FFXIV dungeons have something of a formula. You’ll hear people say it’s always two trash pulls, a boss, repeat 3x, and that is true, but then you… Read more “Some Tips for Dungeon Runs in Final Fantasy XIV, Part 1 – For Tanks”
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Loot – Discussing The Value, Interest, and Number of Options in Both WoW and FFXIV
Loot is what makes the MMO world go round. Or, well, it can certainly be a powerful motivator. Loot in my two main games is an interesting… Read more “Loot – Discussing The Value, Interest, and Number of Options in Both WoW and FFXIV”
Raiding, Content Difficulty, and Elitism At The Upper Echelon
Over the weekend, there were a lot of pieces of news and things I could have written about, but one in particular caught my eye and led… Read more “Raiding, Content Difficulty, and Elitism At The Upper Echelon”
My Predictions for the First Patch 6.2 Live Letter for Final Fantasy XIV
This Friday, we’ll see the first announcements of detailed features and content for Final Fantasy XIV patch 6.2, the second major content patch of Endwalker. This patch… Read more “My Predictions for the First Patch 6.2 Live Letter for Final Fantasy XIV”
My Experience With Savage, Party Finder Pugging, and Statics in Asphodelos
Asphodelos Savage was my first-ever Savage raiding tier after 8 years of FFXIV play on and off. It was an…interesting experience, one that I enjoyed quite a… Read more “My Experience With Savage, Party Finder Pugging, and Statics in Asphodelos”
Difficulty Ramps and How Endgame-Focused MMOs Fail To Onboard Players
I find difficulty discussion in games quite tedious, because it sparks the most elitist, garbage takes one can imagine. Soulsborne games get this the worst, but all… Read more “Difficulty Ramps and How Endgame-Focused MMOs Fail To Onboard Players”
The Role of Role Stats in a Role Playing Game and Their Death in MMOs
Role stats are dead. Sorta. If you play only WoW, I just said something that hasn’t meant a damn thing in around 6 years – back in… Read more “The Role of Role Stats in a Role Playing Game and Their Death in MMOs”
What You Can Do Now To Prepare for Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.2 (Yes, Really)
The next FFXIV Producer Live Letter is scheduled for July 1st, expected to be the first one discussing patch 6.2 in detail. That means, based on folk… Read more “What You Can Do Now To Prepare for Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.2 (Yes, Really)”
My First Savage Tier in Final Fantasy XIV – In The Books!
Well, finally, I get to say this: I could be Savage. My FC static had a spot for their final pre-vacation run at P4S, so I took… Read more “My First Savage Tier in Final Fantasy XIV – In The Books!”
My Favorite Memes About the Final Fantasy XIV Third-Party Tools Debate (And I Guess Some Editorial)
I debated writing a post about this issue at all, because observing it over the course of the week has been mind-numbing to a point, and it… Read more “My Favorite Memes About the Final Fantasy XIV Third-Party Tools Debate (And I Guess Some Editorial)”