Episode 94 – Return of the Crystal Tower

This week, Klauss, Chille, and Seyrr are joined by Neil Bolt, video games editor at bloody-disgusting.com and new adventurer in Final Fantasy XIV. We discuss his experiences so far, and talk about whether or not this game is still accessible to new players. Seyrr gives us a remedial lesson on the history of the Crystal Tower.

Show notes:
Bloody Disgusting Video Games: https://www.bloody-disgusting.com/videogames
Neil on Twitter: https:// twitter.com/nezzko

Menphina Madness Tournament info: http://menphinamadness.org
Support the Kugane Koban Crushers: https://give.twloha.com/fundraiser/2056201

Heavensward is Free until June 27th: https://square-enix-games.com/en_AU/news/final-fantasy-xiv-heavensward-free-limited-time

Episode 93 – All Things Eureka

This week Klauss, Seyrr, and Chille talk about all things pertaining to Eureka, including the story line and the lore of the zone. We also talk about the upcoming Menphina Madness Blitzball Tournament and fundraiser for the charity To Write Love on her Arms. Links with more info are listed below.

Show Notes:
Menphina Madness Information: https://bardabouttown.tumblr.com/post/184250297205/its-time-for-menphina-madness-its-time-to-score
To Write Love on her Arms website: https://twloha.com
To pledge support to one of the teams: https://t.co/QYwbMFjzbJ

FFXIV Free Login Campaign info: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/5d8832c15e6c845e8c76b590f7a8acb26d4921da
FFXV Crossover event info: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/ffxv/

Episode 92 – No Foolin

We are joined this week by the incomparable Luna Vox (aka Pixie Nook)! Klauss, Chille, and Luna talk about the latest in Final Fantasy news, including FFXIV patch 4.56, ( there are spoilers for the MSQ, Hildibrand, and Beast Tribe quests, so be warned!) the recently announced HD game from SE’s 3rd division, and Mr. Happy’s interview with Yoshi-P after FanFest Tokyo. Klauss and Chille also discuss the Podcasting panel they held at Anime Detour this past weekend. Enjoy!

Show notes:
Hatching Tide starts 4/9: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2019/Hatching_tide/
Presenting Omega: https://youtu.be/JnfP9qKAbk8
FFXIV JP team also announces monthly Manga series: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/blog/002701.html
SE 3rd Division new HD game (via Nova Crystallis): http://www.novacrystallis.com/2019/04/square-enixs-3rd-development-division-making-large-scale-hd-title-next-generation/
Mr Happy’s Interview with Yoshi-P after Tokyo FanFest: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x30qZohmIc-18urZVcePILzOXdbUt_AnUd8GTvPw4uI/edit

Episode 91 – Dancing Mad

Tokyo FanFest’s Keynote and Live Letter were this weekend. Klauss and Chille give their reactions to the information reported as well as go through a machine-translated interview with Yoshida by a Japanese gaming site. Enjoy!

Show notes:
Interview with Yoshida by gamer.ne.jp: https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201903240006/

Episode 90 – A Calamitous Cram Session

In this week’s episode, Seyrr, Klauss, and Chille talk about the latest news in the Final Fantasy universe, including the upcoming Fan Festival and Live Letter, as well as the new Data Center adjustments for NA and EU. Seyrr then gives us a crash course on the relationship between Hydaelyn and Zodiark, the calamities, what that means to us as the Warriors of Light. Enjoy!

Show Notes:
Flowers for All Screenshot contest info: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/0406f87b843ea73422f0a609f0670c523a12b566

EU/NA Data Center news: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/11cadb280ca20f53f22e0b0885d1ebf675536bb9https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/11cadb280ca20f53f22e0b0885d1ebf675536bb9

Q&A Thread for Oda-San: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/384428

FFXV Episode Ardyn Animation Director Behind the scenes video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtUN2x3N1eI

Episode 89 – Don’t Panic

Taliz Marvelous joins Klauss, Chille, and Seyrr again this week to share his culinary knowledge of Warrior’s Stew (Chanko) and Miso (Tofu) Dengaku with us. The group talks about the new content from Patch 4.55, and we discuss the changes to SE’s Terms of Service for FFXIV and the reactions from the community. Enjoy!

Show notes:
SE’s updated ToS: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/b2bf98053941a7b07e8d80ee41216f5aef769c60
FFXIV Themed wedding package demonstrated on Valentine’s Day: https://twinfinite.net/2019/02/final-fantasy-xiv-wedding-3/?fbclid=IwAR0_EVrX5v6glujZo-jBZ1YB_uXXvT_KG4GPgfIJAz9WfqL83MQHSt1ycLY
Little Ladies Day starts Feb 28th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2019/Little_Ladies_Day/?fbclid=IwAR3bRdirDVOYKRc8Y7r19KzUAHz-WyO09QB4LHHwCzggoVvFIC61KkEswig
Kotaku interview with Yoshida: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-xivs-director-talks-blue-mages-world-vis-1832757804?fbclid=IwAR16F6765PeJoaliAepRPCJFWtIZF67ERAI3f7oytGGGp6L4iM7Xi5vEEYY

Episode 88 – Viva FanFest

In this episode, Klauss, Seyrr, Chille, and Taliz talk about Paris FanFest. The gang discuss the news from the Keynote, Producer Live Letter 49, as well as the press conference and an interview of Yoshida held by Game Watch.

Show notes:
Gamer Escape’s coverage of the FanFest Keynote and Live Letter:
https://gamerescape.com/2019/02/02/ffxiv-paris-fan-festival-2019-keynote-summary/
https://gamerescape.com/2019/02/03/letter-from-the-producer-live-part-xlix-summary/

Nova Crystallis’ Coverage of the Keynote and PLL:
http://www.novacrystallis.com/2019/02/final-fantasy-xiv-shadowbringers/
http://www.novacrystallis.com/2019/02/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-49-summary-patch-4-55-set-february-12-ffxv-collaboration-revealed/

FanFest Press Conference transcript courtesy of r/FFXIV:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/wiki/press_conf_eu_2019

Transcript of Game Watch interview with Yoshi-P:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/amzgsx/game_watch_interview_with_yoship_at_paris_fan/

Episode 87 – Spoils of War

This episode is a Spoilercast! You have been warned.

This week, Klauss, Seyrr, and Chille talk about the MSQ part 1 and Return to Ivalice finale story quests from Patch 4.5. The trio also talk about the upcoming FanFest in Paris, and speculate about what will be covered in the Keynote and Live Letter. Seyrr puts on his cartographer’s hat and gives us a geography lesson on Southern Othard, and Chille reached level 32 this week in real life!

Show notes:
Paris FanFest schedule of events: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/1f10be92ef67b9ea200f4c992a224a33b5fc2ab3
Valentione’s Day event: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2019/Valentiones_Day/

Episode 86 – A Recipe for Heroes

In the first episode of 2019, Klauss, Seyrr, and Chille are joined by real-world culinarian Taliz Marvelous! The crew give their spoiler-free impressions of the Patch 4.5 content, and in a new segment, Taliz tells us all about the wonders of eggs in Eorzea, as well as their counterparts in the real world! We hope you enjoy!

Show Notes

Taliz Marvelous on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/talizmarvelous
Twitter: https://twitter.com/talizmarvelous

Patch 4.5 Notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/97afed7c0efbbe8260755f948d0cf2b912d71121

Episode 85 – Blather Together

Seyrr, Chille, and Klauss are joined by fellow podcasters Rubicon Vale and Yelta Sumasu from Gather Together. The group talks about the holiday season and discusses the newest information regarding Patch 4.5. Seyrr reads a story about the Sins of Sasamo from the Encyclopedia Eorzea vol 2 , and everyone joins in to wish Klauss a very happy 40th birthday. Yes folks, Klauss is old!! Happy holidays, enjoy!

Show info:
Gather Together: http://www.gtffxiv.com

MMORPG.com interview with Oda-san and Ishikawa on Lore: https://www.mmorpg.com/final-fantasy-xiv/interviews/final-fantasy-xiv-developers-dish-on-creating-lore-1000013266

FFXIV Reliability is not a bad thing – from MassivelyOP: https://massivelyop.com/2018/12/17/wisdom-of-nym-no-final-fantasy-xiv-reliability-isnt-a-bad-thing/

FFXIV Patch 4.5 website: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/patch/4_5/

FFXIV Subreddit Live Letter megathread: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/a88k4r/megathread_letter_from_the_producer_live_part/

GamerEscape Coverage of Live Letter 48: https://gamerescape.com/2018/12/21/letter-from-the-producer-live-part-xlviii-summary/