Speakers of Hydaelyn
The FFXIV Community Podcast for Eorzeans everywhere! Covering the latest news from the Final Fantasy XIV community every week since 2014.
Episodes
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/
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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/
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 MogM...
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. Welco...
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 a...
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!
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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?
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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!
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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/
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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/
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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...
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 th...
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/mogm...
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
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/
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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 upcomi...
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://sp...
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'...
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 MogM...
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