Colin Ryan, known for voicing Alphinaud in Final Fantasy 14, reflects on his journey with the character over a decade. As the game’s expansions rolled out, the voice behind Alphinaud grew closer to his role, especially with the transition from Sam Riegel, the character’s original actor, to Ryan himself.

In the Heavensward expansion, an amusing moment occurs when Ryan first hears his new lines, providing what fans humorously describe as a ‘jumpscare’. With this transition, players felt a ‘swap’ akin to when a beloved pet is replaced, highlighting how integral voice work is to character perception.

You can enjoy Ryan’s journey on his Twitch channel and see his reactions on YouTube.

“I can see why people had the jumpscare when they started this,” Ryan chuckles. His experiences showcase the emotional depth and surprising connections voice actors can form with their characters over time.

For more on Ryan’s experience, check out the related links on voice acting in gaming.