Question. I’ve seen a lot of debate here on whether Pantalone will be playable or not. I just want to ask, after the archon quest, specifically this dialogue, do ppl still doubt he will be playable? Idk, seems to me he’s quite obviously being set up to be a playable unit 🤷♀️ if his colour palette or current outfit is of most concern, then I think it’s not out of the question he’ll undergo a design adjustment like Sandrone did.
Ok I just saw AQ images posted earlier and I’d just like to say… I cried all over again. But more importantly seeing this shot of Pantalone, the expression he had, so soft, genuine smile, directed AT Dottore, who’s been shit on by nearly everyone and their mother in Teyvat… it was so wholehearted and it made my heart ache 🥹💔 Did this hit anyone else as hard as it did me?? Why am I getting so emotional over the fact that our best boy had a friend… a genuine friend who made him happy and vice versa. Oh god… he deserves so much better than this… ❤️
Hey guys. I know this is a hard time for us all, but in the midst of all the sadness I just wanted to share a little something I thought was actually done well based on the story dialogue and a leaked cutscene we have so far. And that is concerning Dottore’s humanity. This pertains mainly to Pantalone and his relationship with Dottore as we see it presented in game now. Before you proceed, there is HEAVY spoilers here, so read at your own risk!
As it’s obvious based on the story so far, as well as the leak that Zandik seemingly lost his compassion at the age of 8, I think it’s obvious that Dottore gave up on meaningful connections long ago. Now this is interesting because listening to the last conversation between him and Pantalone… It’s not that they speak warmly to one another but you can tell there’s humanity in Dottore still, based on what he says. Obviously on a level he cared enough to keep giving the elixir to Pantalone. Dottore keeps saying it’s to keep their partnership going, but then contradicts this fact when he says he didn’t really expect Pantalone to show up for him, or to assist him in Sumeru. Now it’s true that Pantalone says he did it to honour their partnership, but based on what he knew, and the fact that Dottore was well and truly nearly gone at this point and would be defeated regardless, Pantalone had nothing of real value to gain from honouring this task. Maybe a new world? Sure, but he himself admits he never believed dottore would ACTUALLY succeed.
Then there’s the fact that Pantalone was meant to be his test subject, handed off to Dottore seemingly after losing everything in life. Despite this, as we can all clearly see Pantalone is still alive and well years later, and was even elevated to the highest position he’s in now due to Dottore (even though Pantalone makes it a point to mention how Dottore alone didn’t get him to where he is now and his hard work was a huge factor, lmao). He did not have to do this, I would imagine, since pantalone was already his subordinate. Moreover, Pantalone did not come to Dottore as a wealthy and successful merchant with loads to offer. He had nothing. Maybe Dottore figured he could get things from Pantalone in the long run, but he contradicts this point once again by saying Pantalone caused him quite a lot of headaches and his reputation suffered a LOT because of Pantalone constantly blaming stuff on him and throwing him under the bus over the years (he doesn’t seem upset about this though).
Then there’s him actually being Pantalone’s doctor and when Pantalone mentions wanting to grab a cigarette Dottore basically says “seriously? I replaced your lungs for you and you’re still doing this crap?”.
And last but not least, Pantalone reminding Dottore he’s still human… even when Dottore brushes off the fact that he ever felt fear and dehumanizes himself once more while acknowledging Pantalone is a human, Pantalone rebukes that and states Dottore was once human, even if he doesn’t consider himself one now.
In conclusion… it’s so beautiful to see how Dottore, despite canonically being unable to truly care about anyone anymore shows he is still capable of forming a connection, that he is not heartless, and that obviously whatever he and Pantalone had going, despite how much both of them say it’s just business and partnership bc they both benefit, started off with dottore having the choice, and grew to be rooted in loyalty, comraderie, and a genuine connection between two lonely and unfortunate people.
Im very glad Hoyoverse did this one thing right. Their relationship was a very real and raw way of showing to everyone that Dottore, despite labelling himself a monster and villain, being told he doesn’t value connection and doesn’t understand relationships by so many characters, even saying himself he doesn’t understand, still proved them all wrong without even intending or trying to, and showed he was capable of it 🩵
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Hi all. I have been reluctant to do this for a while but I feel due to recent events in the game and my unhappiness in the past little while that it may be time for me to genuinely consider letting go of my account. One of the main reasons I've been holding on up until now is because I've always felt my account couldn't fetch enough to justify giving it up after all the years/hours/money I put into this game, so if anyone is kind enough to give me an honest and realistic estimate of what I can get, I would appreciate it. Additionally, if there is any information missing that is needed here, please let me know I will include it right away.
