Kage

I remember them saying that there was no 2015 FanFest because the expectation of announcements might mean an expansion SOOOOOOOOOOO.... I think we will have 4.0 news at these. So.... 2017 4.0?

We’re pleased to announce that Fan Festival, the largest live event for FINAL FANTASY XIV fans the world over, is making its glorious return starting in 2016! The events kick off in October 2016 in Las Vegas with the North American Fan Festival, we end the year with a bang with the Japanese Fan Festival in Tokyo in December 2016, and ignite 2017 with the European Fan Festival in Germany in February! Celebrate all things FFXIV with your fellow adventurers in three different locations across the globe and create memories that will last a lifetime! FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival in North America Early Registration: Thursday, October 13, 2016 Show Dates: Friday, October 14, 2016 to Saturday, October 15, 2016 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Venue: Paris Las Vegas * Details regarding discounted hotel rates and show hours will be announced in the future. FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival in Japan Date: Saturday, December 24, 2016 to Sunday, December 25, 2016 Location: Tokyo, Japan Venue: Tokyo Big Sight West Hall 3 & 4 FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival in Europe Date: February 2017 (2-day event) Location: Frankfurt, Germany* Venue: Details to be announced at a later date * Note: The European Fan Festival will be an international event and as such, all activities will be run in English.

During the Letter from the Producer LIVE, Yoshida and Foxclon read comments from players who sent in their favorite memory from 2015! The dev. team also joined in on the fun, and we're pleased to present their comments below! I was able to showcase the VR version of the Navel at Tokyo Game Show! We had planned to showcase this at E3, but due to complications we weren't able to do it. We were about to give up, but SCEJA helped make this happen! I would love to do this again somewhere! - FFXIV Project Manager "M" I developed Cloud's bike [for FFXIV], and Yoshi-P kept telling me "Even if we can't implement it, we'll still show it!" The fact that this still hasn't been shown off is my biggest memory of 2015. - FFXIV Character Team "A" My best moment of 2015 is when I was able to join the FFXIV development team starting in August. Until then, I was merely an FFXIV fan, and I had no knowledge of game development, but my colleagues have helped me very kindly, sometimes strictly, and I am grateful to them. Recently I was put in charge of the Starlight Celebration quest implementation, and I was very happy to see how popular it was. I would like to continue to strive harder even after the release of Patch 3.2. - FFXIV Event Team "Y" The best moment of the year was switching from being purely a player to being part of the XIV development team. From a designer-standpoint, it's natural that we think up user interfaces that are easy to use, but I really love the world of XIV, and I feel we really made a nice UI that is meant for adventuring. It may look simple, but aids the adventurers through in various ways. PS: I love reading the "What's in your Warrior of Light's bag?" hashtag on Twitter. - FFXIV UI Team "H" I joined the company at the worst time when sound editing was at its final stage for 3.0. I was a newbie who got lost inside this large company. My superior came to my desk and made a folder called "Lady of the Night" which contained 5 WAV files of the daytime field music. It normally requires about 2-3 weeks, but my superior said "I'm really sorry to do this, but can you make the night version for these 5 tracks in a week?" I was shocked with such a sudden request thinking everything was nuts. It was a crazy experience. Thanks to that experience, I'm able to work happily every day. We thank you for your support! - FFXIV Sound Team "T" I'm mainly in charge of things like controls and system-type aspects. My most memorable moment for 2015 in 3.0 is the implementation of flying mounts. With a second type of transportation for moving around it was difficult making everything consistent, but since release I've seen comments from players in-game and through social media that are happy about it, so it really made me feel that the hard work paid off. Please look forward to more features that can be used regularly such as idle camera and group pose features! - FFXIV UI Team "O" The second boss in the Aery, Gyascutus, has reinforcement bombs. These bombs suck up the poisonous gas, but if a player with the "Disease" debuff from the boss stands within the range of the bomb, it can actually remove this debuff. There is a small story behind this. The current boss uses disease, but originally this debuff was something much worse than disease, and the original plan was to have the players remove this debuff by standing in range of the bombs using this action to fight this boss. However, this was too harsh to a point where no one was able to reach Nidhogg. Therefore, this debuff was changed to disease, which can be removed with Esuna or once the debuff timer expires. Personally, I really wanted to stick with the original plan, so I secretly left in the mechanic where the bomb can remove the debuff. If you’re still going after the Lesser Panda minion, or going to challenge the Aery for the first time, please try and remove the debuff with the bomb, so I can secretly be happy. - FFXIV Monster Team "I" Running around trying to catch all of the core members during their super busy times to collect text for the members appearing in the "18th floor" area was very memorable. (Also, the first person that sent me the text was Suzuki Takeo, and the last person that sent me their text was the person who's busiest of them all...) - FFXIV Event Team "H" One of the best memories I have for 2015 is being able to complete Savage together with the players. The release of Heavensward was also very memorable to me, but being able to overcome Savage together with people I play with was amazing. Since I know who’s in charge of the content, when mechanics are really painful, I imagine that person’s face and secretly scream their name. I would like to thank everyone for everything, no matter how big or small. - FFXIV Effect Team "Y" This year we released two really large game elements: Chocobo Racing and Lord of Verminion. Outside of this, we were able to make popular improvements such as the target marker display in the enmity list as well as the TP display in the party list. This might be a small spoiler, but in Patch 3.2 we're planning to make improvements to the map markers so that if your party members are above or below you in a different elevation, you will be able to tell where they are located. We thank you for your support of FFXIV. - FFXIV UI programmer "A"

3.1 Revamps; look forward to them in 3.2

Yoshida began the stream with a discussion on the state of the game, covering three main points (Alexander (Savage) difficulty/rewards, the Diadem, and Anima weapons). We've posted a message from Yoshida on these topics as well that you can read here.

Imagine the lady in the movie "In a World" "An unlikely pair...One is a sassy Lalafell... One has daddy issues... Together they mostly just run around the place exasperated at all these people getting nabbed." *Insert Kage's voice* "CROFTE TOO?! WHAT THE-*!^@" -------------------------------------------------------------- A dark Highlander with a bloody past. A small Lala with a big problem. And someone entrusted these two to solve Eorzea's missing persons problem. The Twelve help Eorzea. BUDDY COPS: Missing Persons (Don't call these two) THE SEQUEL TO

Yes.

All Worlds Maintenance (Dec. 21). In order to accompany Patch 3.15 HotFixes, we will be performing maintenance on all Worlds at the time below. During this period, FINAL FANTASY XIV will be unavailable. * The World Transfer Service will be suspended 15 minutes before the maintenance, and will be unavailable until maintenance has ended. * Reservations for Ceremonies of Eternal Bonding cannot be made from the time maintenance ends until Dec. 25, 2015 1:00 a.m. (PST). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. [Date & Time] Dec. 21, 2015 10:00 p.m. to Dec. 22, 2015 2:00 a.m. (PST) * Completion time is subject to change. [Affected Worlds] All Worlds

I AM VERY HAPPY YOU PUT THAT NUTKIN TO GOOD USE. NOW HELP ME NAME SHIT. It's come through RP that Kage has amassed a zoo of sorts of nice animal companions. It started with Shiron the chocobo whom he was left in the care of when its former owner left the chocobo as they ran away while Kage was training to become a Sultansworn. His most recent addition is a hawk preceded just before that was a warbear that he fought to submission. Mama Griffin has recently laid her eggs in the nest she's made so if anyone was a close friend of Kage's and wanted one ICly... hit me up. I considered just linking this for you as it answers your question too. https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/pages/Kage_Kiryuu#tab=Mounts_2C_Pets_2C_Companions

Announcing the Starlight Celebration Comic Contest! http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/275686. Contest Entry Period Friday, December 18, 2015 at 12:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) to Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) *Please note that the in-game seasonal event ends on December 31, 2015 at 6:59 a.m. (PST) Theme Create a comic strip using four screenshots related to the theme of the Starlight Celebration (an in-game seasonal event). Prizes Grand Prize Up to 20 grand prize winners will be selected from the North America region from qualifying entries and awarded with the prizes listed below. One (1) Noble Barding in-game chocobo barding item. and Choice of one (1) of the below in-game items: Ahriman Choker Mandragora Choker Bluebird Earrings Scarf of Wondrous Wit Runners-up Up to 100 runners-up will be selected from the North America region from qualifying entries and awarded with the prize listed below. Choice of one (1) of the below in-game items: Ahriman Choker Mandragora Choker Bluebird Earrings Scarf of Wondrous Wit * These are virtual items and have no real world monetary value. * Please note that prizes are transferable only to the characters' linked to the Entrant's service account. How to Enter Submit a comic strip using four screenshots related to the Starlight Celebration theme and post them in the contest entry thread. Comic strips may (but are not required to) include captions under the screenshots or text bubbles added to the screenshots. When submitting your entry, you must include the following: Four screenshots (captions/text bubbles optional) Character name World name Your choice of in-game prize listed above *If no character name or World name is submitted, the prize will be awarded to the character displayed on the entrant's forum handle. *If no in-game item is listed, an in-game item will be selected for you. Entry rules: Only one entry per person. 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For the longest time, most of my RP came from the Quicksand but the Quicksand has also changed from the time I used to RP there. Still see some of the old people Kage met there but most of them are off now doing other things or not in game anymore. I also play a fairly serious character that has come to develop some things about him. I also know of at least 2 or 3 people who played 'children' lalafell who seemed to gain some type of success with it. They still are RPing or are still in guilds with RPers.

When they said that the update was so small that it didn't need a read or live letter etc I was expecting it to be so lackluster it would essentially be the atma stage. I was mostly proven correct.

Ahem, person who was in isghard I should have found already!

Patch 3.15 will bring a number of additions and refinements to Eorzea, including the introduction of the Anima Weapon and Saint Endalim's Scholasticate! Quests [3.0] The Anima Weapons story quest line has been added. As players advance through the Anima Weapons quests, they will be able to obtain various job-specific weapons which can be enhanced as they progress. Anima Weapons Story Quests A young researcher hailing from the Near East has come to Eorzea in search of aid. His field of study? Anima, an essence he considers to be a reflection of the soul. Through a chance encounter with the master craftsman Gerolt, he and the legendary blacksmith have joined forces to create a weapon the likes of which the realm has never seen. Quest: An Unexpected Proposal Required Level: Disciple of War or Magic level 60 Idyllshire (X:5 Y:5) NPC: Rowena Players must first complete the main scenario quest “Heavensward.” * Only the first quest title for Anima Weapons will be released with the patch notes. To learn more about Anima Weapons and how to enhance them, please consult and exchange information with other players as you progress through these quests. Class/Job-specific Quests Certain Anima Weapons quests employ a system which will require players to proceed using the same class or job with which they accepted the quest. Anima Weapons Quests Anima Weapons can be enhanced further by completing the story quests that will be added in future patches. Please note that enhancing these weapons may require players to invest a significant amount of time. Zodiac Weapon Zeta Exchange Players in possession of a Zodiac Weapon Zeta may exchange this weapon for items required to progress through a certain quest. Although the Zodiac Weapon Zeta will be lost upon exchanging it, players may purchase replicas should they choose to preserve its appearance via glamours. [3.0] The Scholasticate side story quest line has been added. Quest:Contradicting Convictions Required Level and Location: Disciple of War or Magic level 60 The Pillars (X:6 Y:9) NPC: Mathye Players must first complete the main scenario quest “Heavensward” and the side story quests “Her Last Vow,” and “Keeping the Ledger.” Quest:The Benefits of Consultation Required Level and Location: Disciple of War or Magic level 60 The Pillars (X:6 Y:9) NPC: Gaetelle Players must first complete the side story quest “Contradicting Convictions.” Quest:Balancing the Spear Required Level and Location: Disciple of War or Magic level 60 Saint Endalim's Scholasticate (X:5 Y:5) NPC: Bruvagnon Players must first complete the side story quest “The Benefits of Consultation.” Quest: More than Meets Her Eye Required Level and Location: Disciple of War or Magic level 60 Saint Endalim's Scholasticate (X:6 Y:5) NPC: ??? Players must first complete the side story quest “Balancing the Spear.” [3.0] The side quest “Keeping the Ledger” has been changed to a side story quest. [2.0][3.0] The item rewards listed below have been added for certain beast tribe daily quests, and can be used to trade with each of the different beast tribe vendors: Steel Amalj'ok / Sylphic Goldleaf / Titan Cobaltpiece / Rainbowtide Psashp / Vanu Whitebone [3.0] The following items can now be obtained from archaeoskin, wyvernskin, and dragonskin treasure maps: Unidentifiable Shell / Unidentifiable Ore [2.0][3.0] Charting a course to the Diadem (Hard) has been made easier. Battle System3 [2.0] The appearance of action indicators has been adjusted to improve visibility. [3.0] Players can now obtain the following items upon completing Alexander: Gordias, areas one through four: Precision Gordian Bolt / Precision Gordian Lens / Precision Gordian Spring / Precision Gordian Shaft [3.0] The maximum number of unopened treasure coffers that can be available at any given time in the Diadem has been increased from eight to sixteen. If there are sixteen unopened treasure coffers on the field and a seventeenth treasure coffer is discovered, one of the sixteen pre-existing coffers will be replaced. However, if the coffer that is replaced has already been opened, the items it contained will automatically be distributed among party members when it vanishes. Items [2.0][3.0] New items have been added. Certain items relating to the Anima Weapons quest series have been omitted to prevent spoilers. Excalibur Zeta Replica Gladiator's Arm Item Level: 50 / Equipment Level: 50 Ragnarok Zeta Replica Marauder's Arm Item Level: 50 / Equipment Level: 50 Replica Kaiser Knuckles Zeta Pugilist's Arm Item Level: 50 / Equipment Level: 50 Longinus Zeta Replica Lancer's Arm Item Level: 50 / Equipment Level: 50 Replica Sasuke's Blades Zeta Rogue's Arms Item Level: 50 / Equipment Level: 50 Yoichi Bow Zeta Replica Archer's Arm Item Level: 50 / Equipment Level: 50 Lilith Rod Zeta Replica Two-handed Thaumaturge's Arm Item Level: 50 / Equipment Level: 50 Nirvana Zeta Replica Two-handed Conjurer's Arm Item Level: 50 / Equipment Level: 50 Apocalypse Zeta Replica Arcanist's Grimoire Item Level: 50 / Equipment Level: 50 Last Resort Zeta Replica Arcanist's Grimoire Item Level: 50 / Equipment Level: 50 Aegis Shield Zeta Replica Shields Item Level: 50 / Equipment Level: 50 Pterodactyl Strap Leather A thin leather strap cut from the cured hide of a pterodactyl. Titanium Alloy Mirror Metal The reflective surface on this mirror has been achieved through countless days of buffing and polishing. Titanium Alloy Square Metal A thin, tiny plate of hammered titanium alloy. Blessed Fletchings Cloth Arrow fletchings crafted from the large, rigid feathers of an eagle and then blessed by an anointed Halonic priest. Kingcake Meal A festive ring-shaped cake baked from brioche dough. Enchanted Rubber Miscellany A variety of pliable rubber imbued with arcane magicks to improve aetherial conductivity. Fast-drying Carboncoat Miscellany Born of Allagan ingenuity, this aetherochemical concoction is said to rapidly increase a gem's hardness. Divine Water Miscellany Water believed to be blessed by Twelve. Used to exorcise powerful demons from worldly items. Fast-acting Allagan Catalyst Miscellany Dubbed a "god in the machina" by those who first discovered it, modern scholars have yet to discover not only what the catalytic agent contains, but exactly how it functions, understanding only that the substance is required to quickly strengthen the properties of certain materials. Precision Gordian Bolt Miscellany An expertly crafted bolt discovered in Alexander's Gordias sector. Unidentifiable Bone Miscellany This highly collectable bone appears to be from a creature not recorded in the Raimdelle Codex. Precision Gordian Lens Miscellany An expertly crafted lens discovered in Alexander's Gordias sector. Unidentifiable Shell Miscellany This highly collectable shell appears to be from a creature not recorded in the Raimdelle Codex. Precision Gordian Spring Miscellany An expertly crafted spring discovered in Alexander's Gordias sector. Unidentifiable Ore Miscellany This highly collectable variety of ore is undocumented in the extensive Amajina & Sons mining logs. Precision Gordian Shaft Miscellany An expertly crafted shaft discovered in Alexander's Gordias sector. Unidentifiable Seeds Miscellany This highly collectable seed appears to be from flora not recorded in the Raimdelle Codex. Adamantite Francesca Miscellany A small throwing axe forged from adamantite. Dispelling Arrow Miscellany Not actually an arrow, but rather a warding charm carved into the shape of one. Moogle Miniature Miscellany A small ceramic figurine bearing the likeness of a plump moogle. Vanu Whitebone Miscellany A tiny, bleached bone used as common currency amongst the many Vanu Vanu tribes. Sylphic Goldleaf Miscellany A golden, decaying leaf used as currency by the sylphs. Steel Amalj'ok Miscellany A small, curved steel blade used as currency by the Amalj'aa. Rainbowtide Psashp Miscellany A colorful shell used as currency by the Sahagin. Titan Cobaltpiece Miscellany A crude piece of flattened cobalt used as high denomination currency by the kobolds of O'Ghomoro. Luminous Ice Crystal Other Formed during a battle waged in the Coerthas western highlands, this crystal's unusual luminosity is the result of a concentrated elemental charge. Luminous Wind Crystal Other Formed during a battle waged in the Sea of Clouds, this crystal's unusual luminosity is the result of a concentrated elemental charge. Luminous Fire Crystal Other Formed during a battle waged on Azys Lla, this crystal's unusual luminosity is the result of a concentrated elemental charge. Luminous Earth Crystal Other Formed during a battle waged in the Dravanian forelands, this crystal's unusual luminosity is the result of a concentrated elemental charge. Luminous Lightning Crystal Other Formed during a battle waged in the Coerthas Western Highlands, this crystal's unusual luminosity is the result of a concentrated elemental charge. Luminous Water Crystal Other Formed during a battle waged in the Dravanian hinterlands, this crystal's unusual luminosity is the result of a concentrated elemental charge. Astral Nodule Other A crystalline mass of unparalleled purity. Embral Nodule Other A crystalline mass of unparalleled purity. [2.0][3.0] New recipes have been added. Carpenter Dispelling Arrow Blessed Fletchings Hallowed Chestnut Lumber Hardsilver Nugget Wind Cluster x2 Ice Cluster Blacksmith Adamantite Francesca Pterodactyl Strap Adamantite Nugget Birch Lumber Fire Cluster x2 Earth Cluster Armorer Titanium Alloy Square Sphalerite x5 Titanium Nugget Dawnborne Aethersand Ice Cluster x2 Earth Cluster Goldsmith Moogle Miniature Cloud Cotton Boll x5 Black Soil Dawnborne Aethersand Wind Cluster x2 Fire Cluster Leatherworker Pterodactyl Strap Pterodactyl x3 Dark Chestnut Log Dawnborne Aethersand Earth Cluster x2 Wind Cluster Weaver Blessed Fletchings Royal Mistletoe x5 Eagle Feather Dawnborne Aethersand Lightning Cluster x2 Wind Cluster Alchemist Titanium Alloy Mirror Titanium Alloy Square Holy Water Hardsilver Sand Vitriol Water Cluster x2 Lightning Cluster Culinarian Kingcake Moogle Miniature Highland Flour Yak Milk Okeanis Egg Birch Syrup Tiny Crown Fire Cluster x2 Water Cluster [2.0][3.0] New items related to the Anima Weapons story quest line have been added to local shops. [2.0] Replicas of each of the Zodiac Weapons Zeta can be obtained in the North Shroud (X:30 Y:20) from the NPC Drake. * Replicas are only available for purchase to players that have obtained a Zodiac Weapon Zeta. [2.0][3.0] The title of the Ixali and Vanu Vanu beast tribe vendor shops has been adjusted to more easily distinguish the reputation levels at which new items are available. Ixali Tribe Neutral Purchase Items (Neutral) -> Purchase Items (Neutral-Recognized) Recognized Purchase Items (Neutral) -> Purchase Items (Neutral-Recognized) Friendly Purchase Items (Friendly) -> Purchase Items (Friendly-Trusted) Trusted Purchase Items (Friendly) -> Purchase Items (Friendly-Trusted) Respected Purchase Items (Respected) -> Purchase Items (Respected-Honored) Honored Purchase Items (Respected) -> Purchase Items (Respected-Honored) Sworn Purchase Items (Sworn) -> Purchase Items (Sworn) Allied Purchase Items (Allied) -> Purchase Items (Allied) Vanu Vanu Tribe Recognized Purchase Items (Recognized) -> Purchase Items (Recognized) Friendly Purchase Items (Friendly) -> Purchase Items (Friendly) Trusted Purchase Items (Trusted) -> Purchase Items (Trusted-Honored) Respected Purchase Items (Trusted) -> Purchase Items (Trusted-Honored) Honored Purchase Items (Trusted) -> Purchase Items (Trusted-Honored) Sworn Purchase Items (Sworn) -> Purchase Items (Sworn-Bloodsworn) Bloodsworn Purchase Items (Sworn) -> Purchase Items (Sworn-Bloodsworn) [2.0] The selling price of the following items has been reduced: Mastercraft Demimateria 7,500 gil -> 3,000 gil Fieldcraft Demimateria III 5,500 gil -> 2,000 gil [2.0] Growth Formula Theta has been renamed to Growth Formula Zeta. The functionality has not changed. [2.0][3.0] New achievements and titles have been added. * Certain achievement titles relating to the Anima Weapons quest series have been omitted to prevent spoilers. Anima Crossing: Complete the quest "???." Back to School I: Complete the quest "More than Meets Her Eye." [2.0] [2.0] Players can now execute special actions using the mount hotbar while on the following mounts: White Devil / Red Baron / Gilded Magitek Armor * Players must first complete the side quest “Magiteknical Difficulties.” [2.0] To improve gamepad functionality for Lord of Verminion, the following adjustments have been made to the up/down cursor operations used to select the “Trigger Trap” and “Withdraw” options: Pressing the up directional key while “Trigger Trap” is selected will no longer move the cursor to the lower row of the minion hotbar. Pressing the down directional key while “Withdraw” is selected will no longer move the cursor to the Execute Action button. Resolved Issues The following issues have been addressed. An issue within “Saint Mocianne's Arboretum” wherein the battle log would not display properly while in combat with Queen Hawk. An issue in "The Diadem" wherein players could not progress under certain conditions. An issue when queued for “The Diadem” from the Company Workshop wherein under certain conditions, the airship used would be listed as “is currently on an exploratory mission” regardless of being able to enter the instance. An issue wherein entering a Frontline while mounted on the Sanuwa mount would cause pets to not be displayed inside the instance. An issue with “Lord of Verminion” wherein when the player and opposing player use special actions that disarm traps, the player that used the special action to disarms traps first can no longer place traps for that match. An issue wherein the text for the Wind-Up Ixal special action was not correct. An issue with the Bard quest “A Song of Bards and Bowmen” wherein progress was unable to be made under certain conditions. An issue with the Ninja quest “Peasants by Day, Ninjas by Night” wherein progress was unable to be made when selecting certain dialogue options during the event. An issue wherein the act of learning to summon certain minions would have a cast time. An issue within “Syrcus Tower” wherein players who already own the "Wind-up Onion Knight" minion would still be able to lot on it. An issue wherein the reagent needed to use “Dragonskin Bottoms” as glamour was not correct. An issue when desynthesizing “Coerthan Clione” wherein the “Coerthan Clione” would not be used and the items to be obtained from the desynthesis would not be obtained even after a successful desynthesis. An issue wherein the text displayed when completing the Heavensward sightseeing log was not correct. An issue with the Crafting Log wherein certain equipment was unable to be used as crafting material when placing the cursor on the item to be used as a material without selecting the item to be crafted. *The issue only occurred when using a mouse An issue wherein entering certain areas could cause the player to become unable to progress. An issue with the Shared Estate Settings window wherein housemates would not be displayed correctly. An issue when using the housing item “The Unending Journey” wherein the door of the house would become un-targetable. An issue with certain “Two-handed Conjurer's Arms” and “Two-handed Thaumaturge's Arms” wherein the display location of certain action effects was not correct. An issue with Character Configuration wherein making any setting changes and closing the window through the X on the top right without pressing Apply would close the client. An issue wherein making any direct changes to the save data would cause an inability to progress beyond the character select screen. (Windows Version only)

Thanks to everyone who helped Steel out!

It's a possibility, but why would a ghost with no corporeal form have drained skin color. Especially when you consider that no other ghosts in the setting follow this trend either. Edda and Louisoix both retain their natural skin tones. I THINK IT IS TIME FOR ME TO ASK THE LORE BOARD Do hyur get that pale zombie like color?

I sorta just thought the ears were a Padjal thing, like the horns. And that A-Towa-Cant has the color cause well dead.

We mention Elezen because of A-Towa-Cant, who looks Elezen. Look it the ears! But

Welcome to the game and the RPC! Looking back to when I started even -thinking- of roleplay (not just because I was new) in FFXIV back in Jan 2014, I think it might just be a bit overwhelming to tell you something as well as having someone tell you about it. Back in Jan 2014, I had just taken about a month to play through most of the game (Leveled to 50, finished the 2.0 MSQ). I hadn't done the other stuff but that wasn't quite as important as playing the game and finding out parts of the world. The lore itself can get expansive. There are things to note. Certain Final Fantasy iconic jobs, if you've played Final Fantasy before, are seen as more restricted to play than others. You don't -have- to roleplay a job or class either. What are some specific questions you'd like answered about the world and universe? It's actually quite expansive~

Starlight Celebration The winds of winter blow across Eorzea, bringing with them everyone's favorite holiday─the Starlight Celebration! As the cities don their gowns of white, adorned with decorations and warm glowing light, townsfolk anxiously await the festivities planned by the Adventurers' Guild. This year promises to be especially cheery, reviving old traditions to ring in the merrymaking. Inspired by the mood, a reporter for the Harbor Herald plans to write a special article to commemorate the occasion, and seeks the aid of an Adventurer to uncover what surprises are in store. Event Schedule From Friday, December 18, 2015 at 12:00 a.m. to Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 6:59 a.m. (PST) How to Participate A reporter for the Harbor Herald has been inquiring about this year's celebration and suspects something is amiss. Fearing the planning committee has struck a sour note in their preparations, she seeks an adventurer to set right their plans of Starlight merriment. * Please note that seasonal quests cannot be completed after the event has concluded. For Whom the Starlight Bell Tolls Quest Location: Limsa Lominsa, Upper Decks - Collys Limsa Lominsa, Upper Decks (X:11 Y:12) (The Aftcastle on the Aethernet) Event Rewards/Items Reindeer Antlers Reindeer Gloves Reindeer Hooves Saint's Beard Saint's Cap Starlight Sentinel Starlight Ornament Twinstar Ornament

Yuha is cute

Can't wait for that beard.

When you ask, "is it impossible," of course the answer will be "no, it's not impossible". You are most likely asking the wrong question though. There are better questions to ask both yourself and then ask others. How widespread or accepted do you want your RP? Are you going to be happy with just a few or do you want acceptance from everyone? Do you want to pander to the masses or are you ok with the idea that you will most likely be ignored? If you are willing to just have fun, then fuck it, work in the soulstone or WoL with a group with like minds and go at it. Write it well, have fun, and get your Succor on. If you have no issues with having fun and aren't going to care about pandering to everyone, good for you. Everyone who bitches and moans about -your- RP more than just saying "Oh that person is a WHM... I will most likely end up just ignoring them for IC sake" are jealous boohoos with more concern about the RP you're getting. Fact: Lots of roleplayers are selective. They will not all roleplay with all people and with all characters. I myself am quite selective with who I will roleplay and interact with but I am -also- perfectly fine with not RPing 24/7. I don't mind that I do not cater to everyone else's desires and opinions. Will I RP with NPC rpers? Nope. Am I going to bash them? Nope. Make a comment or two and then go about my way? Most likely. Want to read what antics and shenanigans the Heavensward RPers as well as the Fortemps RPers get into? Possible... Most likely the same with White Mage RPers. If you do care that people will end up ignoring a White Mage, either due to OOC bias or because somehow their character even -knows- the differences between Conjury and White Mage Succor... then well you are most likely better off not roleplaying a White Mage. People don't like it when you head into 'special snowflake' 'WoL' or other because it puts you into more of a spotlight and less on the stage.

The only things: People -do- have to look into what is expected for Ifrit and Leviathan. Both of them have DPS issues that we will all need to know to stop hitting Ifrit/Levi so to not kill ourselves.