Speakers of Hydaelyn

Episode 330 | Patch 6.3 Website & Starlight 2022

Starlight is upon us once more, and we dive into this year's event. Was it better than last year's? The 6.3 website is up and contains some new information about the upcoming patch! Auto-demolition resumes for housing, and a new addition to the online store has raised some eyebrows. And of course; we read your MogMail!

Episode 329 | The Game Awards 2022

The Game Awards happened and it was quite the experience. Lots of memes, reveals, and awards! Let's talk about it. We also discuss the upcoming Starlight Celebration, Moogle Tomestone event, and the upcoming Live Letter! And of course: your MogMail!

Episode 328 | 8th Anniversary & The Future of Crafting & Gathering

Speakers turns 8, and we look back at some key highlights and thoughts about the future. We finish the Foxclon interview, and we discuss the future of Disciples of the Hand and Land - will we ever get new classes? And of course: MogMail!
Foxclon interview part 4: https://we-are-vanadiel.finalfantasyxi.com/post/?id=581
 

Episode 327 | What Makes a Good FFXIV Zone?

With new zones on the (distant) horizon, we discuss what we want to see in new zones by going through existing ones. What makes a good zone, and what makes a bad one? We also continue to read the Foxclon interview and learn more about the special task force at Square Enix - and sirens and flashing lights. And of course we read your MogMail!
Foxclon interview part 3: https://we-are-vanadiel.finalfantasyxi.com/post/?id=574
MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/
 

Episode 326 | Foxclon Interview & The Game Awards 2022

In a very interesting FFXI interview we learn more about the background of Toshio "Foxclon" Murouchi. Lots of nostalgia for old-school MMO players and an interesting insight into how the MMO genre developed from the days of Ultima Online to Final Fantasy XI. We also discuss The Game Awards 2022 nominations for FFXIV, and the Free Login Campaign. And of course; your MogMail!
Foxclon interview: P1: https://we-are-vanadiel.finalfantasyxi.com/post/?id=554
P2: https://we-are-vanadiel.finalfantasyxi.com/post/?id=567
MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/
 

Episode 325 | Live Letter 74 (LXXIV) Special

Live Letter 74 just happened and we dive into all the news and goodies that came out of it. We also read your MogMail, and discuss the upcoming chill arrangment album.
MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/

Episode 324 | Live Letter Speculation & Patch 6.28

Fall & Rise episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/fall-rise-of-74284165 With a new live letter on the horizon we discuss and speculate about what to expect from it. We also go through the changes that came with patch 6.28, and read your MogMail where among the topics discussed is how the state system works in Eorzea.

Episode 323 | Consumables & RMT Gifting Drama

The next Live Letter - Live Letter LXXIV has a date - and it's very soon! In the Great Discussion this episode we'll be discussing consumables in FFXIV: what's worth keeping, what can we remove, and what can we improve? We also discuss the recent changes to the online store's gifting feature, and the big RMT update on the Lodestone. And of course: MogMail!