Altitis Acquired

I'm European, still playing on Balmung, got no issues at all even after the servers moved. I got a good connection, but a rather old laptop I'm playing on, yet it's working fine for me.

I guess this was the wrong place to ask this. Ah well, it was worth a shot. Thanks anyways.

Hey all. I was one of the RP'ers who had a blog on Tumblr back in the day, but since the whole debacle December 2018, I left Tumblr out of principle. And I've been happy with that decision, because I didn't want to support the site and the changes to the platform, as it harmed a lot of people I was connected with on there. However since then, I haven't had a platform to express my FFXIV stuff on. Thought about making a new Twitter account that is dedicated to my FFXIV activities, but Twitter as a platform feels very limited in comparison to Tumblr, which was just so easy and open, imo. So I'm asking you guys, are any of you still on Tumblr? How's the FFXIV RP community activity on there these days? Is it worth going back to? Thanks in advance. ^^

I absolutely love the caster set. Not all that interested in the odd stag-mask, but the rest looks awesome. I don't care about the healer outfit one bit though.

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You are correct that mages draw glyphs, symbols, and incantations upon their clothing and foci to aid in the channeling of their magicks. That said, drawing such symbols into ones' skin is, as yet, within the realm of headcanon. Theoretically, it is possible! On the other hand, it could potentially be quite dangerous to the caster to draw such powerful energies down/through/across their actual skin. I actually have a very in depth lore post on this very topic that might help you out! Lemme know if you have more questions! ^^ Awesome, thanks for responding! I will keep it on an experimental level so far, but should it turn out to be something that's just not passable in the lore, then that's that, I guess. ^^ And hey, that's the post I read that from! Already have it reblogged. Thanks again!

I just wonder if this is a thing in FFXIV. I believe to have read... somewhere... that mages write in magic runes in their clothing to aid their spellcasting and/or to protect them, as heavier armour inhibits the spellcasting, and also into their foci to enhance their, well, focus and spells. Am I right in this? But I wonder... can such runes and glyphs be carved into their own flesh for different effects? Such as maybe balancing of their personal aether or protection of it, stuff like that. Maybe to aid their focus as well. If there are any lore-keepers on here who can confirm any of this and provide some information on it, that would be appreciated! Also, if this has been asked before, I apologies.

My only complaint... ANOTHER FREAKING DRAGON?!?! I AM SO SICK OF DRAGONS!!! But other than that, it was cool. :3 Can't wait for Stormblood. ^^

Saw this as a tumblr post just a few days ago... My response was that I love to build up relationships from the ground with people, RP'ing out their first meeting and then go from there. And you're missing out on that if you're making pre-established relationships. So it's not something I've dabbled with alot.

Do you think that was hinting at what the RDM Limit Break might be? Since I'd assume it's going to be an AoE one and not single target or line. Honestly, that would be a bit boring... I hope SE comes up with something a bit more fun and creative for the Red Mage's Limit Break. ^^

Yeah, as soon we saw that cutscene, I screamed YAAAAAAAASSS!!! RED MAGE!!! So glad it actually turned out to be a thing. ^^

Are we talking... ?

I am honestly starved for Red Mage info as well. All we know is a few basic informations and that they share Caster gear... that's about it. Hopefully we will learn more in the coming months up to Stormblood's release.

The Quicksand has gotten a book club. Edit: It grew!

I'm not sure what the intention was with this thread... OP posts how he's experienced the theme of "rape" is handled in the game. And then alot of people prove him wrong with posting examples of how it actually is in-game. And yet, OP clings on to his views instead of accepting it, and calls it "drama"... But... why though? I love to learn about the world of Eorzea, and so many awesome people on here knows about all this stuff and can provide sources on the info. I think it's amazing that there are people who are willing to dedicate their time on this and educate those, such as me, who don't know these things, but are willing to learn and find it interesting and fascinating. So why wave it off, just because it doesn't coincide what you initially thought was right? It's alright to admit that you were wrong and change your point of view. We're here to discuss topics and learn from them, right?