I just really, really hope that the ending is not:
1. This was all just a holodeck computer simulation
2. This is all just a dream
I will kill my classic controller if that happens.
You need not worry. There are some very weird aspects to the story in the game's end, but none of it renders the preceding story worthless. In fact, it may just have you look at the rest of the story in a different light. Anyway, you don't have to worry about experiencing a reset ending.
EDIT:Well, this is a pleasant surprise. I've been looking up the English voice acting credits for Xenoblade Chronicles. I recall a comment on Radio Free Nintendo stating that
Melia's voice over is one of the game's best. When I searched for other roles Jenna-Louise Coleman has played, I discovered that she will be the new companion character in Doctor Who.
It's going to be weird watching Doctor Who when all that's ringing in my head is, "Hmm, a rather advantageous position," and, "I see you strength is the genuine article." It should be fun though.
Oh, and one example of voice over efficiency in the game I've discovered is that
Shulk and
Kalian are voice by the same actor. Good on Adam Howden for being able to voice two characters without me noticing.
EDIT, EDITAh, I was mistaken. Kalian's English voice over is provided by Rufus Wright, not Adam Howden.