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Stop, I'm Already Dead
(lemmy.sdf.org)
This is what I hear in my head each time I play the Skywatch Archipelago Meta or rather visit the location of the final event, when it's not currently running.
I hate how they never stop implementing cool new characters and then kill them off within the hour for shock value.
Also, regardless of how far your character has progressed through the SotO story, you still see Mabon in Skywatch Archipelago. Either patrolling Wizard's Ascent or playing his role in the Meta.
On the other hand you won't see Isgarren in the Wizard's Tower, unless your character has progressed far enough through the story.
But maybe it's true and Story is as optional in Games as it is in Porn -- A developer quote I sadly can't find the source for anymore.