Episode 104 – The Most Interesting Potato on the Planet

In this episode, Seyrr, Taliz, and Klauss discuss all of the Final Fantasy news from Tokyo Game Show, including a new trailer and stage presentation for Final Fantasy VII Remake as well as FFXIV’s Live Letter 54. We give our thoughts on the announced content coming in patch 5.1, and talk about the upcoming production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by A Stage Reborn on September 27 – 29th. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

A Stage Reborn: https://www.astagereborn.com/news/a-stage-reborn-proudly-presents-a-midsummer-nights-dream-by-william-shakespeare-on-final-fantasy-xiv/
FFXIV Live Letter 54 coverage
From GamerEscape: https://gamerescape.com/2019/09/15/letter-from-the-producer-live-part-liv-summary/
From Nova Crystallis: http://novacrystallis.com/2019/09/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-54-summary-patch-5-1-revealed-with-nier-automata-alliance-raid/
Final Fantasy VII Remake coverage (via Nova Crystallis): http://novacrystallis.com/2019/09/final-fantasy-vii-remake-gameplay-reveals-party-menu-ui-classic-battle-mode-squats-mini-game-and-more/
FFVII Remake TGS Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBpq_Jq7yn0

Episode 103 – Great Community, BTW!

In this episode, Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz are joined by guests Rubicon Vale (@rubiconvale) from Gather Together as well as Pixie Nook (@pixie_nook, aka Luna Vox) and Chille (@mgr_chille) to celebrate 4 years of podcasting. The topic this week is Community, and the group discusses how strong the Final Fantasy XIV community is, from its many amazing creators to the generous and selfless players who help each other out! We hope you enjoy!

Also, make sure to tweet @phxdnradio #Happy4thAnniversary for your chance to win a digital copy of Final Fantasy VIII Remastered for the platform of your choice!

Show Notes:
New Social Media Support pilot program in NA until Nov 29th.
Contact SE support 24/7on Twitter https://twitter.com/SE_NA_Support or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SE-NA-Support-2533718103327812/

FFXIV x Pusheen!!!
One of the cutest collabs to date, Pusheen is doing a series of FFXIV-themed comics and animated images! https://www.instagram.com/pusheen/
Jobs for your cat: https://pusheen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Jobs-for-Your-Cat.gif
Pusheen mobs: https://pusheen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/REVISED-FFXIV-Twitter-version.gif
WoL/WoD Pusheen: https://pusheen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/FF_Warrior_of_Light_and_Darkness_V6.gif

Tales from the Shadows
Week 1 – One Name, One Promise: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_shadows/sidestory_01/#sidestory_01
Week 2 – Echoes of Delusion: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_shadows/sidestory_02/#sidestory_02

Announcing the Memoirs of Adventure creative writing contest: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/cfff363fca43dafc968a140ab5f9cac6be4f3a57

PAX West Interview with Natsuko Ishikawa and Takeo Suzuki (from Gamer Escape): https://gamerescape.com/2019/09/01/pax-west-2019-interview-with-final-fantasy-xivs-natsuko-ishikawa-and-takeo-suzuki/

Fun creators:
https://www.youtube.com/rabtoons – RABToons: Lots of FF in a nutshell parodies, and other video games
https://mashthosebuttons.com/show/wondrous-tails/ – Wondrous Tails: FFXIV podcast from Mash Those Buttons
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1PG6Pn5PzilY3VCblTTEEA Glorygiest- He mostly does FFXIV streams but he is hoping to make FFXIV content in future
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfVE2YQxf0yojCSSM2CVPFA – TaruTV: Savage clears and PvP content
https://www.youtube.com/user/ClysmCast – MeoniAce: Weekly glamour videos to help with the Fashion Report, and other amazing content
https://www.twitch.tv/shehealsitank – She Heals I Tank:Wondeful FFXIV Husband/Wife podcast
https://www.twitch.tv/ziri_o – Ziri_0: Amazing artist
https://soundcloud.com/valaeus/pixie-wheres-your-trousers
Someone wrote a song about Pixie!

Lyrics
For many years in the realm of the First,
Viera have lived among the lands.
And have founded the clans of Rava and Veena.
And among their kind, there’s one woman I know
Known as, ‘The Bun Who Stole Your Girl’.
So do be careful ’round her.
You’ll turn away and then back again,
And you’ll be askin’…
“Pixie… where’re your Trousers?”

Let the tops fly high and the panties low
Through the docks of Limsa she’ll go
All the Femroes cheer and go,
“Pixie where’s your trousers?”

I’d just come back from Levi’s Cry
With his waves I had almost died,
But in the Nook, I could only sigh,
“Pixie where are your trousers?”

Let the tops fly high and the panties low
Through the grounds of the Brush she’ll go
All the Kitties purr and go,
“Pixie where’s your trousers?”

I had gone to a Hunting Hall
Then I heard moaning through the wall,
And I could only turn and call,
“Pixie put on some trousers!”

Let the tops fly high and the panties low
Through the gates of Ishgard she’ll go
All Elezen smirk and go,
“Pixie where’s your trousers?”

Let the tops fly high and the panties low
Through the streets of Ul’dah she’ll go
All the Lalas laugh and go,
“Pixie where’s your trousers?”

Now I’d gone down to Quicksand’s round,
Behind the counter I heard a pound,
The patrons turned their heads around
Saying, “Pixie where are your trousers?”

Let the tops fly high and the panties low
Through the lands of the East she’ll go
All the Au Ra gasp and go,
“Pixie where are your trousers?”

The ladies love her, every race
And then some men will give her chase
You cannot control a Bun’s high pace
When Pixie’s lost her trousers

Let the tops fly high and the panties low
Through the lands of the Realms she’ll go
All the people know and go,
“Pixie where’s your trousers?”

“Pixie where’s your trousers?”

Episode 102 – Am I wrong, or Amaurot?

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 101 Tsundere Fairy

This week, Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz continue with part 2 of our discussion of the Shadowbringers story line, from entering The Rak’Tika Greatwood through The Crown of the Immaculate. We also discuss the Q&A Panel from the most recent Producer Live Letter, FFXIV’s lineup for Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, and more.

Show notes:
PLL 53 Q&A digest: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/400887
FFXIV at Gamescom: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/5c9a7dfac6fab048ba52ac9844c8382c22bf338c
Free Login Campaign: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/6c8ae6a53b24432f8c1881598459b1440d5f0941
Storyline overview from Twinfinte: https://twinfinite.net/2019/07/ffxiv-shadowbringers-story-summary/6/

Episode 100 Throw Wide the Spoilers

For our 100th episode, Chille joins Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz to start our discussion of the Shadowbringers MSQ, from our initial introduction to Norvrandt through Il Mheg. We then wax nostalgic and talk about our experiences over the last 100 episodes, and look forward to creating many more!

Show notes:
Patch 5.05 Coming July 30th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/news/detail/47d3d85880befbfdcd3ffdf3c5bb00f69107edb2
Letter from the Producer 53 airs August 7th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/60594148227ef171dd6e4d739b769a2502d60143
Twinfinite Shadowbringers storyline review (Spoiler warning!): https://twinfinite.net/2019/07/ffxiv-shadowbringers-story-summary/6/

Episode 99 – Shadowbringers Unspoiled

Two weeks into Shadowbringers, Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz give their spoiler-free impressions of the dungeons, trials, zones, and story. Chille stops by to tell us how Monk has been ruined, and Taliz tells us how to make a drool-worthy okonomiyaki.

Episode 98 – Shedding Light on Shadowbringers

This week, we are smack dab in the middle of Shadowbringers Early Access! Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz give their Spoiler-Free impressions of the newest expansion! We also talk a bit about the upcoming FFXIV live-action tv show, and more news about the Final Fantasy VII Remake. Enjoy!

Show Notes:
FXIV Shadowbringers full patch notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/330f2b280067d69d85b17831c66712a499e97484
Live-Action FFXIV tv show in the works: http://www.novacrystallis.com/2019/06/sony-pictures-television-produce-live-action-final-fantasy-xiv-tv-series/
FFVII Remake interview with Nomura:
http://www.novacrystallis.com/2019/06/tetsuya-nomura-shares-final-fantasy-vii-remake-information-regarding-honey-bee-inn-dialogue-options-famitsu-interview

Episode 97 – Primal Desires

Two weeks before the launch of Shadowbringers, Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz talk about all the news from Live Letter 52. We also discuss the wealth of information that came from Square Enix’s presentation at E3 including all the new Final Fantasy VII news. In the Lorebrarian’s Corner, Seyrr’s discusses what it takes to bring forth a Primal .

Show News:

Support Kugane in the Menpina’s Madness Tournament: https://give.twloha.com/fundraiser/2056201

FFVII Producer Kitase’s blog post (via Nova Crystallis): http://www.novacrystallis.com/2019/06/producer-yoshinori-kitase-discusses-final-fantasy-vii-remake-creative-choices-vision-gameplay-square-enix-blogpost/

Live Letter 52 overview
From Nova Crystallis: http://www.novacrystallis.com/2019/06/summary-letter-from-the-producer-live-52/
From GamerEscape: https://gamerescape.com/2019/06/14/letter-from-the-producer-live-part-lii-summary/

Episode 96 – A Couch Full of Potatoes

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!

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