With patch 3.4 a couple of weeks away, we are starting to get new information about the upcoming Main scenario, as well as the two new dungeons, Xelphatol and the Great Gubal Library (Hard).
Patch 3.4: Soul Surrender
After a thousand years of bloodshed and sorrow, the shade of Nidhogg, rage incarnate, fell at last to the Warrior of Light. So it was that the Dragonsong War drew to a close, and the survivors, bloodied but unbowed, could begin to pick up the pieces. A new day dawns in Ishgard, and her champions may rest easy─if only for a moment. For every ending marks a new beginning.
Dungeon: Xelphatol
Forced to flee the Black Shroud for fear of the elementals and their boundless wrath, the Ixal settled the windswept mountains of Xelphatol more than five hundred and fifty years ago. Since that day, they have labored tirelessly to eke out an existence in these harsh and unforgiving lands, slowly but surely expanding their dominion over the entire region. Yet the Ixal have never forgotten that which was once denied them, and so they seek divine intervention once more─to summon Garuda and beseech her strike down their enemies. In the shadow of the First Mountain, the ritual nears completion, as a brave hero once more races against time to deliver the realm from destruction.
Dungeon: The Great Gubal Library (Hard)
Though long-since abandoned by its Sharlayan keepers, the Great Gubal Library does not want for visitants, its halls ever stirring with the voidsent guardians who walk its corridors. With danger at every turn, the fool who dares trespass here would find not wisdom but certain doom. Yet it was not long ago that an intrepid adventurer braved the deepest depths of this forbidding vault of knowledge, returning unscathed and wiser for the experience─a feat of daring that would be sung of the realm over. Mayhap that is why an anonymous individual would beseech that selfsame champion to return in search of long-forgotten knowledge. One can only hope this venture proves yet another enlightening lesson.
Both dungeons have a minimum ilvl requirement of 210. Full details can be found at the Lodestone.
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We celebrate our first year anniversary in a HUGE way with special guests Chille from Moogle-Go-Round and PlayStation Universe, as well as Aya (@Dancing_Fighter) and Chenin (@Akhmourne), the newest members of the NA Community Team. We discuss some of their favorite things about FFXIV, get to know a little bit about them outside of FFXIV and gaming, and have an awesome time. We also discuss news and notes from the last Producer Live Letter from the 14-hour FFXIV Anniversary stream, and talk about other FF-related news.
Show Notes:
YouTube video of Podcast: https://youtu.be/AiVzk5Otrgc
Live Letter Translation thread from the Offical forums: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/303044-Letter-from-the-Producer-LIVE-Part-XXXI-Update-Thread
Nova Crystallis Live Letter summary: http://www.novacrystallis.com/2016/08/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-31-summary-patch-3-4-out-sep-27/
Marko/Mr Happy translation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wi5gF8hZKtUDO9M3sf1Ip4oz0zeehevm7fmb_kU-P5s/preview
Reddit 14-Hour Live Stream Megathread: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/4zs9os/megathread_threeyear_anniversary_14hour_broadcast/
Aya’s Favorite bit of Lore in FFXIV: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/289852-My-favourite-Ishgardian-soap-opera-continues%21
The Novice Network for Streamers (FFXIV): https://discord.gg/2GN5BTt
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Paul is back from Insomnia Gaming Festival, and is an insomniac no more! Almost falling asleep, 3 time guest Seyo puts on the hosting hat (nice trick!) and talks with Chille, and occasionally Paul, about the newest news coming from the Live Letter which occurred during FFXIV’s 3rd Anniversary Live Stream.
With the 3rd anniversary live stream coming up this Friday, we knew the in-game anniversary event, the Rising, would not be far behind. The annual event runs from Saturday, August 27th at 1 AM PDT until 7:59 AM on Monday, September 12th.
“The Crystal Caravan has come to Ul’dah, and plans to put on the performance of a lifetime. To ensure the actors can truly bring their roles to life, however, the troupe leader seeks those who can tell them more of the great heroes who will be portrayed on stage. Adventurers with a love for the theater and the arts are encouraged to seek them out.”
Rewards this year include new indoor and outdoor furnishings, a Heavensward Orchestrion roll, and new minions. Full details are available on the Lodestone.
In a recently published article from website Nova Crystallis, they talk about their interview with FFXIV director Yoshida about the current tier of raiding and what may be to come. From the article:
“The player feedback that we received with the Binding Coil of Bahamut series was they wanted more challenge, they wanted more difficult content,” Yoshida explained. “So with this feedback with Alexander we implemented two versions of the same content with Normal Mode and Savage Mode. With Savage Mode, we made it really brutal – really difficult with so many gimmicks and mechanics.
“However, we heard feedback from players that now the Savage Mode of Alexander is too difficult. For the next one we’re trying to make it easier because what we want to do is bring more people in to challenge this raid content.”
Yoshi-P also talks about player feedback in terms of the storyline, saying they would like something more engaging like the Coil story was, and he says he hopes the final chapter of Alexander brings that excitement players are asking for. {Please look forward to it!}
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In this week’s episode, Klauss, Luna, and Seyrr talk about whats coming up in FFXIV as well as discuss some rumoured release dates for other upcoming games. With the delay of FFXV and the multitude of new mobile games, what does the future hold for this storied gaming franchise? Seyrr brings the sexy back (and by sexy I mean lore) and talks about the Twelve, starting with Halone.
Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/db9D7vr6uqo
Show Links:
FFXIV 14 Hour Anniversary Stream details: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/61c5ab5683441c9a9978befdba7efa7b8e37618c
Tales from the Dragonsong War: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2016/short_stories
Rumored Release date for FFVII Remake: http://www.thebitbag.com/final-fantasy-7-remake-may-3-separate-release-dates-next-year/173508
FFXV Development wiki article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Development_of_Final_Fantasy_XV
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Paul and Chille love having Seyo on, so they decided they needed to bring him back again! With the lack of noteworthy news coming from SE this week, the cast decides to have a relaxed discussion about random things within Final Fantasy XIV. Sit back, listen, and have a Kupo-tastic day!
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Eorzea’s newest team of sentai action heroes comes to you live from their base outside of Costa del Sol, showing off their awesome colored armor and poses, and talking about the newest FFXIV news including this year’s Moonfire Faire. We also discuss how we handle burnout in this and other games, as well as talk about how to Warrior! Notice me!
Link to YouTube video of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZnOgV0qp3Q
Show links:
FanFest Art And Costume Contests info: http://ffxiv-fanfest.com/na/activities/index.php
FFXIV at Gamescom: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/ff7e9fccb88e8dcd1e3706daa7192ddf87c9aa5b
Tank Gear Design Contest finalists: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/462f4711fb81e2d078951744c75ca910c759f5b4
Tales from the DragonSong War part 1: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2016/short_stories/
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Apologies for the delay, it has been a busy week all around. On this episode of MGR, Seyo Meyo takes a shot in the guest host chair. The discussion revolves around our Deep Dungeon reactions, and we talk about a bunch of upcoming events, including the new Moonfire Faire event. Start working on your best Ranger poses and prepare for fun!
