Ok, it's no secret that most people hate Vaan, and pretty much the reason is because he's underdeveloped. And I agree. He was made to be the main character but the other characters lead the action from very early in the game. I think that if Vaan had been more developed and given more of a role in the story, besides "my brother was killed" and "I wanna be a sky pirate", then people would appreciate him more. One of the phrases that killed his character in most people's eyes is "I'm just along for the ride." The kid is not bad per se, he has his heart set in the right place and all, but being sort of a tag along does diminish his character. I mean, it's pretty much the same thing with Tidus. A lot of people hate him, but there are people who like him also. He's more memorable than Vaan because Tidus actually did play a pivotal role in the storyline. So, my question is: do you think Vaan would be more appreciated if he had been more developed and given better dialogue?

What character wouldn't be more appreciated if they were developed more and given better dialogue?

I know it seems like a dumb question, but exactly that's why I ask it. There are people who have hated characters that were developed simply on the grounds of their personality (ie. Tidus). I even heard some people hate on Cloud because they feel his personality is "emo". Same with Squall. I mean a lot of people like them, unlike Tidus and Vaan, but there's a strong opinion of dislike from some sectors of the fandom. Zidane is an example of a character that, as far I know, generates positive reviews because of his more laidback and carefree personality. I'm just posing a theoretical question, that given what we were given of Vaan's personality and backstory, should it be expanded upon, would he still suffer the same fate as Tidus. I mean no character is liked 100%, but you know when there's a strong majority of dislike for the character or on the contrary, a lot of support for that character. I just ask this because even though Vaan shares many personality traits with Tidus (they're both the energetic youth of the group, with a strong sense of justice, etc.) but Vaan's personality seems to me more subdued. He's vocal but not in the same way as Tidus. Tidus was more extroverted per se, Vaan just seems to have outbursts, like when he saw Basch the first time, and thought he was his brother's killer. Other than that Vaan seems more collected than Tidus and definitely not "emo" if such a trait can apply to Cloud and Squall. Sorry for that long post.

I don't dislike Vaan or Tidus. I don't think Vaan is irrelevant or anything, and Tidus didn't seem stupid or unlikable to me. They were fine IMO. :/

I hate Vaan cuz he is too emo and whiney, not to mention that his character design sucks ass.

Plus after Jahara, he doesn't really contribute anything to the main storyline. The main characters imo are really Ashe and Balthier since they get the most character development by far in the game.

Still at least Vaan isn't Pennelo who is really annoying and ugly for an FF chick. Plus she doesn't add anything whatsoever to the story aside from getting kidnapped.

I mean after Lhusu, seriously what does she add to the main storlyline? Nothing imo. Plus I resent the fact that she basically tags along for the ride and we forced to have annoying, ugly butt for the rest of the game.

i thought he was okay. but i don't focus on whos the main charecter. although hes like 30 levels ahead of every one else. (lol) i kind of liked him. and all my friends say he was gay because of his vest. yes i do think he would be better if they developed him more, and gave him a better role.