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Episode 102 – Am I wrong, or Amaurot?

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This week, Klauss and Taliz finish their discussion on the Shadowbringers Main Storyline, from the end of the Crown of the Immaculate through The Tempest and into Amaurot. We also talk about the Final Fantasy news coming out of Gamescom this week, and the upcoming FFXIV anniversary event, The Rising. Enjoy!

Show Notes:
The Rising 2019: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/fabe428a058b949514cf2f15f686e3ca3b99e466
FFXIV at PAX West: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/66126abb29b58b1b46f02e69969bdaa1a1bd3171
8 minutes of FF8 Remaster gameplay (courtesy of 4Gamer, via NovaCrystallis): http://www.novacrystallis.com/2019/08/heres-8-minutes-final-fantasy-viii-remastered-gameplay/
16 minutes of FF7 Remake gameplay (courtesy of LeStream, via NovaCrystallis): http://www.novacrystallis.com/2019/08/heres-16-minutes-final-fantasy-vii-remake-off-screen-gameplay/
Transcript of the Lore Q&A with Oda-san (from the OF, posted by Benjo): http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/402737-Gamescom-2019-Q-A-%28rough-transcript%29

Episode 96 – A Couch Full of Potatoes

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The hype for the upcoming expansion Shadowbringers is reaching a fever pitch! We have PSU.com game journalist Tim Nunes (https://twitter.com/timberelli) join us to talk about his time at the Media Event held a couple weeks ago, his time spent hands-on with the new jobs and new dungeons, and ask about his interview with Yoshida. We discuss the changes outlined on the latest Live Letter, and a lot more! We also say good-bye to Chille for awhile, as he temporarily steps down as co-host. We wish him the best!

Show notes:
Menphina Madness Donation Links for TWLOHA:
Support Kugane: https://give.twloha.com/fundraiser/2056201
Support Gridania: https://give.twloha.com/fundraiser/2010613

Shadowbringers Benchmark: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/benchmark/
Moogle Treasure Trove Event info: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/mogmog-collection/
Make It Rain Campaign: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2019/the_make_it_rain_campaign/
FFXIV at E3: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/32b20a7265b59f731226747ee585c3ee48b8237b

Playstation Universe’s coverage of FFXIV Shadowbringer’s Media Tour:
https://www.psu.com/news/final-fantasy-xiv-trust-system-impressions/
https://www.psu.com/news/final-fantasy-xiv-dohn-mheg-shadowbringers/
https://www.psu.com/news/final-fantasy-xiv-viera-hrothgar-character-creation/

Episode 95 – Live from Balmung!

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This week, Klauss visits a strange new land, filled with characters role-playing a magical game called Blitzball! We visit the Balmung server to talk with special guests Keio and Cagi, members of the Kugane Koban Crushers team; as well as Aegir, one of the organizers of the Menphina Madness Blitzball tournament. The group helps explain how Blitzball is played within FFXIV, why the tournament was started, and how you can help support an amazing cause, To Write Love on Her Arms. We also discuss the latest news in the Final Fantasy universe, including the hype from the recent FFVII Remake trailer. Enjoy!

Show Notes:
Menphina Madness Blitzball Information: http://menphinamadness.org/
Support Kugane: https://give.twloha.com/fundraiser/2056201
or Pledge per Goal: https://forms.gle/YTjT2rHoFSvuBLS66

Letter from the Producer from Yoshi
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/389675

FFVII Teaser trailer dropped on PS State of Play
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOn2bWuA_0w

Episode 94 – Return of the Crystal Tower

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This week, Klauss, Chille, and Seyrr are joined by Neil Bolt, video games editor at bloody-disgusting.com and new adventurer in Final Fantasy XIV. We discuss his experiences so far, and talk about whether or not this game is still accessible to new players. Seyrr gives us a remedial lesson on the history of the Crystal Tower.

Show notes:
Bloody Disgusting Video Games: https://www.bloody-disgusting.com/videogames
Neil on Twitter: https:// twitter.com/nezzko

Menphina Madness Tournament info: http://menphinamadness.org
Support the Kugane Koban Crushers: https://give.twloha.com/fundraiser/2056201

Heavensward is Free until June 27th: https://square-enix-games.com/en_AU/news/final-fantasy-xiv-heavensward-free-limited-time

Menphina Madness Blitzball Fundraiser to support Mental Health

Score for a Cause

The group behind last year’s roleplay-based Blitzball tournament is back in action again! The group from the Balmung server, For Gold and Glory, are recruiting players for another tournament fundraiser. This year, they will be raising funds for To Write Love on her Arms, a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.

This year, there will be 8 teams vying for the Championship, each team from a different region of Hydaelyn, and sponsored by a different group of FFXIV content creators. For our part, we are proud to be supporting the Kugane Koban Crushers for the second year in a row. Click here to donate in support of our team.

Kugane Koban Crushers logo with their mascot, Jim

Other teams and sponsors include:
Ul’dah Gil Turtles sponsored by MuseCast XIV
Limsa Lominsa Black Abyss sponsored by Maelstrom Radio
Gridania Sea Chocobos sponsored by Moogle-Go-Round Radio
Ishgard Eyes sponsored by The Crucible
Ala Mhigo Royal Griffons sponsored by Gather Together
Garlemald Classiarii Technicii sponsored by She Heals I Tank
Sisterhood of Sharldei’s Vault Marvelous Mascots sponsored by Aetherflow Media

The tentative tournament schedule is as follows:

  • Opening Ceremony: May 11th – Saturday
  • Round 1 (Limsa/Uldah, Gridania/Ala Mhigo): May 14th – Tuesday
  • Round 1 (Kugane/Ishgard, Garlemald/Wildcard): May 16th – Thursday
  • Round 2: May 24th – Friday
  • Round 2: May 31st – Friday
  • Semi-Finals: June 8th – Saturday
  • Closing Ceremony: June 14th – Friday
  • Finals: June 15th – Saturday

If you are interested in donating to this most noble cause, want to join a team and play, or just want to know more, visit the event website at http://menphinamadness.org.

Episode 93 – All Things Eureka

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This week Klauss, Seyrr, and Chille talk about all things pertaining to Eureka, including the story line and the lore of the zone. We also talk about the upcoming Menphina Madness Blitzball Tournament and fundraiser for the charity To Write Love on her Arms. Links with more info are listed below.

Show Notes:
Menphina Madness Information: https://bardabouttown.tumblr.com/post/184250297205/its-time-for-menphina-madness-its-time-to-score
To Write Love on her Arms website: https://twloha.com
To pledge support to one of the teams: https://t.co/QYwbMFjzbJ

FFXIV Free Login Campaign info: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/5d8832c15e6c845e8c76b590f7a8acb26d4921da
FFXV Crossover event info: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/ffxv/

Episode 83 – Viva Lala Vegas

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Seyrr and Chille have made it back safely from FanFest 2018, and share their experiences from the event. Along with Klauss, they talk about what we learned from the Keynote about the upcoming expansion, Shadowbringers, as well as the live letter information about patch 4.5, A Requiem for Heroes. Enjoy!

Episode 82 – Disenfranchised

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This week, Klauss, Chille, and Seyrr talk about the upcoming FFXIV FanFest in Las Vegas. The trio also discuss the recent news regarding Final Fantasy XV, and what this could mean for the Final Fantasy franchise in general. Seyrr focuses on the ever-popular Red Mage in the Lorebrarian’s Corner, and Chille wants to be a waifu pillow! Enjoy!

Show News:
Extra Life Donations: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.Participant&participantID=297335#donate

FanFest Schedule of Events: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/2fc19abcaabd6b2849c047f06286fa16d3963aee
Activities for Attendees: https://fanfest2.finalfantasyxiv.com/2018-19/na/activity/playable-activities
Goodie bag contents announced: https://fanfest2.finalfantasyxiv.com/2018-19/na/news/13 
Community Stream Viewing Party at the Bally’s Sky View Room 3: https://xiv2018.wixsite.com/livestream
LBR Community After Party at the Luxor eSports Arena: http://limitbreakradio.com/8526

FFXV Episodes Aranea, Lunafreya and Noctis cancelled. Tabata leaves, SE posts $33M loss: http://www.novacrystallis.com/2018/11/final-fantasy-xv-episodes-aranea-lunafreya-noctis-cancelled-production-episode-ardyn-will-continue and https://www.gamespot.com/amp-articles/final-fantasy-15-dlc-canceled-director-hajime-taba/1100-6463112

Extra Life Game Day 2018 Schedule

Extra Life Game Day 2018 is less than 24 hours away, and we are excited to be participating for the second year in a row. With our community’s support so far, we have raised $775 for Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, and we hope to surpass our goal of $1000 by the end of the 25 hour stream. Below is a tentative schedule of what we will be broadcasting on our Twitch channel. All times are in CST, and subject to change 

  • 9 AM – Noon: FFXIV – Pagos, Map runs, Birb farms, etc.
  • Noon – 3 PM: Overwatch with friends
  • 3 – 6 PM: FFXIV – Music Requests
  • 6 – 9 PM: Final Fantasy IV
  • 9 PM – Midnight: Final Fantasy XV
  • Midnight – 2 AM – World of Final Fantasy
  • 2 – 5 AM: Late Night games w/ FFXIVCC (Jack Box, CaH, etc)
  • 5 – 9 AM: Final Stretch – FFXIV

There will be a number of items given away to supporters of the stream. To be eligible, please donate to our Extra Life campaign. Thank you in advance, and we look forward to seeing you all during the stream. #ForTheKids!

So You’re Going to FanFest… Now What?

We are two weeks out from the Las Vegas FanFest 2018, and fans are anxiously awaiting the start. There promises to be a lot of fun to be had over the weekend. Square Enix recently published the schedule for the stage events on the Lodestone, but that’s not the only thing that will be happening. If you didn’t end up getting one of the coveted passes to the event but will be in the Vegas area, there are still events for you to enjoy! 

A handful of people banded together to arrange a free Stream viewing party at the Bally’s SkyView Room 3 on Friday. You can find more information at the event website.

Later that night, the Limit Break Radio crew will be hosting a massive FFXIV Community after-party at the Luxor’s E-Sports arena. There will be many community members to hang out with, as well as a VIP area where you can talk with a host of Content Creators but you will need to RSVP ASAP as event pass sales end on Nov 5th! 

If you won’t be in the Las Vegas area, SE will be live-streaming the events (minus the concerts) on their Twitch channel.

As an attendee of the 2016 FanFest, the official event is a lot of fun. The SE Community team works very hard to put on these events for us, and they do a good job. However the most fun I had during my time at FanFest was meeting other players, striking up conversations with new people about this game that I love, and making new friends. Enjoy your time out there, make tons of new memories, and have fun!