Speakers of Hydaelyn

A wave of layoffs in Square Enix sparks worry, as the company enters the second year of its three year restructuring plan. We discuss the impact this will have on Square Enix as a whole, and if it will affect Final Fantasy XIV at all. The voice of G'raha Tia, Jonathan Bailey, was awarded the title "Sexiest Man Alive". We discuss if Jonathan Bailey is about to be replaced due to his likely high cost and limited schedule now. We also discuss mysteries in video games - and the risk of revealing too much. We also discuss SE's recent announcement about their push for AI, aiming to replace 70% of their QA teams with AI.► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

The 89th Letter From The Producer LIVE has concluded, and it's time to break it all down. A very interesting Live Letter (Part 1) with lots of surprises! We also discuss the return of the Fall Guys collab, and the NA Fan Fest ticket sales. Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ *************************************** ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://shop.speakersxiv.com► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

With the Live Letter on the horizon, we discuss what new content for FFXIV we can expect to see presented during the 89th Letter from the Producer Live. We also discuss the now released cookbook, PULSE album, and a makeup collab that we're totally qualified to talk about. And if you love beavers, this is the episode for you! Welcome!MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

FFXIV's Furnishing Design Contest has concluded, and the list of winners is long! We go through almost all of them in today's episode and discuss the designs. We also discuss the upcoming Letter from the Producer Live (Live Letter) - as excitement once again begins to build as a new patch appears on the horizon! We also review the latest All Saints' Wake event - is it good? And Gaia appears as the representative for FFXIV in Dissidia Duellum... Welcome!MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

Patch 7.35 is here, and we dive into the patch notes for a surprisingly beefy .x5 patch! Is the new Deep Dungeon good? Was the Monster Hunter Wilds crossover a success? We also discuss the upcoming All Saints' Wake event, a new orchestral album, new optional items, and the second volume of CHronicles of Light - and of course - MogMail! Welcome!MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

Days before patch 7.35, we dive into the new FFXIV x Monster Hunter Wilds collab website to discuss the depth and size of the collaboration. We also discuss whether FFXIV needs a 'Boss Roulette', and in the Great Discussion: Who are the Winterers and where are they taking us? Welcome!MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

There's been a lot of talk about FFXIV's content schedule through the years, but in the past year we've seen a lot more complaining than usual. Is it really true that FFXIV is getting less content, and over longer stretches of time? Or have we simply grown tired of the content that is provided in each patch? We discuss it all in this week's episode of Speakers of Hydaelyn. We also discuss a short comment Yoshi-P made in an interview a few weeks ago - with terrible timing as usual, as well as some new good looking merch! Welcome!MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

Yet another Yoshi-P Interview, this time by TechRadar, sheds some more light on the upcoming Beastmaster limited job, as well as the future level cap, and the potential location for the next expansion... (We had major internet issues during this episodes which is why there's so many instances of silence and Lukile getting flustered.) Yoshi-P interview by TechRadar: https://www.techradar.com/gaming/final-fantasy-14-naoki-yoshida-interview-gamescom-2025MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

Yoshi-P's FFXIV interview tour continues. This week we dive into an extensive interview Yoshi-P did with TheGamer.com, covering everything from the return of the Ascians in FFXIV, to the potential for new gathering and crafting jobs... We also discuss where the MSQ is heading post-7.3 and the FFXI discount campaign. Welcome! Yoshi-P interview by TheGamer: https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-14-interview-gamescom-yoshi-p-sphene-crafter-gatherer-role-patch-7-3/MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

Yoshi-P has done several rounds of interviews with game journalists to discuss FFXIV's past and future. Today we're discussing an interview with the German gaming news site JPGames.de, where he does into (absurd) detail about how content is paced, and why it needs to change. We also read through the 7.31 patch notes, talk about Tokyo Game Show, and the briefest mention of the new Dawntrail EP. Welcome!MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

What a week! Yoshi-P has announced the next Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival - ending speculation about when and where it may happen. But as usual, the announcement has spawned more speculation about patch pacing etc, and we discuss it all. Yoshi-P also released an announcement about mods and plugins in FFXIV following the drama surrounding the shutdown of Mare Synchronos. We also discuss the new optional items, the ceremony of eternal bonding website refresh, and in MogMail we discuss the identity of the ascian at the end of the 7.3 MSQ (and derailing as usual). Welcome.Yoshi-P's announcement: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/1e4a8b0e8b84ea8dac61ae07af02e0c425de74aaMogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

A cease and desist demand from Square Enix has sent shockwaves through the FFXIV modding community, but why would SE do this? And what does it mean for the future of mods in FFXIV? We also discuss the upcoming 'The Rising' event, Yoshi-P teasing a Switch 2 port, FFXIV's Monster Hunter Wilds crossover, and the free login campaign! Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ *************************************** ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV

Our Patch 7.3 review continues - this time focusing on the second part of the Alliance Raid "Echoes of Vana'diel - San d'Oria: The Second Walk". Is it better than the first part? And what of the story? We also discuss the second upcoming FFXIV cookbook, the FFXIV sale, and we give our review of Moonfire Faire 2025! Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

Patch 7.3 is finally here, and it's time to dive into the first part of our post-patch Spoilercast! FFXIV Patch 7.3's Main Scenario was massive this time, and we give you our thoughts and review. We also discuss the new optional item (the cat), PAX West, and the issues occurring after the release of FFXIV Patch 7.3. Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS  

Patch 7.3 is so close! It's time to dive into the beefy patch notes and discuss all the new features, improvements, and surprises hidden in the patch notes. Please note that at the time of recording this episode, only the preliminary patch notes were available. Patch notes: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/d59ffe73a7f15c0991239761c7c0b715a17e785c MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS  

A beefy Letter From The Producer Live is behind us, and we're here to break down the 88th Live Letter for you all. We dive into the trailer, look at FFXIV's patch 7.3 website, and of course - discuss everything of note that was presented during the live letter. Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

FFXIV's Patch 7.3 is edging ever closer to release, and a new special site has opened to show off some of the new stuff coming in that patch. We also discuss (even more) optional items, housing demolition for EU data centers, end of Windows 10 support, and in MogMail we discuss what kind of locations we want for 8.0. Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

The next Letter from the Producer Live has been announced, and we speculate on what we'll see in the second part of the 7.3 tease. We have more news about features in FFXIV Mobile, and in MogMail we discuss the potential future graphics update, 1.0 vs ARR's animation quality, and how long can the devs blame spaghetti code for FFXIV's shortcomings? MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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 Treasure Trove, or FFXIV Mobile! We'll be reading as much as we can next week! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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 anniversary sweepstakes, The Primals tickets, and another FFXI discount campaign. Oh, and of course - MogMail! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS ►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3l9w6BeqanmrHJlA3KyhTG ►iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/speakers-of-hydaelyn/id1206941320

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! Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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, and viewer feedback on Occult Crescent. Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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 the event. Remember to send us MogMail! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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 the new optional items, and an upcoming physical CD from The Primals. MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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 for the next expansion? And in MogMail we discuss the names of the shards and how Calyx knows them, as well as job abilities! Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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 FFXIV's physical ranged category. Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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 Viera heads, and more theorizing about Occult Crescent. Interviews: PCGamesN 1: https://www.pcgamesn.com/final-fantasy-14/ff14-masayoshi-soken-interview-ff16 PCGamesN 2: https://www.pcgamesn.com/final-fantasy-14/soken-interview-classic-ff-games Eurogamer: https://www.eurogamer.net/what-would-uematsu-do-final-fantasy-14-composer-masayoshi-soken-on-following-series-legend MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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 Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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 ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS ►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3l9w6BeqanmrHJlA3KyhTG ►iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/speakers-of-hydaelyn/id1206941320

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 been launched, and it gives us a tiny glimpse into what we can expect in the next patch. MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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 Eureka Orthos also transported to the First? Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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. MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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" which revealed a few interesting upcoming features... We also read MogMail where we discuss our favorite overworld mobs! Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

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-grindy-enough/ MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ *************************************** ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

A rather grim tool has surfaced in the XIV community - a tool enabling intense stalking. We share our opinions on the matter and discuss what SE can do to prevent tools like these from being made. We also read another interview with Mr. Ozma, even more talk about the upcoming second Pulse album, and a big update to Square Enix's Group Customer Harassment Policy. Hopefully next week will be a little lighter! Be safe everyone and we'll see you next week! ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

It's 2025 and the Speakers are back again to update you on all the latest news from the FFXIV community. We discuss the recent Lucky Bancho numbers, showing a worrying trend and indicating that FFXIV is experiencing negative growth in its player numbers. What gives? And how can it be remedied? We also discuss and review Heavensturn for 2025, and an interesting interview with FFXIV's battle director. And of course, we read some MogMail! Welcome back everyone! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

More videos and screenshots from Final Fantasy XIV mobile has been released and it's looking pretty good. We share our thoughts and discuss how FFXIV Mobile may affect the main game in the future. We also review the Tales from under the Moonlight stories, read MogMail, and we review the Starlight 2024 event. Speakers of Hydaelyn will take a break over the holidays, but we will be back (live) on January 4th 2025! Happy Starlight and happy New Year, Eorzeans! See you in 2025! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ *************************************** ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS ►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3l9w6BeqanmrHJlA3KyhTG ►iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/speakers-of-hydaelyn/id1206941320  

Patch 7.15 has been released for FFXIV and we take a look at some of the stuff teased on the 7.1 website. We also discuss the upcoming Starlight Celebration event, and the quest rewards this year look pretty good. Yoshi-P has been interviewed by the Australian broadcaster ABC, and in a Q&A in Saudi Arabia Yoshi-P talked some more about the controversies surrounding Dawntrail. MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ *************************************** ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS ►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3l9w6BeqanmrHJlA3KyhTG ►iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/speakers-of-hydaelyn/id1206941320

It has been 10 years since the first episode of Speakers of Hydaelyn aired on Twitch for the first time (to 0 viewers). Today we look ahead towards 2025 and beyond. The classic series are getting new episodes, some are being reworked, and a brand new series is planned for next year. We also discuss the Endwalker Collector's Edition sweepstakes, the Pulse Remix Album, and in MogMail we dive deep into the Mandragora empire, and Beauty and the Beast for some reason. MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ *************************************** ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS ►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3l9w6BeqanmrHJlA3KyhTG ►iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/speakers-of-hydaelyn/id1206941320

Another Ultimate has been cleared in FFXIV, but it also become the second cheating scandal in the Ultimate World First Race. What does this mean for the future of Ultimates? What does this mean for the future of world races in general? We also discuss Patch 7.11's job changes, as well as the upcoming 10th anniversary of Speakers Network. And of course - MogMail! Among the topics are characters we want to bring into the MSQ and minor storytelling hidden in smaller channels in the game. Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ *************************************** ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS ►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3l9w6BeqanmrHJlA3KyhTG ►iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/

Our second and final spoilercast episode for 7.1 is here! This time we discuss the FFXI Alliance Raid, The Pelupelu Allied Society quests, Hall of the Novice, and the epic conclusion to the Pandæmonium questline. Spoilers galore, obviously. We also discuss the recently announced FFXIV Mobile. MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ *************************************** ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS ►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3l9w6BeqanmrHJlA3KyhTG ►iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/speakers-of-hydaelyn/id1206941320

Patch 7.1 has hit FFXIV and it's time for the first part of our post-patch spoilercast! In this episode we go through the main scenario quests and discuss them. We also discuss the many issues that has occurred after the patch, like the inability to fish in Eastern Thanalan! And believe it or not; we managed to squeeze in a MogMail as well! Enjoy the patch everyone! Next week we'll be discussing the XI raid and more! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS