Speakers of Hydaelyn

A new player-made plugin that acts as a "Tinder" for FFXIV is making the rounds online, and we discuss the implications and potential issues as the plugin's popularity grows (please be careful). We also discuss the Dawntrail sale, the new orchestral album, more Ultimate hotfixes, and the sad shutdown of FFXIV Mobile's global - signaling the quiet shutdown of their plans to expand outside of China....

The Download Festival has concluded, and we dive into an interview with The Primals where they discuss their experience performing at a non-FFXIV themed festival. We also discuss the new optional items, the return of the Dragon Quest X crossover event, and in MogMail we discuss old FFXIV features that were grandfathered in, as well as our wishes for our favorite jobs in the upcoming Evercold "Evol...

Theories for FFXIV Evercold keep pouring into our MogMail inbox, and today we discuss the potential Evercold relic, as well as the future of dungeon gear (and gear in general). We also discuss the Kefka Ultimate clear, the Cosmic Exploration updates and fixes, as well as reading through a blog post from the official dev blog on the lodestone where we look back at the Echoes of Vana'diel dungeon, a...

Patch 7.51 has hit FFXIV and with it came a few additions and updates. We go through the patch notes and discuss. We also end up in a big discussion about Cosmic Exploration Auxesia and the system as a whole. We also read your MogMail, among the themes being Unukalhai and Cyella, and Garlean tank job ideas. Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ***************************************...

The Make It Rain Campaign is upon us, and we give our honest review of this year's event. How does it hold up to last year's? We also discuss the AI allegations towards the FFXIV x Download Festival artwork, and in the MogMail segment we discuss everything from FFXIV Housing compared to WoW to the question we've asked a few times before: Are Garleans unique to the Source? Welcome! MogMail: https:/...

It's been a quiet week in FFXIV, and we take the opportunity to dig into our mailbag to read your MogMail. We discuss Evercold theories, trials as part of MSQ or side quests, and how to combat burnout in FFXIV. We also discuss the upcoming Make It Rain Campaign, and the soon to be gone FANTASIAN Neo Dimension collab. Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ******************************...

The ongoing issues with furniture is being addressed, and we discuss the recent lodestone post about the issue. We also discuss theories about the shards and how we might end up linking the shards in Evercold and beyond. We also cover a press conference article where Yoshi-P answered questions right after the reveal of Evercold. Welcome! Evercold press conference link: https://gamerescape.com/2026...

We're wrapping up our 7.5 review, tackling the finale of 'Echoes of Vana'diel' - the Final Fantasy XI x Final Fantasy XIV crossover raid. Was it good? We also discuss the upcoming returner campaign for FFXI, and in MogMail we discuss the FC company airships - what can we do to make them relevant again? Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ *************************************** ► Pat...

Patch 7.5 is here, and with it comes a massive amount of additions, changes, and improvements to the game. We dive into the patch notes, as well as giving our review of the main scenario of Patch 7.5! We also discuss Fan Fest Berlin contests, and some very expensive merch! Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ *************************************** ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/...

The Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Anaheim, California, has concluded, and we have so much to talk about! We dive into all the news that came out of the event - including the trailer, Yoshi-P's keynote, and the dev panel where they explained the new Reborn and Evolved mode. Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ *************************************** ► Patreon: https://www.patreon....

Live Letter XCII - the final Live Letter before Fan Fest 2026 in Anaheim, California, has just concluded, and with it came a whole lot of information and hype for the upcoming patch 7.5. We break it all down - the trailer, the interviews, and of course the Live Letter itself! Less than a week to go for Fan Fest! Hype! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ **************************************...

Hype is starting to build as both patch 7.5 and Fan Fest is rapidly approaching. A special website for patch 7.5 has been launched, and we sit down and go over and discuss the contents of the website. We discuss the many Fan Fest announcements, including the live streaming concert tickets, Fan Fest in-game items sale, and the Fan Fest physical goody bag. And in MogMail we discuss whether it's poss...

It's April, and we're officially less than a month away from the NA Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Anaheim! The Fan Fest schedule for the NA Fan Fest has been released and we read through it and discuss. The date for the next Live Letter has also been released, so it's time to prepare for a month full of exciting FFXIV news! We also read your MogMail! Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/m...

Hatching-tide is here - and we give our full review of the event. We also discuss the change to FFXIV's age rating in Japan, and what it could mean for the future (and of course derailing and talking about the video game rating systems in other regions). Moogle tomestones are back too, and we go through the rewards this time. And in MogMail: If we could change the patch cycle, what would we be wil...

With yet another patch on the horizon, we look back a little to discuss the past, present, and potentially future villains of Final Fantasy XIV. Who's still around? Who can we expect to see again someday? And who can we expect to never see again? We also discuss the (at the time) upcoming Hatching-tide event, we learn some more information from the Chinese Live Letter (mainly what content is in wh...

Live Letter XCI (91) has concluded and what a live letter it was! More MSQ hints, BEASTMASTER, housing updates, glamour updates, Occult Crescent North Horn - and much more! We give you all the details from the Live Letter itself, as well as our thoughts on the upcoming changes and additions to the game! Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersX...

The last part of Patch 7.4 is here - Patch 7.45 brings us a lot of changes and updates, including the new Variant dungeon - The Merchant's Tale! Is it as good as we hoped? Square Enix has also taken legal action against a malicious FFXIV blogger, and we discuss the state of the community. In MogMail we discuss what keeps us interested in FFXIV and discuss Halmarut theories. Welcome! MogMail: https...

FFXIV's player numbers are seemingly going back up, as per the latest Lucky Bancho figures. We discuss what this means, and how we expect the numbers to change in the future. We also discuss the upcoming Letter from the Producer LIVE, the 7.4 website's final update, and we review this year's Little Ladies' Day! And in MogMail: What is the next tank job? Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mo...

Spring is near, and so is the 2026 edition of Little Ladies' Day in FFXIV! We discuss the many rewards for this event, and the hopes for the storyline and quality. We also discuss the player exclusive tickets for Fan Fest in Germany, The Crystalline Conflict Championships quarter final, and the date for patch 7.45. We also read your MogMail - among the topics: Lukile's initial hatred for Alphinaud...

It's been a quiet week in FFXIV, but we still have some interesting things to discuss. Final Fantasy XIV Mobile is tanking in China, and the bells seem to be tolling for the future of the project. We also discuss the rapid decline of Discord, and what it means for the future of online communities (if the worst is to happen), and in MogMail we discuss everything from The Black Shroud - to Final Fan...

Valentione's Day 2026 is now out in FFXIV, and we give our honest review. Is this a sign of what's to come in this year's seasonal events? We also discuss the new optional items and the player exclusive ticket sales for the Berlin Fan Fest, as well as reading your MogMail where we discuss the main scenario writers, The Great Withering, and the remaining Ascians. Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersx...

FFXIV Patch 7.41 is out and with it came both the new crafting relic content and the next step in the Phantom Weapons relic quest. It seems Occult Crescent is being left behind a little, and we discuss what this means for the future of relics in the game. We also discuss the (at the time) upcoming Valentione's Day quest, and in MogMail we discuss the potential for a return to the First in 8.0. Wel...

Patch 7.41 is out for FFXIV and we take a look at the special site which has been updated with new information, renders, and screenshots. We also discuss the new NA and EU Fan Fest info that's been released - an art contest, a glamour contest, and player exclusive ticket sales. We also discuss your MogMail; how will an expansion on the 9th deal with Living Memory, and what exactly is Creative Stud...

It has been a slow news week in the Final Fantasy XIV community, but we're here to bring you some of the news you might have missed. We look back at Myths of the Realm and ask if it would have been better as an 8-man raid similar to The Arcadion than an alliance raid, and what do you do when a seasonal event offers housing items, but you don't own a house? We also dive into an interview with Tom M...

Yoshi-P has been answering FFXIV related questions during the Korean Live Letter last week. We discuss some of the most relevant questions. A new optional item is causing a little bit of a stir due to its appearance on male characters. And we dig into your MogMail and discuss a potential 'Return to Eorzea' expansion, 8.0 job speculation, and we discuss the potential recasting of G'raha Tia - is it...