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!

Episode 81 – Alpha and Omega’s Excellent Adventure!

This week, we continue our discussion of the Patch 4.4 story lines by discussing the Alphascape. We bring back the Lorebrarian’s corner as well where Seyrr talks about Ninjas in Final Fantasy, and compares them to their real life counterparts. We also talk about the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV Content Creators’ After Party on November 16th in Las Vegas, and Extra Life Game Day 2018 on November 3rd! Enjoy!

Show notes:
Donate to Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.participant&participantID=297335 
RSVP for the FFXIV Content Creators’ After party sponsored by Limit Break Radio: http://limitbreakradio.com/8526 

Episode 80 – Ancient Ascians, Go Figure!

This week, Klauss, Seyrr, and Chille break the spoiler embargo on the Patch 4.4 story line. We then speculate what these events may lead to moving forward, and what this means for the lore of the world. Chille gives us an update on the GoFundMe campaign to get him to FanFest in Vegas, and we talk about the upcoming Extra Life Game Day stream. Please enjoy!

Show Notes:
FFXIV 5th Anniversary Infographics: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/5th_anniversary/infographic/

All Saints’ Wake info: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2018/All_Saints_Wake/

Support Phoenix Down Radio on Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.participant&participantID=297335 

 

Episode 79 – Casually Podcasting

This week, we are joined by Brin Zalazar from GamerEscape, Work2Game, and host of his own podcast, Casually Hardcore. We give our spoiler-free impressions of Patch 4.4, as well as talk about the news from the Final Fantasy world. Klauss gives us his review of the A New World concert, and we announce the winner of our #PDR3rdAnniversary contest. Enjoy!

Show links:

Work2Game on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/worktogamevideos
Work2Game on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/work2game
Work2Game on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worktogame

A New World: Intimate Music from Final Fantasy information: https://ffnewworld.com/ 

Ranged and Melee gear design contest winners: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/fb9d4d8a0f121458309c5af43e9e3b7e7d5e21b5

Soken Birthday Project information: https://www.ffxivcommunity.com/project-info

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Trailer (in Japanese): https://youtu.be/iycAWS-PtZY
Chocobo’s Dungeon: Everybuddy Trailer (in Japanese): https://youtu.be/QUEsuT5xAuI
World of Final Fantasy Maxima Trailer (in English): https://youtu.be/RFRJAeYwyoA

Episode 73 – Onishi-who?

Patch 4.35 is live, and with it the new Deep Dungeon, Heaven-on-High! Klauss, Seyrr, and Chille talk all about the newest dungeon, as well as go into the story and lore behind it. Enjoy!

Information on the Feast Regional Championships: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/ranking/thefeast/championship/

FFXIV Fan Fest 2018 – What we know so far

FanFest 2018-19 Logo

If you were like many anxious Final Fantasy XIV players out there, you have been waiting for Yoshida and team to announce more information on the upcoming FanFest 2018-19. Our prayers have been answered, and we now know when tickets for the Las Vegas event will be going on sale. 

On July 10th, 2018 players will be able to sign into the Festival site (https://fanfest.finalfantasyxiv.com/2018-19/na/) and purchase tickets to this amazing event. According to the FAQ, each ticket will cost $150, and players will be able to purchase up to 4 tickets per order. Tickets are non-transferrable, and non-refundable. Every attendee will receive a goody bag as well as a brand new SDX Fenrir mount and a yet-to-be-announced minion exclusive to the NA Festival.

Hotel discounts at the Rio All-Suites are currently available for attendees by booking your room through the following link: https://book.passkey.com/go/SRFFF8

If you won’t be able to attend, fear not as Yoshi-P also announced all events (minus the concerts) would be available via live-stream for free, so all Warriors of Light will be able to enjoy the festivities. The mount and minions will also be available for purchase on the MogStation at a later date. There does not appear to be a premium streaming package available this year, a change from previous years events.

We plan to put together a series of articles for would-be attendees to help prepare for and enjoy FanFest to the fullest, so {please look forward to it.}

Klauss puts his beard on the line for Extra Life!

From now until the end of June, Klauss is putting his beard on the line, and you can help determine its fate!. For a second year, we are joining Extra Life, a charity run by gamers to help support Children’s Hospitals across the country. To join us in support of this amazing charity, go to our Extra Life page. If you want to save Klauss’s beard, add Team #SaveTheBeard in your message at the bottom of the page. If you want to see it go, throw your support to Team #ByeByeBeard. If we can hit our goal of $500 by June 30th, the team with the most donations will get their wish. We will also be picking a random donor to win a set of Mogstation Glamour gear courtesy of our friend Talan Broadbent when we get to $350.

Thank you for your help and support of this amazing charity.

Episode 68 – Return of the Muse

This week we are joined by guests Remix Sakura and Emi from MuseCastXIV, who are here to tell us all about the reasons behind the hiatus of their show, as well as to celebrate the upcoming 2 year anniversary of the show! We then discuss what different kinds of content we would like to see brought into FFXIV in future patches, such as mini-games, raids, PvP modes, etc.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this episode regarding mental health and well-being by our guests are for narrative purposes only, and are not meant to replace the services of medical professionals. If you need help with any physical or mental health issue, please consult a doctor or other trained healthcare provider. Thank you.

Episode 67 – Wild Baseless Speculation!

With the live letter mere hours from when the live show takes place, and a lack of new news to talk about, the PDR crew takes it upon themselves to come up with wild theories and speculate on what may or may not be announced for the upcoming Patch 4.3. Friend of the show Taliz Marvelous joins us to give us an introduction to the Final Fantasy TCG, Klauss gives his recap of Anime Detour 2018, Seyrr discusses Astrologians in the Lorebrarian’s Corner, and Chille is way too excited for Male Bunny Glamours. {Please look forward to it!}

Show notes:
Critical Strike Games – www.criticalstrikegames.com, use coupon code “PHXDNRADIO” for 10% off your first order (Thanks Taliz!)
Final Fantasy Cosplay photoshoot from Anime Detour: https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixDownRadio/posts/1869907689709384
GamerEscape Interview with MSQ Writer Natsuko Ishikawa and English Localization lead John Crow: https://gamerescape.com/2018/04/09/pax-east-2018-interview-with-natsuko-ishikawa-and-john-crow/

Episode 65 – Eureka!

This week, the focus of the community has revolved around the release of the highly anticipated Eureka. We discuss the story, break down some of the mechanics, and talk about what we like and dislike about it. Enjoy!

Show notes:
Menphinas Madness Blitzball Tournament info: https://dylanthornexivblog.tumblr.com/post/171966466655/when-youve-got-a-cause-youve-got-to-score-the