Coffee & Carbuncles: A Final Fantasy XIV Podcast

Happy Starlight everyone. I promised I would post my panel from this year's GATEway FATE before the year's end so here it is! This is not a panel about how to roleplay, but it is a panel about how to create a wonderful new character to roleplay with OR to expand on a character you already have. I hope you enjoy!0:00 Opening1:10 Introduction2:18 Welcome to the workshop3:50 Importing of starting anew4:40 Three important things7:08 Race, gender, and clan9:26 Customizing your look14:44 Birthday, home, and deity17:48 Personality23:02 Uniqueness and voice25:14 Family and history optional28:32 Role and occupation31:52 Starting location33:36 Sprinkle in some flavor36:08 Save the name for last37:52 Make some hooks41:38 Roleplaying Guides43:00 Thank you so much43:56 OutroMy Previous RP Panel:(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JixiqclYg4&t)The RP Mentors Website:(https://rpmentors.org/)The Kweh! :(https://www.thekweh.com/)My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough)My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)My Talented Musical Friend: Nadidah(https://www.youtube.com/@Nadidah23)Outro Song “AmbientTurali Night Mix” done by my dear friend Nadidah and is based on “Morrow’ Magic” by Masayoshi Soken.

Hello and happy holiday season. You know what says holidays? Giving. You know what you can give this season? YOUR ALL! IN PVP! That is right! This time I am joined by my friend John is dead to discuss his recent 31 week community hosted PVP event, Community Roulette. We also discuss community view on PVP, win trading rumors, and I have a special message about this year's Spotify Wrapped.00:00 Intro Skit00:48 Opening02:36 interview Part 127:43 Break (Nova de Coste by Nadidah)28:43 Interview Part 2 1:46:05 A Special Message1:49:16 OutroJohn's Character:(https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/8612285/)Community Roulette Information(https://ffxivpvp.carrd.co/)My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough)My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)My Talented Musical Friend: Nadidah(https://www.youtube.com/@Nadidah23)The song played during the break is “Nova de Coste" by my dear friend Nadidah.Outro Song “AmbientTurali Night Mix” done by my dear friend Nadidah and is based on“Morrow’ Magic” by Masayoshi Soken.

This year I was fortunate to attend year 2 of the unofficial Final Fantasy XIV convention GATEway FATE in St. Charles, Missouri. Some of you wanted my thoughts on the convention and I thought it would be nice to chat about how it went. Please enjoy.00:00 Disclaimer01:02 Friday [Hotel and St. Charles]06:29 Saturday Morning [Aquarium Visit]11:56 Saturday Afternoon [GATEway FATE]17:42 Saturday Evening [Scribe, John, and Dragsidia]21:12 Sunday [MY PANEL!]25:36 Final ThoughtsGATEway FATE's Website:(https://gatewayfate.carrd.co/)My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough)My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)My Talented Musical Friend: Nadidah(https://www.youtube.com/@Nadidah23)

Hello and happy November dear friend! This month I am joined by none other than the owner of the Senpan Tea house, Yao! Not only does Yao run the Senpan Tea House but she also hosts several amazing seasonal, Eastern themed events. Today we are goin to dive into those and even give you an invitation to one happening next month!00:00 Intro Skit00:58 Opening02:44 interview Part 126:06 Break (Nova de Coste by Nadidah)27:07 Interview Part 2 1:14:18 OutroSepan's Website:(https://senpan.carrd.co/)Obon Matsuri Information(https://senpanobon.crd.co/)Toji Matsuri Information :(https://senpantoji.crd.co/)My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough)My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)My Talented Musical Friend: Nadidah(https://www.youtube.com/@Nadidah23)The song played during the break is “Nova de Coste" by my dear friend Nadidah.Outro Song “AmbientTurali Night Mix” done by my dear friend Nadidah and is based on“Morrow’ Magic” by Masayoshi Soken.

Hello again dear friend! This month I am joined by my dear friend Alphie! Alphie runs the RP Mentors website and Discord! RP Mentors has been a great help to anyone who roleplays in Final Fantasy XIV and in this episode we sit down to discuss the various ways you can use RP Mentors, as well as what the roleplaying community means to Alphie.00:00 Intro Skit01:24 Opening02:55 Interview Part 136:00 Break (Nova de Coste by Nadidah)37:00 Interview Part 2 1:32:40 OutroThe RP Mentors Website:(https://rpmentors.org/)The FFXIV RP Event Calendar:(https://www.ffxiv-rp.org/)The Kweh! :(https://www.thekweh.com/)My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough)My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)My Talented Musical Friend: Nadidah(https://www.youtube.com/@Nadidah23)The song played during the break is “Nova de Coste" by my dear friend Nadidah.Outro Song “AmbientTurali Night Mix” done by my dear friend Nadidah and is based on“Morrow’ Magic” by Masayoshi Soken.

Hello again dear friend! This month I am joined by Duo Freccia. Duo is the owner of The Empyreum Of Arts over on Dynamis server! The Empyreum is a beautiful performing arts center that hosts all kind of acts from plays, to bards, to comedians, to poets. In this episode Duo and I sit down to discuss what theater means to him and how it helps build a sense of community within Final Fantasy XIV. Also, if you are listening to this on June 16th then congratulations! You are listening to this month's episode on my birthday.00:00 Intro Skit01:30 Opening03:08 Interview Part 124:00 Break (Nobu's Lullaby by Nadidah)25:25 Interview Part 2 1:10:05 OutroThe Empyreum Of Art's Website:(https://empyarts.carrd.co/#)My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough)My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)My Talented Musical Friend: Nadidah(https://www.youtube.com/@Nadidah23)The song played during the break is “Nobu’s Lullaby" by my dear friend Nadidah.Outro Song “AmbientTurali Night Mix” done by my dear friend Nadidah and is based on“Morrow’ Magic” by Masayoshi Soken.

Hello again dear friend! This month I am delighted to have the wonderful Zelika May, half of the talent behind the adorable lalafell musical troupe Happy Tunes dropping by the cafe! Come learn about the origins of the band, the history of musical performance in Final Fantasy XIV, and just meet a wonderful member of our community from the EU servers!00:00 Intro Skit02:08 Opening04:02 Interview Part 152:32 Break (Saufen [Short Mix] by Happy Tunes!)57:53 Interview Part 2 2:02:19 OutroHappy Tune's Website:(https://wp.happytunes.de/)Happy Tune's Youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRKwktuFCSE34YoziKZ3ZDQ)Saufen [Short Mix]:(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfQNyI_FiJ8)My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough)My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)My Talented Musical Friend: Nadidah(https://www.youtube.com/@Nadidah23)The song played during the break is “Saufen [Short Mix]" by my wonderful guest Happy Tunes!Outro Song “AmbientTurali Night Mix” done by my dear friend Nadidah and is based on“Morrow’ Magic” by Masayoshi Soken.

Hello again dear friend! After Morgana and I both battling colds this wonderful chat is finally here for you to enjoy! This time I sit down with Morgana Mitsuki of Silver Valkyrie Events to speak about life on the EU servers, why roleplay is so important to her group, and what drives them to help others with planning and prepping for various events.00:00 Intro Skit02:47 Opening04:24 Interview Part 144:35 Break (Nova de Coste by Nadidah)45:33 Interview Part 2 1:53:44 OutroMorgana's Information Website:(https://morganalabrowne.carrd.co/)Silver Valkyrie Event's Website:(https://silvervalkyrie.events/)Morgana's Singing Appearances:Close in the Distance(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmsVf97xB00)200 Musicians(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2s1NrBQjFM)300 Musicians(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjoFug9U5y4)It's Showtime!(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SigS9rr8okg)My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough)My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)My Talented Musical Friend: Nadidah(https://www.youtube.com/@Nadidah23)The song played during the break is “Nova de Coste" by my dear friend Nadidah.Outro Song “AmbientTurali Night Mix” done by my dear friend Nadidah and is based on“Morrow’ Magic” by Masayoshi Soken.

Hello dear friend! After too long of a wait Coffee & Carbuncles is back with episode 1 of Season 3! Season 3 of the podcast can you believe it?! To Kick off the new season focusing on large community events and bringing the community together I have the wonderful Scarletta Vendetta with me to talk about The Aether Entertainer magazine. A fantastic production that seeks to put a spotlight on various members of our community!00:00 Intro Skit01:23 Opening02:56 Interview Part 123:47 Break24:47 Interview Part 2 1:07:06 OutroThe Aether Entertainer Website:(https://aetherentertainerffxiv.com/)My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough)My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)My Talented Musical Friend: Nadidah(https://www.youtube.com/@Nadidah23)The song played during the break is “Nobu’s Lullaby" by my dear friend Nadidah.Outro Song “AmbientTurali Night Mix” done by my dear friend Nadidah and is based on“Morrow’ Magic” by Masayoshi Soken.

Hello everyone. I want to give you a preview of everything I have planned for the new year! 2025 will be a year of growth for Coffee & Carbuncles! Join me as I talk about the changes to the podcast proper in season 3 as well as the three new side projects I will be working on! My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)

Hello my friend. Welcome to the final episode of Season 2 of Coffee & Carbuncles. Today I am joined by the very well known team of Chille and Paul AKA Moogle Go Round Radio to not only discuss the Starlight season but celebrate over 200 episodes of the Moogle Go Round Radio Podcast! Happy holidays to you and I hope you enjoy this episode. I look forward to seeing you for season 3 in February, 2025. 00:00 Intro Skit 01:16 Opening 1:45 Interview Part 1 42:06 Break 42:12 Interview Part 2 1:48:19 Outro MGR's Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/Mooglegoroundradio) My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)

Hello dear friend. Due to the holiday season being so hectic I wasn't able to sit down with any planned guests for November. So instead I am uploading the audio from my panel at this year's Aethercon. Titled "You already roleplay. You just don't know it yet." this panel is about people's conceptions around roleplay, why they may be nervous to roleplay, and how you can start roleplaying in Final Fantasy XIV. I hope you enjoy it. I also want to give a big thank you once again to Aethercon for allowing me to do this panel. 00:00 Intro Skit 00:46 Explanation 01:32 Aethercon Audio 1:00:58 Outro Aethercon: Website (https://www.aethercon.net/) Aethercon's Youtube Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txIbE4xkDDY) My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)

Warning: This episode contains strong use of thunder and storm sounds. If this is triggering for you please click to another episode of Coffee & Carbuncles. Hello dear friend. Welcome to my café. I was hoping you would come today. You see, I found a special book buried deep within The Palace of the Dead. A book I have been very excited to delve into. After all, we've already cleared the Palace. So, it is not as though this book should present any true danger to us......right? 00:00 Content Warning 00:49 Intro Skit 03:09 Interview part 1 58:00 Storm Sounds Intermission 58:10 Interview Part 2 Featured Guest: Edda Blackbossom (https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/20158608/) (https://x.com/RedWeddingEdda) Sultana Dreaming 2.0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFbE6hOkwqU) Kowabana Episode 56: Hitchhike (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZycQG6HvA8) My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) Sound Credits: Windchimes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3oLjTB4gFk) My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)

Do you wish you could better use the market board in Final Fantasy XIV? Do you ever want to get items cheaper on other serves but hate having to jump from server to server to double check prices? What if a service existed that did that for you? Today I am joined by the owner of Eorzea's best market board resource, Karashiiro. Kara owns and maintains Universalis. In today's interview we are going to discuss what drove Kara to create this program, what other projects Kara has made for the community, and what else we can expect from Universalis in the future. 00:00 Intro Skit 00:58 Introduction 01:44 Interview part 1 23:42 Nobu's Minion Emporium Skit 24:41 Interview Part 2 57:08 Closing Thoughts and Big Announcements Featured Guest: Karashiir Akhabila (https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/20777669/) Universalis: Here (https://universalis.app/) Opening Skit Voice Guest: JMKCosplay (https://twitter.com/FVieragamer) Featured Newspaper Interview: here (https://aetherentertainerffxiv.com/) Aethercon: Website (https://www.aethercon.net/) Gateway Fate: Here (https://gatewayfate.carrd.co/) My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) Sound Credits: Windchimes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3oLjTB4gFk) My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)

Do you love Fashion in Final Fantasy XIV? Have you been wanting to step up your fashion game? Does the phrase "Fashion is the true end game" sound like you?Regardless of if you casually put together a glamour or two, or if you regularly compete in glamor contests, you won't want to miss this episode. Today I am joined by the owner of Eorzea's favorite glam website Eorzea Collection, Edeon Vails as we discuss fashion in Final Fantasy XIV. We'll learn about Eorzea Collection, how it got as big as it is today, and what Edeon has in store for the future. 00:00 Introduction 01:19 Interview part 1 19:21 Interlude 19:31 Interview Part 2 01:07:23 Closing Thoughts Featured Guest: Edeon Vails (https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/242793) Eorzea Collection: Here (https://ffxiv.eorzeacollection.com/) Episode Bloopers: Here (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Ifd-3pbLKu8) My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) Sound Credits: Windchimes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3oLjTB4gFk) My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)

Are you ready for dancing all night? Screaming over the music in order for your friends to hear you? Wild parties that no one remembers? No? Well I guess you can settle in, get cozy, and listen to this episode of Coffee & Carbuncles instead. Today I am joined by the famous, sometimes infamous, internet DJ  @djpotate8806  as we discuss what it is like being a DJ in Final Fantasy XIV. We will also talk about the FFXIV club scene, misconceptions, and why you should visit a nightclub in FFXIV. 00:00 Introduction 02:03 Interview part 1 20:42 Interlude 20:53 Interview Part 2 01:05:40 Closing Thoughts Featured Guest: DJ Potate (https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/37241799/) DJ Potate's Linktree: Here (https://linktr.ee/dj_potate) Crio Bru: Here (https://criobru.com/) Cafe de Anatolia: Here (https://www.youtube.com/@CafeDeAnatolia) My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) Sound Credits: Windchimes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3oLjTB4gFk) My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)

Hello friend. You look lovely today. One could say you look camera ready, in fact. At least I hope you are. Becuse today I am joined by the wonderful  @LeonAquitaine  as he talks about his photography, his creative process, his wonderful tutorials for those wanting to get better at taking and editing screenshots, and even some philosophy. This is the second episode in a series of episodes about things to do between content and more importantly between expansions! 00:00 Introduction 01:32 Interview part 1 30:53 Interlude 31:03 The Chopstick Incident 32:55 Interview Part 2 01:41:19 Closing Thoughts Featured Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leon Aquitanie (https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/32890895) Sights of Eorzea: Website (https://www.sightsofeorzea.com/scene) Edited vs Unedited Photo example: Here (https://twitter.com/coffeecarbuncle/status/1751703945758511432) My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) Sound Credits: Windchimes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3oLjTB4gFk) My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)

Hello friend. Have you been keeping yourself busy between expansions? Today I am joined by the famous Deep Dungeon raider  @Angelusdemonus  .Don't know what Deep Dungeons are? Intimidated by Deep Dungeons? Well hopefully this episode will help. If you are someone who loves Deep Dungeons then we think you'll enjoy this too. This will be the first in a series of episodes about things to do between content and more importantly between expansions! 00:00 Introduction 02:18 Interview part 1 29:28 Interlude 29:36 Interview Part 2 01:29:07 Closing Thoughts Featured Guest: Angelus Demonus (https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/1551295/) Angelus' Linktree: Here (https://linktr.ee/angelusdemonus) My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) Sound Credits: Windchimes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3oLjTB4gFk) My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)

Hello once again my friend and welcome to a very artsy episode of Coffee & Carbuncles. Today I am joined by the wonderful artist  @fwosh  as we discuss the relaxing and fun art parties that take place within Final Fantasy XIV. Don't know what an art party is? Don't do art and think it isn't the place for you? Just a fan of Fwosh's art? Regardless of which of those you nodded you head too why don't you grab a warm drink and enjoy this interview! The interlude music for this episode was provided by  @Spaceroast  from his mix Vana’diel & Chill Vol .1 . 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Interview part 1 12:47 Vana’diel & Chill by Spaceroast 12:58 Interview Part 2 49:45 Closing Thoughts Featured Guest: Fwosh Chan (https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/26599473) Fwosh's Card: here (https://lofilounge.carrd.co/) Art Party Website: Here (https://ffxivartparties.wixsite.com/ffxivartparties) Art Party Tracker on X: Here (https://twitter.com/ArtPartiesFFXIV) My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) Sound Credits: Windchimes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3oLjTB4gFk) My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)

Hello dear friend and welcome to season 2, Coffee & Carbuncles. Today I am joined by the wonderful  @FruitySnacks  as we discuss fishing in Final Fantasy XIV and hear about his amazing project The Eorzean Aquarium. The interlude music for this episode was provided by  @Spaceroast from his mix Vana’diel & Chill Vol .1 . 00:00 Introduction 02:44 Interview part 1 44:22 Vana’diel & Chill by Spaceroast 44:32 Interview Part 2 01:48:36 Closing Thoughts Featured Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fisher fruity (https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/12300440/) The Eorzean Aquarium: here (https://eorzeanmuseumnetwork.crd.co/) Referenced Lunarcon Video: here (https://youtu.be/kr60sS1uXog?si=4I52jAPfGl5Yjopp) Eorzean Pride 2024: here (https://eorzean.fish/Pride2024) My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) Sound Credits: Windchimes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3oLjTB4gFk) My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art)