Sharlayan Dropouts: A Final Fantasy XIV Podcast

Victor is out this week for his IRL Ceremony of Eternal Bonding so Nadia is chewing the porxie fat with her longtime friend Zafflesia.Learn all about their friendship, their shared appreciation for Dragoons, and their predictions for 8.0 and beyond.Tune in to live recordings of the show every other Monday at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for ad-free episodes, discord access, and more at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod Music Used in this Episode: Ride the Rhythm - [Final Fantasy XIV] Back to the Drawing Board - [Final Fantasy XIV] Unleashed - [Final Fantasy XIV]

It's the conclusion of Dawntrail's latest arc and some questions are answered while some are asked. For instance; "How did Resident Evil puzzles get into my Final Fantasy?" or "Will we ever learn who the 14 Ascians were during the convocation meetings in ARR?"The morning has come to Alexandria and Victor and Nadia are here to discuss it all.Tune in to live recordings of the show every other Monday at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for ad-free episodes, discord access, and more at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod In this episode: Why Necron works and has always worked Moonfire Faire 2025 Everyone loves Shale How to escape from Expansion Jail Quality of Life Improvements in 7.3 Music Used in this Episode: Ronfaure - [Final Fantasy XI - Dawntrail] Moonfire Faire - [Final Fantasy XIV] Melodies of Life - [Yusuke Hirado]

We're halfway through the expansion cycle and that means Dawntrail is one entire year old. It's been a divisive expansion but how does it hold up now that it's had time to marinate? Does its slow-burn story of grief and loss hold up, do the pay-offs pay-off, or are the haters right? Victor and Nadia discuss the arc of 7.0, what it did right, where it might have stumbled, and the lessons we can take from the powerful narrative.Tune in to live recordings of the show every other Monday at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for ad-free episodes, discord access, and more at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod In this episode: Expensive cash shop items Moogle Treasure Trove The Primals: Dark Decades album mini-review Wuk Lamat and Sphene as foils Music Used in this Episode: Taco Delight - [Final Fantasy XIV - Dawntrail] Morrow's Might - [Final Fantasy XIV - Dawntrail] Windswept Echoes - [Final Fantasy XIV - Dawntrail] Paved in Solitude - [Final Fantasy XIV - Dawntrail]

Naoki Yoshida surprised us all with a panel not specifically about Final Fantasy XIV, but rather his personal tastes in media and what has influenced his career. Victor and Nadia discuss this insightful talk and the surprising and not-so-surprising anime, manga, and movies that have found their way into the DNA of Final Fantasy XIV through Yoshi-P.Tune in to live recordings of the show every other Monday at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for ad-free episodes, discord access, and more at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod In this episode: Final Fantasy XI's Abyssea Power Rangers Galaxy Express 999 Why Contact is better than Interstellar Bowling for Soup Music Used in this Episode: Teardrops In The Rain - [Final Fantasy XIV - Heavensward] Shinryu - [Final Fantasy XI - Heroes of Abyssea] Ride the Rhythm - [Final Fantasy XIV - Dawntrail] The Black Wolf Stalks Again - [Final Fantasy XIV - Shadowbringers]

Patch 7.3 The Promise of Tomorrow will be here early August and we're here to discuss everything that was dropped in the recent Live Letter! Plus, we've had a couple weeks in the Occult Crescent; has it lived up to Victor's lofty expectations? Will Nadia see this Field Operation to the end? All this and much more on this week's Sharlayan Dropouts!Tune in to live recordings of the show every other Monday at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for ad-free episodes, discord access, and more at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod In this episode: Occult Crescent Impressions Occult Crescent Feedback San d'Oria - The Second Walk Treasure Maps Deep Dungeons Relic Weapon Grinds Chat Bubbles Music Used in this Episode: Teardrops In The Rain - [Final Fantasy XIV - Heavensward] Ride the Rhythm - [Final Fantasy XIV - Dawntrail] The Pioneers - [Final Fantasy XI - Seekers of Adoulin] Bee My Honey - [Final Fantasy XIV - Dawntrail]

The weather is heating up so join Victor, Nadia, and special guest Sena Bryer as they take you on a road trip through the hottest summer vacation destinations in Eorzea and beyond. Tell us your dream vacation spots over on the discord!Tune in to live recordings of the show every other Monday at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for ad-free episodes, discord access, and more at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod Music Used in this Episode: O Speaker, Slumber The Open Box A Reason to Live Ceruleum Smoke at High Noon

We love our Final Fantasy XIV rabbits here at Sharlayan Dropouts, oh yes we do. Nadia took over the show this week to do some research about FFXIV's rabbit-based races, including the Loporrits, the mighty Viera, and the enigmatic Mysidian rabbit. What makes these rabbit races distinct from each other? How are they inspired by different rabbit species from around the world? From the aggressive Vii to the soft Hummingway, we here at Sharlayan Dropouts are proud to present you with what we all want: Rabbits. Lagomorphs. Bunnies. Music used in this episode: The Nautilus Knoweth [FF XIV] Mystic Mysidia [FF IV] Dancing Calcabrina [FF IV] The Lunarians [FF IV] One Small Step [FF XIV] Civilizations [FF XIV] Cerulean Embers by Dusk [FF XIV] Ink Long Dry [FF XIV]

"Tell me, have you been to the ruins beneath the waters of the Bounty?As the bearer of Azem's crystal, you may consider your duty to see at least that much."On this entry into the ongoing Field Studies series of guided commentary tracks, join Victor as he takes a tour through Endwalker's 6.1 MSQ Dungeon, Alzadaal's Legacy. From the history of alchemy, to the history of climbing through the bodies of big dead robots, this episode has it all.Music in this Episode: The Map Unfolds - [Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker] Jeweled Boughs - [Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan]

There ain't no whales so we tell tall tales and sing a whaling tune!Part 1 of Cosmic Exploration has arrived and with it a new large-scale endeavor for Disciples of the Land and Hand!Victor and Nadia discuss the tension between enjoying a mindless grind vs being complicit in capitalism training software.We like doing stuff for these rabbits, we like to gamble, and goshdarnit we just like the moon!Tune in to live recordings of the show every other Monday at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for ad-free episodes, discord access, and more at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod Also in this episode: The joy of fishing I sure like Phantasy Star Online 2 Music Used in this Episode: Carrots of Happiness Ride the Rhythm Battle 2 - Final Fantasy IV

Let's ride! Victor and Nadia discuss the appeal of Final Fantasy XIV's mounts, whether they're collectors or not, and what kinds of mounts they'd like to see in the future. From the humble Chocobo to the most extravagant Savage rewards, it's mounts all the way down, babyyyyy! Tune in to live recordings of the show every other Monday at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for ad-free episodes, discord access, and more at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod Also in this episode: Hatchingtide 2025 The joy of Dawntrail Extremes Music Used in this Episode: Ride the Rhythm Paved in Solitude Wicked Winds Whisper Gangos

Did not expect such a scathing indictment of the corruption at the heart of sports entertainment but here we are! Besides learning which singlet-tearing wrestler is the biggest piece of crap, Victor and Nadia discuss the music that inspired the themes of each fight. Tune in to live recordings of the show every other Monday at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for ad-free episodes, discord access, and more at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod Also in this episode: First impressions on the Final Fantasy XIV TTRPG Standard Rulebook The MSQ is perfectly fine Music Used in this Episode: Ride the Rhythm Back to the Drawing Board Not Afraid Unleashed

We're back and on the cusp of one of the biggest patches we've ever seen. With a story that will undoubtedly zig instead of zag, the arrival of Robo-Beatrix, the unexpected return of the ante-diluvian city-states, and an entire system of Sub Jobs that could warm the heart of any FFXI player, Seeker of Eternity is going to be huge. Listen as Victor, Nadia, Eric, and Mike discuss what they're most excited about on this brand-new episode of what is defnitely Season 2 of Sharlayan Dropouts! Tune in to live recordings of the show every other Monday at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for ad-free episodes, discord access, and more at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod Also in this episode: Eric and Mike reveal that they don't even like the best Final Fantasy Nadia's Island Sanctuary addiction Victor spends too much time looking at Amdapori spires Music Used in this Episode: Teardrops In The Rain Torrent Infinity Shadow of the Body The Day Will Come (Endwalker)

With Dawntrail's MSQ wrapped up it's time to get back to bees-ness as usual. The Arcadion has re-opened, spirits stir in a lost pocket dimension, and some sabotender's need a wranglin'. Victor, Nadia, and Mike discuss the usual side-quests to be found at the end of an expansion and what their routines look like now that we've transitioned into end-game mode. Plus, FFXIV TTRPG news, more bubble tea, and why sometimes XIV music ISN'T as good as it could be. GASP! All this and more on this week's episode of Sharlayan Dropouts! And if you're listening to this on the paid feed, do us a favour and subscribe to the free feed as well and rate and review us while you're there. It means a ton. And if you're listening to this on the FREE feed, head on over to https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod and get yourself some ad-free episodes plus a ton of bonus episodes as well as discord access to join our amazing community of XIV players! Music Bee My Honey It's Showtime!

Victor, Nadia, and Eric cover Zone 5 through to the end of the 7.0 MSQ. THIS IS YOUR SPOILER WARNING. Does Sphene work as a character? Is the climax climactic enough? And where do we go from here? They also discuss recent Interviews with Yoshi-P at Japan Expo, how best to enjoy bubble tea, and why the amount of experience we get during MSQ is actually just FINE. Music Tuliyollal Day Shaaloani Day

For ad-free episodes and bonus episodes head to https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod From deep in the rainforests of Yak T'el, to the trains and plains of Shaaloani, to the perplexingly sci-fi corridors of Vanguard, we're covering it all on this week's episode of Sharlayan Dropouts. Victor, Nadia, and Mike are all well past the halfway point of Dawntrail's story and they can't wait to discuss everything we've seen so far. We'll be covering Trial 1, Dungeons 3 and 4, up until the beginning of Zone 5, so prepare to enter some Spoiler Country. Music: Tuliyollal Day Theme Shaaloani Day Theme

It's here and it has a horn section. Join Nadia, Victor, and Mike as they dive into the first hours of Dawntrail up until the first Trial. Hear all about the zones, dungeons, characters, why some are calling it Stormblood 2.0, and why that's actually a compliment. Topics: Wuk Lamat, yay or nay? Zone pacing Why we'll never get another In From the Cold, probably That's Jazz, baby We're getting so close to Fantasy Canada we can taste it And more! Music Tuliyollal (Day)

Just in time for 48-hour maintenance, say goodbye to Endwalker and hello to your new dad, Dawntrail! In this prediction-packed episode Nadia and Victor stake their claim on what MIGHT happen in Dawntrail's story. They also take predictions submitted by the community and spike them directly into the dirt. Plus, exciting news from the preliminary patch notes! Get hype! Music In This Episode Tuliyollal Theme (Day) - Dawntrail Tuliyollal Theme (Night) - Dawntrail

"It's always darkest before the dawn" is a phrase I've personally never understood. That's just not how the sky works; it very obviously gets lighter and lighter until the moment dawn breaks. Well whatever. Not only is it not XIV's darkest hour before Dawntrail, it's quite lovely! Plenty of in-game events have been keeping us busy but most important is the real-world media tour that just happened in North America and Europe. With that comes lots of interviews, previews, and reveals so Victor and Nadia are here to talk you through as much of it as we've been able to process! Music In This Episode Tuliyollal Theme (Day) - Dawntrail Tuliyollal Theme (Night) - Dawntrail

It's Part V of our ongoing retrospective and that means it's morphin' time! Join Victor, Nadia, and special guest Sena Bryer (Wuk Lamat) as they explore the perfection of the Job System, our favourite "ladies who dress like men", and what clues might be in plain sight for the future of FFXIV. All while strictly maintaining the integrity of non-disclosure agreements! Music In This Episode: The Day Will Come - Endwalker Clash on the Big Bridge - Sekizima Takeo The Battle - Final Fantasy V OST Pirates Ahoy - Final Fantasy V OST Clash on the Big Bridge - Ryu Kawamura Further Reading: Final Fantasy V - Chris Kohler https://bossfightbooks.com/products/final-fantasy-v-by-chris-kohler Final Fantasy 35th Anniversary Special Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B-iw8qhZbQ AGDQ 2024 - Final Fantasy V Speedrun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amyuJjTe5gk

Hello, Dropouts. It's just Nadia today, and the gods know she's not smart enough to keep the students warm, fed, and entertained. She can, however, talk to the masses about the art of writing Final Fantasy XIV fanfiction. Plus, she provides tricks and tips for developing your Warrior of Light's "home map" so that it becomes a world unto itself--not just a mere collection of loose landmarks! Music Used in This Episode: Shadowbringers theme (FFXIV) Crush Crawfish's Stage (Mega Man X3) Serenity (FFXIV) The Dark Star (Secret of Mana) Wailers and Waterwheels (FFXIV) Dedicated to Moonlight (FFXIV) A Land Long Dead (FFXIV) Spoiler Level Alert: Green No major story spoilers, just fanfic talk!