotta hope it works out.
I'm guessing that used to say "Keep Out!"
Your guess is as good as mine.
Can't tell.
I can tell you there's no going back.
No going back, and only danger ahead.
I heard a voice...
You mean... The voice of Titan.
Keep moving if you wanna hear more.
No way.
End of the road.
The road appears to run through.
Then where there's a will, there's a way.
Let's go.
Hey!
You're not gonna believe this view!
Hurry up and get over here!
So hot...
The view's not bad, but all the heat's making me dizzy.
Yeah. Feels like the astral shard's about to blow.
What was that?
Take cover here!
Hey, you're on fire!
Put it out!
We're not talking sunburns and heat rash here.
Bearing the brunt of a blast could have fatal consequences.
Can't just...wait 'em out?
Out of the frying pan...
Who wants to lead the way?
One blast is all it will take out here on the ledge.
If we don't find cover fast, we'll be toast.
Long way down...
Don't think I can take it up here much longer.
Well, beats the alternative.
You feel that? It's coming... Go there before it gets here!
Whaddaya mean?
Go where?
In! Go in! Highness! We got you.
Come on up!
No time to celebrate.
Here comes trouble!
Ugh, it's infested!
Could be killed!
Let's not lose our heads.
Oh boy... Yeeeow!
No place to hide.
Let's run. The imperial army!?
The hell are they doing here?
Looking for a fight, no doubt.
Well, they found one.
Who wants to explain this?
Hard to imagine they'd follow us here...
You think there's more of 'em?
Hmph. Bring 'em on.
the earth
shall be reborn.
The ground it's crumbling!
Unbelievable.
Double-time it!
Noct, hurry.
Everything looks all hazy.
Even the breeze is hot in here.
Heat's making me woozy.
Feeling a tad lightheaded.
Is it possible for me to melt?
How the hell does it get this hot?
We're shielded from the blasts here.
//ALT: We'll be shielded from the blasts here.
We're safe here for the time being.
//ALT: We're safe here for the time being.
They got backup.
Great, more of 'em.
Blasted reinforcements.
Ugly and persistent, worst kind.
That's a nice pile we got going.
Seemingly no end to them.
Enough of this, time to cut and run.
Don't we have somewhere better to be?
Time is on their side.
We should go.
So, your head still hurting you?
Not now.
Only when it shakes.
Earthquakes and headaches.
Guess those kinda fit together.
The Archaean's call would account for the tremors and the pain.
The phenomenon seems beyond mere coincidence.
//ALT: Ascribing it to the voice of the Archaean is merely conjecture. Nevertheless, the correlation is undeniable.
Be nice to chat without my head splitting open.
Won't get any better on its own.
Let's pay him a visit so you can tell him how you feel.
Titan dwells amid the Disc of Cauthess, or so the legends say.
No living soul has ever stepped foot in the vale, let alone laid eyes upon the Archaean.
//ALT "stepped in" or "set foot in" They call that place the Forge of Gaia.
Oh yeah.
That definitely sounds like the kinda place I'd hang out if I were a god. A god or a king.
Legends of gods and kings.
Does the empire even have any idea the prince is out here?
The empire even know the prince is out here?
All these quakes are getting to me.
The quakes are my only real concern.
You can't worry about everything.
Just gotta hope it works out.
No use worrying about him.
Just gotta hope it works out.
I'm guessing that used to say "Keep Out!"
Your guess is as good as mine.
Can't tell.
I can tell you there's no going back.
No going back, and only danger ahead.
I heard a voice...
You mean... The voice of Titan.
Keep moving if you wanna hear more.
No way.
End of the road.
The road appears to run through.
Then where there's a will, there's a way.
Let's go.
Hey!
You're not gonna believe this view!
Hurry up and get over here!
So hot...
The view's not bad, but all the heat's making me dizzy.
Yeah. Feels like the astral shard's about to blow.
What was that?
Take cover here!
Hey, you're on fire!
Put it out!
We're not talking sunburns and heat rash here.
Bearing the brunt of a blast could have fatal consequences.
Can't just...wait 'em out?
Out of the frying pan...
Who wants to lead the way?
One blast is all it will take out here on the ledge.
If we don't find cover fast, we'll be toast.
Long way down...
Don't think I can take it up here much longer.
Well, beats the alternative.
You feel that? It's coming... Go there before it gets here!
Whaddaya mean?
Go where?
In! Go in! Highness! We got you.
Come on up!
No time to celebrate.
Here comes trouble!
Ugh, it's infested!
Could be killed!
Let's not lose our heads.
Oh boy... Yeeeow!
No place to hide.
Let's run. The imperial army!?
The hell are they doing here?
Looking for a fight, no doubt.
Well, they found one.
Who wants to explain this?
Hard to imagine they'd follow us here...
You think there's more of 'em?
Hmph. Bring 'em on.
the earth
shall be reborn.
The ground it's crumbling!
Unbelievable.
Double-time it!
Noct, hurry.
alternate dialogue after Titan
Reckon I'mma have to take her in for a bit.
Yeah, I know.
Do you think there's anything you can do?
I can fix 'er up good as new!
Please give our regards to Cid.
And take care of yourself out there.
Always do.
I'll call y'all soon as she's ready.
Y'all just sit tight 'til then.
What is it?
I think Titan left me with something.
What is it?
Like, a gift.
Yeah, that doesn't really help.
It's hard to describe.
Just something I feel in my bones, a power...a presence.
Sounds like you've received some sort of blessing.
I only wonder what Titan was trying to tell me.
Now that it's dead, we may never know.
He may not be.
Well, whatever this gift is, it's yours.
I know.
Yeah, I know.
Do you think there's anything you can do?
I can fix 'er up good as new!
Please give our regards to Cid.
And take care of yourself out there.
Always do.
I'll call y'all soon as she's ready.
Y'all just sit tight 'til then.
What is it?
I think Titan left me with something.
What is it?
Like, a gift.
Yeah, that doesn't really help.
It's hard to describe.
Just something I feel in my bones, a power...a presence.
Sounds like you've received some sort of blessing.
I only wonder what Titan was trying to tell me.
Now that it's dead, we may never know.
He may not be.
Well, whatever this gift is, it's yours.
I know.
We need to go!
Some kind of problem?
I'm afraid these mountains are unsafe for trespassers.
The army is tending to the issue, yet I must ask you be on your way.
Luthus. Say wha-?
Huh?
The Archaean's memorial is no more.
There is nothing left for you here.
Wait.
What about Luna?
Her fate is yet unknown to us.
You would do well to obey your calling.
No man shall be king that the ring does not will.
Don't know about you, but that imperial weirdo gives me the creeps.
Her Highness's brother is not of the empire.
Why's Luna's brother on their side?
What other side is there to be on?
Curious he spoke of the ring.
Well, I'm "obeying my calling" the best I can.
Some kind of problem?
I'm afraid these mountains are unsafe for trespassers.
The army is tending to the issue, yet I must ask you be on your way.
Luthus. Say wha-?
Huh?
The Archaean's memorial is no more.
There is nothing left for you here.
Wait.
What about Luna?
Her fate is yet unknown to us.
You would do well to obey your calling.
No man shall be king that the ring does not will.
Don't know about you, but that imperial weirdo gives me the creeps.
Her Highness's brother is not of the empire.
Why's Luna's brother on their side?
What other side is there to be on?
Curious he spoke of the ring.
Well, I'm "obeying my calling" the best I can.
alternate chapter 5 convo
Gentiana.
So, the boy has become a man.
Much hardship has come to pass.
And now the covenant is kept—
the Landforger shed his grace on the king.
Yet the might of earth alone will not suffice to carry the Godstone.
Hm?
The king has traveled far and wide,
but only now does his journey truly begin.
By mortal words and divine will,
the blessings of the Six await.
The Stormsender's temper the king must first enlist.
Would he hold the Godstone once more, this path he is to follow—
The path paved by the Oracle.
Where is Luna?
The eye of the storm.
Can I...see her?
Once the covenant is forged,
the Oracle and ring will await the king at the Walls of Water.
If the king is wise, he will hasten to her...
for covenants come not without cost.
You'd at least heard of Messengers?
In legends.
Yes, those—the Oracle's divine escorts.
Whoa.
So we're off to pray for thunder and lightning?
If we're to ever have any hope of overcoming the empire, we're going to need a little help from above.
Until the crystal is restored, let the storm rage.
So, the boy has become a man.
Much hardship has come to pass.
And now the covenant is kept—
the Landforger shed his grace on the king.
Yet the might of earth alone will not suffice to carry the Godstone.
Hm?
The king has traveled far and wide,
but only now does his journey truly begin.
By mortal words and divine will,
the blessings of the Six await.
The Stormsender's temper the king must first enlist.
Would he hold the Godstone once more, this path he is to follow—
The path paved by the Oracle.
Where is Luna?
The eye of the storm.
Can I...see her?
Once the covenant is forged,
the Oracle and ring will await the king at the Walls of Water.
If the king is wise, he will hasten to her...
for covenants come not without cost.
You'd at least heard of Messengers?
In legends.
Yes, those—the Oracle's divine escorts.
Whoa.
So we're off to pray for thunder and lightning?
If we're to ever have any hope of overcoming the empire, we're going to need a little help from above.
Until the crystal is restored, let the storm rage.
chapter 8-9 longer dialogue with camelia
Once the rite is complete, we'll give them all we've got.
We knew we'd have to take on the empire sooner or later.
Then it's settled.
Per the agreement, we will guarantee the Oracle's safety... ...insofar as it does not endanger our people.
Once the empire attacks, I cannot—will not—be held responsible for her.
Abandoning her at the altar?
There's nothing to stop her from running.
And nothing to stop me from going there now.
Except the terms of this agreement.
I won't let you jeopardize the lives of my people.
Yet we're supposed to take a deal that'll cost hers?
It's hardly a death sentence.
The girl can fend for herself.
Against an entire army?
If you'd prefer, I could deliver her to the empire right now.
You wouldn't...
You've quite the penchant for picking on Lucian men.
And you the penchant for eavesdropping.
A skill I acquired here—
My ears are all that's kept me in business.
Certainly wasn't your manners.
There is a play, once you know all the angles.
We move our king to the fore to keep the pawns out of harm's way, while our pieces offer support from the back rank.
Of course, our dear queen here is in no position to abet the enemy.
Hmph.
She has an ostensible allegiance to maintain, which is why she's alerted her imperial superiors to your presence.
She did!?
It's nothing personal.
She wishes to keep the empire in check as you do, but can't afford to tip her hand.
Should we prevail, she benefits by having her masters cast out of the capital.
And should we fail, she ingratiates herself with them by having delivered the king.
I'd hoped at least His Majesty would understand.
I am First Secretary of Accordo.
My loyalties lie with my people, and nowhere else.
The liar-in-chief in a land of snakes.
In her role, honesty is a luxury that can be ill afforded.
You'll engage the empire as agreed.
How you do so is up to you. But don't forget: the Oracle is in our custody.
If you value her safety, you'd best behave yourselves.
Same to you.
We'll take care of the empire, but if you pull anything before the covenant— we'll take care of you next.
I can't promise something I can't help.
Of course.
You certainly opened up to them, though.
What can I say? I have a soft spot for the young and tragic.
They've lost Regis, they've lost the crystal…
Was it so long ago the last Oracle was taken from them?
We've seen the empire go mad these ten-odd years.
That we have.
Holding my walls won't matter when the whole world crumbles.
We knew we'd have to take on the empire sooner or later.
Then it's settled.
Per the agreement, we will guarantee the Oracle's safety... ...insofar as it does not endanger our people.
Once the empire attacks, I cannot—will not—be held responsible for her.
Abandoning her at the altar?
There's nothing to stop her from running.
And nothing to stop me from going there now.
Except the terms of this agreement.
I won't let you jeopardize the lives of my people.
Yet we're supposed to take a deal that'll cost hers?
It's hardly a death sentence.
The girl can fend for herself.
Against an entire army?
If you'd prefer, I could deliver her to the empire right now.
You wouldn't...
You've quite the penchant for picking on Lucian men.
And you the penchant for eavesdropping.
A skill I acquired here—
My ears are all that's kept me in business.
Certainly wasn't your manners.
There is a play, once you know all the angles.
We move our king to the fore to keep the pawns out of harm's way, while our pieces offer support from the back rank.
Of course, our dear queen here is in no position to abet the enemy.
Hmph.
She has an ostensible allegiance to maintain, which is why she's alerted her imperial superiors to your presence.
She did!?
It's nothing personal.
She wishes to keep the empire in check as you do, but can't afford to tip her hand.
Should we prevail, she benefits by having her masters cast out of the capital.
And should we fail, she ingratiates herself with them by having delivered the king.
I'd hoped at least His Majesty would understand.
I am First Secretary of Accordo.
My loyalties lie with my people, and nowhere else.
The liar-in-chief in a land of snakes.
In her role, honesty is a luxury that can be ill afforded.
You'll engage the empire as agreed.
How you do so is up to you. But don't forget: the Oracle is in our custody.
If you value her safety, you'd best behave yourselves.
Same to you.
We'll take care of the empire, but if you pull anything before the covenant— we'll take care of you next.
I can't promise something I can't help.
Of course.
You certainly opened up to them, though.
What can I say? I have a soft spot for the young and tragic.
They've lost Regis, they've lost the crystal…
Was it so long ago the last Oracle was taken from them?
We've seen the empire go mad these ten-odd years.
That we have.
Holding my walls won't matter when the whole world crumbles.
cont...
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