Speakers of Hydaelyn

Square Enix's poor timing strikes again - New cash shop gear have raised some eyebrows this week. Not only is it an expensive set - it looks terrible! We also discuss the (now) ongoing Moogle Treasure Trove, the changes to Forked Tower, and seething at the seemingly unending list of features in FFXIV Mobile that we don't have in FFXIV. Send us MogMail with your thoughts about Forked Tower, Moogle...

The FFXIV community seems split after Yoshi-P's recent comments about the lack of quality control the past few patches. We discuss a recent article about a shareholder meeting where the CEO of Square Enix addressed the comments, as well as Yoshi-P's position in the company. The LuckyBancho census has made the rounds again, and once again we discuss the numbers. We also discuss the Heavensward 10th...

Live Letter 87 has concluded and it came with a LOT of very interesting information! The first half has caused big waves in the community, after Yoshi-P said that a Forked Tower normal version was scrapped because of 'costs'. What does that mean? - We discuss that as well as the actual exciting new stuff coming with patch 7.3 like the new dungeon, deep dungeon, Echoes of Vana'diel part 2 and more!...

FFXIV's housing system has always been criticized for its clunky design, but now that WoW's new housing system has been revealed, it's become clear that our housing system is starting to show its age. Are there things we can do to improve FFXIV's existing system, or are we stuck in a 400-slot hell for mansions forever? We also discuss the preorder for a new second cookbook, Downtown LA Gathering,...

Occult Crescent: South Horn has been out for more than two weeks now, and the community's opinion is starting to form. It's surprisingly not all praise, and we discuss how and why the community feels this way. We also discuss the recently announced Live Letter - what do can we expect in patch 7.3? FFXIV will have a presence at Anime Expo in LA, and we go through all the things you can expect from...

FFXIV's Patch 7.25 has arrived, and with it came the much anticipated Field Operation content "Occult Crescent: South Horn"! It's time to break down the patch and give our review of Occult Crescent so far. We also discuss the other changes and additions that came with FFXIV Patch 7.25, but we will not review Hildibrand or the allied society quest this week - but we will next week! We also discuss...

More news about FFXIV Mobile has come out - including screenshots! Some of the information is as expected - monetization especially - but other information is very interesting. The dye system, glamour log etc. We also review the Make It Rain Campaign for 2025, discuss the upcoming (currently released) Patch 7.25, and Krile's aether density. MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: http...

Make It Rain 2025 has hit FFXIV, and we discuss the (then) upcoming event - will it be a banger or a flop? We also discuss Yoshi-P's upcoming appearance at Anime Expo 2025, the Twelve outfits, how GTA 6 might affect FFXIV (and all other games), and we take a look at Square Enix's 2025 financial report (it more interesting than it sounds)! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https:...

It's been a quiet week in the world of FFXIV as we slowly but surely get closer to Occult Crescent's release. While we wait we dive into our MogMail bag to read your questions and theories. Among the topics are: How are Seasonal Events made? How much info should FFXIV's devs reveal before expansion release? And in the Great Discussion we ask: Are the Scions starting to get too bland? MogMail: http...

FFXIV's latest large-scale crafting content Cosmic Exploration is proving to be quite challenging for the devs to keep running smoothly. Several major issues have been discovered over the past week, and we discuss the state of the content. In The Great Discussion we also discuss Tural and Tuliyollal - Will we ever go back there in the MSQ or are we remaining in Solution Nine until the pivot patch...

FFXIV's Patch 7.21 is upon us, and with it came the Cosmic Exploration content that's been teased for so long. Is it any good? We discuss our experiences with the content, as well as discussing some of the issues we've encountered so far. We also discuss the other updates that came with patch 7.21, new merchandise (microplastics alert), and we discuss the eternally awkward position for MCH in FFXI...

Soken has been interviewed by several news outlets the past few weeks, and we dive into a few of them to learn how Soken's strange mind works. We also discuss the new optional items in FFXIV (with the horrible wings), the Korean outfit name change, and the 2025 Furnishing Design Contest! And in MogMail we (meaning I, Lukile) finally get to talk about 1.0's leves again! We also discuss Hrothgar and...

Hatching-tide is upon us, and it's time to give our review. Was Hatching-tide a flop or an unexpected success? We also discuss the Callback Campaign, the Community Finder Campaign, FFXIV's player demographics, and FFXIV's current release content release schedule. Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https:/...

Following the 7.2 Main Scenario review from last week, we dive into The Arcadion. We discuss the story, the fights, and the rewards. We also discuss the upcoming Hatching-tide event, some new merchandise from Square Enix, and in today's MogMail segment: Do we want more fun achievements in FFXIV? MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Spe...

The new Main Scenario quests introduced with Patch 7.2 has introduced a lot of new twists, and a new villain! The Speakers sit down to discuss and review the new MSQ, as well as the new dungeon and trial! We also discuss and read the massive job changes introduced with FFXIV Patch 7.2! And of course: MogMail! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV...

FFXIV Patch 7.2 is about to drop, and there's a huge amount of news and information to go through to get us all ready for patch day! The 7.2 website was updated with new information and screenshots, and of course - we have the beefy patch notes! Buckle up! Content is coming! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: http...

Final Fantasy XIV's Patch 7.2 is so close now, and Live Letter LXXXVI has concluded, giving us a lot of new and exciting information about what to expect in Patch 7.2. We dive into all the details, including the new trailer! Among the topics are the MSQ (of course), Cosmic Exploration, Frontline (Secure) (welcome back bby), Occult Crescent and more! Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmai...

Little Ladies' Day 2025 is upon us, and the Speakers dive into their review of the seasonal event. Was it good this year? Soken sat down for an in-house interview with Square Enix about the upcoming Primals concert in Yokohama Arena, and we read through it and discuss. Yoshi-P's name has been removed from the Square Enix's Board of Directors. Most importantly however - The Patch 7.2 website has be...

The next Live Letter has been announced, and it's time to prepare for a new wave of information about Patch 7.2! We also discuss the upcoming Little Ladies' Day, The Primals Merch, and we read an interview with the FFXIV Devs about why they chose FFXI for the Alliance Raid this expansion. And of course we read your MogMail - topics include Disciples of War/Magic gear, the future of jobs, and was E...

With 7.2 in the faint horizon, we pull out the tinfoil hats to spin some theories based on the screenshots we have from the upcoming field operation content "Occult Crescent". Are we finally getting more in-game lore about Amdapor? Nym? Mhach? And why? Why are they in Shade's Triangle? We also discuss the upcoming 'Little Ladies' Day' and the Moogle Treasure Trove - The Hunt for Phantasmagoria. Mo...

Surprising news is coming in from World of Warcraft - FFXIV's biggest rival: They're getting a housing system. And even more surprisingly: They're going for an improved version of FFXIV's system! What does this mean for the future of FFXIV's housing system, which is barely holding together as it is? We also review Valentione's Day and read your MogMail! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/  

A much needed Live Letter (Letter From The Producer Live LXXXV) aired last week, and we are eager to dive into all the new exciting stuff that was revealed! Among the topics: The new dungeon, the new trial, Occult Crescent, and Cosmic Exploration to name a few. Strap in, there's a lot to discuss and lots to get excited about! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon...

Final Fantasy XIV and BlackMilk has announced a clothing collaboration, so we take a look at some of the offerings. The Golden Opportunity Sweepstakes rewards are out, and the range of gag prices are wider than we thought! And in The Great Discussion we ask: What is the state of side content in FFXIV? And of course: MogMail! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon....

Yoshi-P speaks up after the stalking tool controversy hit the mainstream, and it seems Square Enix is taking a strong stance against third party tools. Some claim this is too little too late, but is that true? We also have the date and time for the next Letter from the Producer Live - what can we expect to see there? We discuss Patch 7.16, and the summary of the recent "A Stroll With Yoshi-P" whic...

Another week in XIV has passed, and there's been an update to the stalking tool case, and updates incoming for Chaotic raids. We also discuss the upcoming 'A Walk With Yoshi-P' stream, and read some of your MogMail! And an article by TheGamer titled 'Final Fantasy XIV Isn't Grindy Enough' sparks debate in the community. Welcome! TheGamer article: https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-14-xiv-isnt-...