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 66 – Reborn or Rehashed?

After running Eureka for 2 weeks straight, Chille, Seyrr, and Klauss discuss the content within Final Fantasy XIV, and wonder if we are getting too much recycled content. Seyrr talks about Thaliak the Scholar in the Lore segment, and Chille gets to be a cowboy!

Show notes:
Menphina’s Madness Blitzball tournament finals info: https://dylanthornexivblog.tumblr.com/post/172445059340/when-youve-got-a-cause-youve-got-to-score-the
The Carbuncle Calendar we all need in our lives: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg5QvgLhCJ7/
FFXIV April Fools – Magnai Fantasy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPaI3YV4GeA&t=131s

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

Episode 64 – Sketchy Glitches

After the announcement of emergency maintenance to fix the Ungermax exploit in FFXIV, the PDR crew decide to go on a stroll down memory lane and look at some of the memorable, interesting, and downright scary glitches from all of the Final Fantasy games. Seyrr discusses the Time Lord, i mean God of Time Althyk, and Chille spends all episode waving in a plane that never arrives…

Show Notes:

Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8zlblxZGqA
– Final Fantasy Wiki List of Bugs and Glitches: http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_bugs_and_glitches
– Blitzball for Extra Life: https://dylanthornexivblog.tumblr.com/post/171235274980/when-youve-got-a-cause-youve-got-to-score
– RIP Daddy of Light: https://gamerescape.com/2018/02/21/ffxiv-dad-of-light-actor-ren-osugi-has-died/
– Yoshida’s Promotion: https://gematsu.com/2018/03/square-enix-announces-change-directors-executive-officers
– 4.25 Release info: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/cc09d033791ba0d9607ba9bd7f15796294f87e48
– Yoshi-P talks about the Ungarmax exploit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/80vhz8/yoshida_post_regarding_ungarmax_exploit/

Episode 63 – Pitcher or Catcher?

Warning – This is an FFXIV Patch 4.2 Spoilercast!

We are joined by the amazing Vegan Pete and Avi Aiel from the She Heals I Tank (http://www.shehealsitank.com) podcast, and we discuss the story lines behind the Main Scenario Quests, The Four Lords, and Sigmascape in-depth. Things get interesting as we are visited by Drunken Pete toward the end of the show, and learn how much he loves Jessie. Enjoy!

Episode 62 – You Don’t Deserve this Big Tomestone!

Patch 4.2 has arrived! Klauss, Luna, Seyrr, and Chille give their spoiler-free impressions of the new content and go through Luna’s interview with the Eorzean Glamour Idols (twitter.com/eorzeanidols). We also talk about the new Dissidia mobile game and try to figure out what Chille did to make that Death Claw so angry at him.

Episode 61 – The {Sky}s the Limit!

Patch 4.2 is looming just around the corner, and we discuss the contents of Producer Live Letter 41. Seyrr talks about the lore behind the 4 Lords, and Chille breaks Luna’s keyboard with his drooling. We also announce the winners of our latest holiday conest. Enjoy!

Show notes:
Patch 4.2 Trailer: https://youtu.be/_1tABKPBlJs
Producer Live Letter 41 Official Translation thread: http://sqex.to/GZn
/r/FFXIV megathread translation: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/7rgibn/megathread_letter_from_the_producer_live_part_xli/

Episode 60 – Poof Goes the Luna!

In the first episode of 2018, Klauss, Luna and Chille talk about many of the questions from Yoshida’s JP server tour, as well as an issue with reward codes from new FFXIV physical items. Luna shares her story oh now she got into Final Fantasy, and Chille tries his best to fill Seyrr’s shoes with lore. We have also extended our contest until January 18th, so listen how to submit your entry to win one of TWO mounts or a minion from the MogStation.

Show Notes:
Yoshi-P visits Anima server:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/7nwf59/questions_to_yoshida_on_anima_server_other/
Yoshi-P visits Masamune, Gungnir, and Ramuh servers: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/7nmkij/questions_to_yoship_when_he_visited_masamune/
Yoshi-P server visits part 3: https://gamerescape.com/2018/01/05/naoki-yoshidas-new-year-server-visits-qa-part-3-inventory-social-features-and-miscellaneous/ 

Famitsu interview with Yoshida, ultimate coil developers, and world 1st clear players
Part 1: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/7mah4l/famitsu_interview_summary_with_the_dev_team_and/
Part 2: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/7nq5xc/additional_info_from_the_full_interview_for_the/ 

New Years Greetings from Yoshi-P: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/0a69efa004498fddbc02bcd6cf3952b32162357c

Episode 59 – The Most Wonderful Time of the Year??

It’s Starlight Celebration time, the equivalent of Christmas in Final Fantasy XIV! We talk about all the new trailers released for Dissida Final Fantasy NT this past week, and discuss the recent Live Letter 40 where Yoshida shared a few bits about Patch 4.2. We then take a serious turn and talk about Mental Health Awareness, as this time of year can be very difficult for many people. We are joined by a special guest and friend of the show Mithron Scarlet, who was kind enough to join us on the subject. We hope our stories are able to help someone out there, and that talking publicly about it will help to lessen the stigma of Mental Illness.

We also get into the giving spirit, and announce a giveaway for our podcast listeners! Listen and find out how to enter and win!

Show Notes:
New Dissidia NT trailers
Official Story Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T3QPL4XnBk
Opening Cinematic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA2BOWZ84yE
Launch Character roster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhBfwyaT0zQ

FFXIV Live Letter 40 Official Translation thread: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/354195-Letter-from-the-Producer-LIVE-Part-XL-Update-Thread
FFXIV Subreddit PLL40 Megathread: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/7jxv1b/megathread_letter_from_the_producer_live_part_xl/

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org