Episode 111 – WOW!

In the last episode of 2019, Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz are joined by special guest Chille from Moogle-Go-Round Radio. We discuss some of our favorite moments from 2019, both in and out of game, as well as talk a bit about what we are looking forward to in 2020. Taliz spreads the Starlight cheer by discussing Starlight-themed desserts, everyone’s favorite part of the holidays, and Klauss has a bit too much fun with his new soundboard! Happy New Year, and we will see you in 2020!

Show notes:
Heavensturn returns to FFXIV: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2020/Heavensturn/ FFXIV x Uniqlo collab in Tokyo: https://twinfinite.net/2019/12/final-fantasy-xiv-x-uniqlo-collaboration/
Buche de Noel from Chef John: https://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2018/12/chocolate-yule-log-this-buche-de-noel.html

Episode 110 – RIP Butt Slider

This week, Seyrr, Taliz, and Klauss discuss FFXIV’s Letter from the Producer Live 56 from the 14-hour Broadcast on December 13th, including new information on Patch 5.2. We talk about the new FFVII trailer dropped at The Game Awards, as well as FFXIV getting snubbed by the judges. In the Lorebrarian’s Corner, Seyrr gives us the rundown on what we know about Ascians. Happy Holidays!

Show notes
FFXIV Free Login Campaign: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/43e7d126141d197e07c9fbebec536794f172f722
Starlight Celebration 2019: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2019/The_Starlight_Celebration/
Live Letter Coverage
Gamer Escape: https://gamerescape.com/2019/12/14/letter-from-the-producer-live-lvi-summary/
Nova Crystallis: http://novacrystallis.com/2019/12/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-56-summary-patch-5-2-arrives-february-2020/
MogMog571 (CarrieofLight): https://discord.gg/q4nS6pF

Episode 109 – Rolling the Dice on Final Fantasy

After a holiday break, Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz are joined by Justin Blasdel, author of Final Fantasy VII – Old World of Darkness, a fan-created adaptation and scenario using the Old World of Darkness tabletop role-playing system and based on the world of Final Fantasy VII. We talk about his love of both FFVII and the Old World of Darkness system, what prompted him to combine the two, and what the process was like. In a shortened Lorbrarian’s Corner, Seyrr talks about The Tempest and Amaurot. We also discuss the upcoming 14-hour broadcast and Live Letter 56, talk about Taliz’s time at KupoCon Port Pom, learn about what A Stage Reborn is up to, and go over a recent SE Blog post introducing us to the FFVII Development team. Enjoy!

Show Notes:
Final Fantasy VII: Old World of Darkness: http://bit.ly/2Yw58jd
More about Justin Blasdel: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/JustinBlasdel

FFVII Remake Dev Team introductions: https://square-enix-games.com/en_GB/news/final-fantasy-vii-remake-developers

A Stage Reborn Sings: https://www.astagereborn.com/choir/

Episode 108 – Seyrr’s Weird Cat Daddy

In this week’s episode, Seyrr and Klauss lift the spoiler veil on the Patch 5.1 storyline. We discuss the quests, talk about its impact on the Shadowbringers’ narrative, and go over some of our favorite points. We also talk about Patch 5.11, which gave us The Epic of Alexander Ultimate raid and the start of the Ishgardian Restoration arc. In other Final Fantasy news, we discuss Xbox adding a number of Final Fantasy games to their Game Pass, and how they are in talks with Yoshida and others at SE to add FFXIV to their console.

Show Notes:
Final Fantasy coming to Xbox Game Pass: https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2019/11/14/20964604/final-fantasy-microsoft-xbox-game-pass-vii-viii-ix-x-zodiac-age-remaster-xiii

The Epic of Alexander cleared: http://novacrystallis.com/2019/11/team-thoughts-per-second-of-north-american-free-company-radiance-claims-world-first-clear-of-the-epic-of-alexander/

Winners of the Furnishing Design Contest 2019: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/354fe9e1fcbe09dd8d49241b4f6aeb21e8a45a2d

Patch 5.11 notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/d7d53d91c131adfdc71ad0f270f1d38252e5aa39

FFXIV closes off The Firmament to cross-world visitors: https://gamerescape.com/2019/11/14/ffxivs-firmament-closed-to-world-visitors/

Episode 107 – A Lorebrarian at the Helm

This week, Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz are podcasting during Extra Life! We also had patch 5.1 drop this week, and we go through the patch notes, and give our spoiler-free impressions. Enjoy!

Show Notes:
Donate to Extra-Life: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=348790#donate

Official Patch Notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/3a23a8ba13b2c4152681ec4fa5716915b851002f

Episode 106 – A Spooky Live Letter Review

This week, Taliz and Klauss discuss Producer Live Letter 55, which talks about everything coming up in Patch 5.1 on Tuesday, October 29th. The pair also discuss all the latest news in the Final Fantasy world, including the Live-Action FFXIV tv show in development, the upcoming FF Brave Exvius War of the Visions game release in Japan, and a video interview with the developers of Final Fantasy VIII. Enjoy!

Show News:
Support PDR during Extra Life Game Day 2019: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.Participant&participantID=348790#donate

FFBE War of the Visions release info in Japan: http://novacrystallis.com/2019/10/war-of-the-visions-final-fantasy-brave-exvius-to-release-in-japan-this-november/

FFVIII Developer interview: https://youtu.be/-GXL_xcSnn0

News on the upcoming FFXIV live action TV show: https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10/19/why-ffxiv-is-getting-a-live-action-final-fantasy-tv-series-adaptation-over-ff7

Live Letter 55 coverage from Nova Crystallis: http://novacrystallis.com/2019/10/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-55-summary-patch-5-1-arrives-october-29/

Episode 105 – Puck Did Nothing Wrong

This week, Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz are joined by Wanderer Sabaku, Emi, Anonymoose, and Dexee from A Stage Reborn, a 501(c)(3) charity supporting the arts, and making it more accessible to everyone. The group recently performed A Midsummer Night’s Dream within Final Fantasy XIV, and we learn about the process of performing a play within a virtual world, as well as what it takes to put the script and casting together. We also learn about the charitable side of A Stage Reborn, their mission, and talk about future plans and how we can support them.

Show Notes:

A Stage Reborn – https://www.astagereborn.com
Wanderer Sabaku on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevepederzani
Scoot Patoot on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emilykochva
Anonymoose on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anonymoosexiv

Project Uematsu – a fan-created arrangement album series by Vari: https://varimatsu.bandcamp.com/

Final Fantasy 7 Remake fight with Abzu: https://youtu.be/iEGRZ8itn7g

Live Letter 55 info: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/b8cc5d6e266a2e87247644690a8948349cdc96c5

Housing update in Patch 5.1: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/ca1c0c149c9d746d2648f5d5c45e17f0fd585473

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