I disagree with the idea that the Garleans are the 'bad guys'. If anything, they're likely to be well intentioned extremists - especially since the lore team seem to be doing an excellent job at ensuring the story isn't black or white.
Eorzea was at war at itself - and still is to some extent - before Garlemald entered the picture. If not for Ala Mhigo being humbled we'd likely still see Ala Mhigo trying to take over the rest of Eorzea.
There's certainly horrible elements within Garlemald that need to be cut out, but there's a strong chance that it'll turn out to be like Archades in FFXII - and much like Eorzea, be made up of both good and bad elements.
Does it make sense for people in Eorzea to loathe the Garlean Empire? Sure - but people need to be careful not to screw themselves over by writing their character into a corner they can't easily get out of - especially given that Garlemald is, ultimately, made up of both combatants and non-combatants alike. It's not without redeeming qualities (as evidenced by Gaius' compelling motives/the fact that Nael's antics were heavily opposed by many Garleans).
Eorzea was at war at itself - and still is to some extent - before Garlemald entered the picture. If not for Ala Mhigo being humbled we'd likely still see Ala Mhigo trying to take over the rest of Eorzea.
There's certainly horrible elements within Garlemald that need to be cut out, but there's a strong chance that it'll turn out to be like Archades in FFXII - and much like Eorzea, be made up of both good and bad elements.
Does it make sense for people in Eorzea to loathe the Garlean Empire? Sure - but people need to be careful not to screw themselves over by writing their character into a corner they can't easily get out of - especially given that Garlemald is, ultimately, made up of both combatants and non-combatants alike. It's not without redeeming qualities (as evidenced by Gaius' compelling motives/the fact that Nael's antics were heavily opposed by many Garleans).
