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Actor who voices Alphinaud in Final Fantasy XIV's original iteration, at long last, experiences his decade-old creation in its startling "jumpscare" form upon arriving at Heavensward.

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Actor who voices Alphinaud in Final Fantasy XIV's original iteration, at long last, experiences his decade-old creation in its startling "jumpscare" form upon arriving at Heavensward.

English Voice Actor Colin Ryan, known for portraying Final Fantasy XIV's Alphinaud Leveilleur, reflects on the transition from Sam Riegel's initial performance in the game's launch storyline, A Realm Reborn. When Heavensward expansion launched, Square Enix switched studios, prompting a cast change that included Alphinaud.

Upon witnessing Riegel's smarmy, knowledgeable tone in one cutscene, followed by Ryan's softer, more refined performance, fans refer to the shift as a "jumpscare" moment – akin to the sudden alteration of a pet hamster. The adjustment took some time, as Ryan admitted during a recent stream on his Twitch channel.

Ryan recently completed the post-expansion content of A Realm Reborn, making this shift his firsthand experience. He shared this unique moment on his YouTube channel for fans to enjoy. Having never played Final Fantasy XIV before, Ryan's streams also offer a sense of empathy for the players who felt initially disoriented by the sudden change during the launch of the game.

In the footage, Ryan expresses surprise and delight upon hearing his own work in the context of the game for the first time. "This is so weird, that is really weird," he says, following fits of laughter. "Was it the first thing I recorded? I guess so. I think it must've been. Bear in mind everyone, this is 10 years ago that I recorded this. Wow."

Voice actors typically record their lines while an expansion is still in development. Therefore, Ryan's portrayal of Alphinaud during A Realm Reborn was likely recorded several years before the game's release in 2015.

By playing through the entirety of A Realm Reborn, Ryan gained a deeper understanding of certain lines from the game. For instance, a particular line mentioning "specious accusations" now holds more meaning, as he now knows the accusations in question involve regicide.

Ryan has also expressed excitement about his character's prominence as the "king of yappers," a title that emerged when data sleuths analyzed the dialogue in Final Fantasy XIV. The discovery suggests that Ryan will be hearing a lot more of Alphinaud's dialogue in the future.

[Source: PC Gamer]

Contributor: Harvey Randall

Harvey Randall began covering games at a young age, with his first subscription to World of Warcraft at age 12. He has since developed a strong affinity for Final Fantasy XIV and a particular fondness for one character, G'raha Tia. His work has appeared in various outlets, including Techradar, The Escapist, Dicebreaker, The Gamer, and Into the Spine, as well as PC Gamer. His interest spans across various genres, encompassing RPGs, soulslikes, roguelikes, deckbuilders, MMOs, and unique indie titles. In his free time, he also delves into tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs).

  1. Colin Ryan, who voiced Final Fantasy XIV's Alphinaud Leveilleur, recounts adjusting to his role after Sam Riegel's initial performance, likening the transition to a "jumpscare" moment similar to swapping a pet hamster.
  2. As a fan of Final Fantasy XIV and G'raha Tia, game journalist Harvey Randall shares his work on various platforms, including PC Gamer, Techradar, and The Escapist.
  3. In an internet era filled with social media, movies-and-tv, pop-culture, and sci-fi-and-fantasy, Ryan's Twitch and YouTube streams not only offer insights into voice acting but also a sense of empathy for avid gamers, like those who found themselves disoriented by sudden changes in entertainment properties.
  4. During the recording for A Realm Reborn, voice actors like Ryan typically lay down their lines while an expansion is still in development, which implies that Alphinaud's voice was probably recorded years before the game's release in 2015.
  5. By revisiting and playing through the entirety of A Realm Reborn, Ryan gained new insights into certain lines, such as the one mentioning "specious accusations," which he now knows referred to regicide in the game's lore.
  6. Ryan takes pride in his character's designation as the "king of yappers," a title conferred upon Alphinaud by data sleuths who analyzed dialogue in Final Fantasy XIV, hinting at a wealth of dialogue for him to record in the future.
  7. Among various genres, Ryan's interests span across RPGs, roguelikes, MMOs, indie titles, and even board games, showing his broad appeal in the entertainment industry.
  8. This season, be sure to keep up with Ryan as he continues to contribute articles about video games to numerous outlets, bringing excitement and insight to all corners of gaming and entertainment.

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