Sharlayan Dropouts: A Final Fantasy XIV Podcast

Victor is out this week for his IRL Ceremony of Eternal Bonding so Nadia is chewing the porxie fat with her longtime friend Zafflesia. Learn all about their friendship, their shared appreciation for Dragoons, and their predictions for 8.0 and beyond. Tune in to live recordings of the show every other Monday at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for ad-free episodes, discord access, an...

It's the conclusion of Dawntrail's latest arc and some questions are answered while some are asked. For instance; "How did Resident Evil puzzles get into my Final Fantasy?" or "Will we ever learn who the 14 Ascians were during the convocation meetings in ARR?"The morning has come to Alexandria and Victor and Nadia are here to discuss it all. Tune in to live recordings of the show every other Monda...

We're halfway through the expansion cycle and that means Dawntrail is one entire year old. It's been a divisive expansion but how does it hold up now that it's had time to marinate? Does its slow-burn story of grief and loss hold up, do the pay-offs pay-off, or are the haters right? Victor and Nadia discuss the arc of 7.0, what it did right, where it might have stumbled, and the lessons we can tak...

Naoki Yoshida surprised us all with a panel not specifically about Final Fantasy XIV, but rather his personal tastes in media and what has influenced his career. Victor and Nadia discuss this insightful talk and the surprising and not-so-surprising anime, manga, and movies that have found their way into the DNA of Final Fantasy XIV through Yoshi-P.Tune in to live recordings of the show every other...

Patch 7.3 The Promise of Tomorrow will be here early August and we're here to discuss everything that was dropped in the recent Live Letter! Plus, we've had a couple weeks in the Occult Crescent; has it lived up to Victor's lofty expectations? Will Nadia see this Field Operation to the end? All this and much more on this week's Sharlayan Dropouts! Tune in to live recordings of the show every other...

The weather is heating up so join Victor, Nadia, and special guest Sena Bryer as they take you on a road trip through the hottest summer vacation destinations in Eorzea and beyond. Tell us your dream vacation spots over on the discord! Tune in to live recordings of the show every other Monday at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for ad-free episodes, discord access, and more at https...

We love our Final Fantasy XIV rabbits here at Sharlayan Dropouts, oh yes we do. Nadia took over the show this week to do some research about FFXIV's rabbit-based races, including the Loporrits, the mighty Viera, and the enigmatic Mysidian rabbit. What makes these rabbit races distinct from each other? How are they inspired by different rabbit species from around the world? From the aggressive Vii...

"Tell me, have you been to the ruins beneath the waters of the Bounty? As the bearer of Azem's crystal, you may consider your duty to see at least that much."On this entry into the ongoing Field Studies series of guided commentary tracks, join Victor as he takes a tour through Endwalker's 6.1 MSQ Dungeon, Alzadaal's Legacy. From the history of alchemy, to the history of climbing through the bodies...

There ain't no whales so we tell tall tales and sing a whaling tune! Part 1 of Cosmic Exploration has arrived and with it a new large-scale endeavor for Disciples of the Land and Hand! Victor and Nadia discuss the tension between enjoying a mindless grind vs being complicit in capitalism training software. We like doing stuff for these rabbits, we like to gamble, and goshdarnit we just like the mo...

Let's ride! Victor and Nadia discuss the appeal of Final Fantasy XIV's mounts, whether they're collectors or not, and what kinds of mounts they'd like to see in the future. From the humble Chocobo to the most extravagant Savage rewards, it's mounts all the way down, babyyyyy! Tune in to live recordings of the show every other Monday at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for ad-free ep...

Did not expect such a scathing indictment of the corruption at the heart of sports entertainment but here we are! Besides learning which singlet-tearing wrestler is the biggest piece of crap, Victor and Nadia discuss the music that inspired the themes of each fight. Tune in to live recordings of the show every other Monday at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for ad-free episodes, di...

We're back and on the cusp of one of the biggest patches we've ever seen. With a story that will undoubtedly zig instead of zag, the arrival of Robo-Beatrix, the unexpected return of the ante-diluvian city-states, and an entire system of Sub Jobs that could warm the heart of any FFXI player, Seeker of Eternity is going to be huge. Listen as Victor, Nadia, Eric, and Mike discuss what they're most e...

With Dawntrail's MSQ wrapped up it's time to get back to bees-ness as usual. The Arcadion has re-opened, spirits stir in a lost pocket dimension, and some sabotender's need a wranglin'. Victor, Nadia, and Mike discuss the usual side-quests to be found at the end of an expansion and what their routines look like now that we've transitioned into end-game mode. Plus, FFXIV TTRPG news, more bubble tea...

Victor, Nadia, and Eric cover Zone 5 through to the end of the 7.0 MSQ. THIS IS YOUR SPOILER WARNING. Does Sphene work as a character? Is the climax climactic enough? And where do we go from here? They also discuss recent Interviews with Yoshi-P at Japan Expo, how best to enjoy bubble tea, and why the amount of experience we get during MSQ is actually just FINE. Music Tuliyollal Day Shaaloani Day

For ad-free episodes and bonus episodes head to https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod From deep in the rainforests of Yak T'el, to the trains and plains of Shaaloani, to the perplexingly sci-fi corridors of Vanguard, we're covering it all on this week's episode of Sharlayan Dropouts. Victor, Nadia, and Mike are all well past the halfway point of Dawntrail's story and they can't wait to discuss every...

It's here and it has a horn section. Join Nadia, Victor, and Mike as they dive into the first hours of Dawntrail up until the first Trial. Hear all about the zones, dungeons, characters, why some are calling it Stormblood 2.0, and why that's actually a compliment. Topics: Wuk Lamat, yay or nay? Zone pacing Why we'll never get another In From the Cold, probably That's Jazz, baby We're getting so cl...

Just in time for 48-hour maintenance, say goodbye to Endwalker and hello to your new dad, Dawntrail! In this prediction-packed episode Nadia and Victor stake their claim on what MIGHT happen in Dawntrail's story. They also take predictions submitted by the community and spike them directly into the dirt. Plus, exciting news from the preliminary patch notes! Get hype! Music In This Episode Tuliyoll...

"It's always darkest before the dawn" is a phrase I've personally never understood. That's just not how the sky works; it very obviously gets lighter and lighter until the moment dawn breaks. Well whatever. Not only is it not XIV's darkest hour before Dawntrail, it's quite lovely! Plenty of in-game events have been keeping us busy but most important is the real-world media tour that just happened...

It's Part V of our ongoing retrospective and that means it's morphin' time! Join Victor, Nadia, and special guest Sena Bryer (Wuk Lamat) as they explore the perfection of the Job System, our favourite "ladies who dress like men", and what clues might be in plain sight for the future of FFXIV. All while strictly maintaining the integrity of non-disclosure agreements! Music In This Episode: The Day...

Hello, Dropouts. It's just Nadia today, and the gods know she's not smart enough to keep the students warm, fed, and entertained. She can, however, talk to the masses about the art of writing Final Fantasy XIV fanfiction. Plus, she provides tricks and tips for developing your Warrior of Light's "home map" so that it becomes a world unto itself--not just a mere collection of loose landmarks! Music...

Our first steps into Tural are fast approaching and the official benchmark is here to whet our appetites. Victor, Nadia, and Mike discuss the 14-hour livestream, what the graphics update has done to our Warriors of Light, the many exciting teases in the benchmark trailer, and more on this episode of a very good Final Fantasy XIV podcast. Also: - Stranger of Paradise was really good - A tribe consi...

Ahoy there Dropouts, and welcome to a lengthy in-depth study about Final Fantasy IV's influence on Final Fantasy XIV! Final Fantasy IV first came to the Super Famicom in 1991, and is still regarded as Final Fantasy's first instance of getting deep into narrative. Unsurprisingly, many of the characters, locales, monsters, and lore Final Fantasy IV introduced us to has been given ample representatio...

Stock up on shuriken because this episode is all about the hugely influential (if only in Japan) Final Fantasy III. And the fact we don't even mention the naming differences between FFIII for SNES vs. FFVI vs. the ACTUAL FFIII means maybe the world has moved on! Join Archons Victor Hunter, Nadia Oxford, and special guest Retro Ali as we take a deep dive into the Crystal Tower, the Warriors of Dark...

The wait for Dawntrail continues but to tide us all over the talented Sena Bryer (the voice of Wuk Lamat herself!) stops by Dropouts HQ to talk about her experience as both a fan and cast member of Final Fantasy XIV. We discuss the excitement in the lead up to her Fan Fest reveal, her ongoing pacifist run of FFXIV, the 1.0 days, her history with FFXI, and more on this very special episode of Sharl...

Part 2 of our 16-ish-month-long series is here! There's no shortage of people who claim II is The Worst One so the Dropouts are here to tell you why they're wrong. Victor is joined by special guest Christa Lee to discuss Dragoons, Dark Knights, Despots, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Does Final Fantasy II get enough credit for the major influences it had on Final Fantasy XIV and the Final Fantasy series go...