Episode 50 – Sharing the Love in FFXIV

We celebrate our 50th episode by celebrating the amazing content creators in the Final Fantasy XIV community! Many of our listeners contributed to the list, and we take this time to share with you!

Show Links:
FFXIV 4 Year Anniversary stream info: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/89f0c83ba423c0a35a838488d4dc282907922e67
Tales from the Storm Part 2: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_storm/sidestory_02/#sidestory_02
Tales from the Storm Part 3: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_storm/sidestory_03/#sidestory_03

FFXIV Content Creators: (Just a few from the submissions received)
The Crucible: http://thecrucibleffxiv.tumblr.com/
Larryzaur: https://www.youtube.com/c/Larryzaur
Denmo McStronghuge: https://www.youtube.com/user/denmomcstronghuge
A Stage Reborn: https://www.astagereborn.com/theatre/
Nuclear Wasabi: http://nuclearwasabi.tumblr.com/
Dark H: http://darkhhhhhh.tumblr.com/
GamerEscape FFXIV Wiki: https://gamerescape.com/category/ffxiv/
Garland Tools: http://www.garlandtools.org/
Cat Became Hungry: http://en.ff14angler.com

Episode 49 – Livin’ in the Deltascape! (Whoa-oh!)

After discussing the main scenario storyline in the last episode, Klauss, Seyrr, and Chille decide to delve into the aether with Omega and talk about the current tier of raids, the Deltascape. We give our impressions on the fights and story, and talk a bit about what we would like to see moving forward with the Omega series as well as the upcoming Return to Ivalice series. Seyrr goes in-depth with Susano and the idea of Kami, and we discuss why Chille turned into a dancing Chille dog.

Show Links:
YouTube Video: Coming Soon
Furnishing Design Contest info: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/7c85959feec46a40d2cc9f580b8c069d877196e7
Tales from the Storm part 1: The Weight of a Name http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_storm/

Episode 48 – OMG, Spoilers!

Now that everyone on the show has completed the Stormblood story, it’s time for us to give our thoughts on the storyline, dungeons, and quests that took us from the Fringes, across the sea to Doma, and back to Ala Mhigo. Seyrr discusses the eerie similarities between two nation’s patriotic hymns, and we talk about our accomplishments in game since the last episode. We also discover that Chille really does get around in the FFXIV community, but we love his spirit and enthusiasm!

Show Notes:
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/DoMweuA-EJ8
GamerEscape’s FFXIV Content Creator’s Round-Up: https://gamerescape.com/2017/07/18/ffxiv-content-creator-round-up-718/
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Beta sign-ups
NA: http://na.square-enix.com/us/dissidiant-closedbeta-signup
EU: http://beta.software.eu.playstation.com/en-gb/DFFNTBETA
Live Letter XXXVII Q&A Thread: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/337124-Letter-from-the-Producer-LIVE-Part-XXXVII-Q-A-Update-Thread

Episode 47 – Ermahgerd, dey brerk ar jerbs!

Since its release nearly 3 weeks ago, many players feel the current job balance in Stormblood leaves much to be desired. Klauss, Luna, Seyrr, and Chille discuss their opinions, and share the thoughts of our listeners. Our lore segment this week talks about the Twelve, and whether their existence is Primal in nature, or something else. We also debut our new Twitch emotes in the chat, as well as give a huge thank all our new subscribers and patrons!

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/NZYMKFBTKxs

Episode 46 – We’re Not in Eorzea Anymore

Stormblood is officially released! Klauss, Luna, Chille, and Seyrr give their Spoiler-Free opinions and impressions of Early Access and the launch of FFXIV’s newest expansion. They also read through listener emails and are compared to the cast of The Wizard of Oz!

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/MJS45anWlaw

Special MiniCast 3 – Stormblood Patch Notes

On the eve of Early Access, the PDR crew decide to go through a blind reading of the Patch notes. We have fun discussing the upcoming changes and new quests being added to the game, and do a bit of reminiscing on Heavensward.

Episode 45 – The Calm Before the Storm

Less than a week until Early Access to Stormblood, The PDR crew is joined by FusionX from GamerEscape.com. He is able to talk with us about his experience at the Stormblood Media event held in San Francisco a few weeks ago before he flies out to cover E3. We discuss what having shared Role abilities could mean for players, get a bit of an idea what the new zones are like, and discover there is a whole island full of lava monsters just for Chille! We also are proud to announce that our entries to the HeavensDub contest won runners-up prizes! See you all in Stormblood!

Show Notes:
YouTube video: Coming Soon…
HeavensDub contest Winners: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/327587-Announcing-the-Winners-of-The-Heavensdub-Contest-%28NA%29%21
The Valley-Girl of Light (Luna’s Entry): https://youtu.be/psDt0Bcvsgw
     How NOT to Pick up Women in Eorzea (Klauss & Seyrr’s Entry): https://youtu.be/BXPcS9qLrj4
GamerEscape’s Coverage of the Stormblood Media tour: https://gamerescape.com/2017/05/31/hands-on-with-final-fantasy-xiv-stormblood/

Episode 44 – Lore of the Magi

We are joined this week by the incomparable Lore legends AnonyMoose and Ethys Asher. They join Seyrr and discuss the lore behind the buildup and through the War of the Magi. We learn a lot about each of the 3 great city-states of the time; Amdapor, Mhach, and Nym, and discover what lead up to the great war, and how it all ended with the 6th Umbral era.

Show Notes:
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Q2JcZiNG25c
Ethys Asher: @ethysffxiv on Twitter, https://www.twitch.tv/ethysasher on Twitch
AnonyMoose: @anonymoosexiv on Twitter
Make it Rain campaign info: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2017/the_make_it_rain_campaign/
14 Days of FFXIV on Twitter: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/6d47055be92347223fbf359ceffb215b72f40478

 

Special Minicast 2 – Live Letter Hype

Live Letter 36 is in the books, and it was a LONG video. Klauss, Chille, and Luna try to pare it down to the highlights and talk about the big upcoming stat changes, ability changes, and show off the new job skills from the recently released video. Who’s ready for Stormblood?

Show Notes:

YouTube Video of show: https://youtu.be/R9VYSJ2YCUc
New Job Abilites video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSdfPXFGuw0
Notes from Live Letter XXXVI (Courtesy of /r/FFXIV posted by redditor NoboruSouma): https://docs.google.com/document/d/14ScQ9gCqZlghtQJgdbSuwJdXIaFBYjOOj5teGmKCDeY/preview

Special MiniCast 1 – Viva Revolutions!

In the early hours of the morning, smack dab in the middle of a Maintenance, Square Enix gave the players an amazing gift, the full version of the Stormblood theme, Revolutions! Luna, Klauss, and Chille talk about their impressions, go through the lyrics, and pore over the details of the video.

Show notes:
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/6-C2AyU4bMI
Revolutions video: https://youtu.be/UmQm76wFfKk