Final Fantasy XIV News

PvP Series 7 – Running from Patch 7.1 to Patch 7.2 – Link

Crystalline Conflict – Season 12 Live – Link

Mister Foxclon’s Neighborhood “Global Housing Tour” – Premieres on YouTube Live Friday, December 20th at 3AM PT – Link

Final Fantasy XIV Mobile Announcement – Link

Patch 7.11 – Released 11/26 – Link

Free Company News and Social Events

FC Buff Rotation (Beginning 7/30) – Based on voting results, a new FC buff schedule will be in rotation for the FC. The current schedule is included here, and also included in the FC Announcements on the Discord server.

Saturday Map Runs – With the release of Dawntrail, this event is recurring every Saturday as of 5PM ET. Refer here for the link to the Discord server and the direct invitation through Sesh: Link

Monday “Old Content & Primal Learning” Events – Every Monday, event for running old content and learning Primal fights will be held. Please refer to the Discord server link here for all of our signups, which will include these events: Link

Tuesday 24-Man Event – For our recurring 24-Man event, scheduled at 9PM ET, please refer to the Discord server link here for this specific signup (rotation will include current raids, old content, maps, special runs, etc.): Link

Friday Dawntrail FATE Farm – With Dawntrail, new Shared FATES are available to complete for the major zones. Celestia currently is running a weekly fate, occurring every Friday around 8PM ET. Please signup via Discord and under our “all signups” channel when the next event is posted: Link

Holiday Home Parade – This event is for a tour of many FC members’ homes as they decorate and participate in the Holiday season! The tour will be held on December 21st at 2PM ET. Votes for best decorated home will be held from then until the Christmas party, and prizes will be awarded to those with highest votes for best decorated Houses and Apartments. Details on the submission, voting, and prizes is in our Announcements channel here: Link And please refer to the signup on Discord here!: Link

Celestia’s Christmas Party – Our annual Christmas party is scheduled for Saturday, December 28th at 9PM ET. Gifts will be given to our FC members, and a game of Human Darts will be available to play (and a chance for our best performing members to win prizes!). Please refer to the signup in Discord here!: Link

Beyond the Light Interview

What is your in-game character’s name?: Alaric Seraphis

What race are you currently in-game?: Hyur

What drew you into your current choice of race?: I wanted my WoL to resemble myself — my character is me if I were a FF character.

When did you first start playing FFXIV?: Jan 2019

What drew you to pick up and play FFXIV?:

Beyond FFXI, I was unaware of an MMORPG FF game until an unlikely friend of mine informed me. Being a huge fan of the series, I jumped into it immediately.

How far have you gotten into the MSQ (Main Story Questline) of FFXIV?: Stormblood. I’d say I’m about halfway through.

What was your first (job? class? role?) when you started?: Thaumaturge! And I remain a Black Mage.

What motivated you to pick that first (job? class? role?): Long time fan of the series, I’ve played every FF title. I guess you could say it’s my favorite job. Alongside Dark Knight.

To date, what favorite jobs/roles/classes do you have?: Black Mage and Dark Knight.

What kind of content do you enjoy?: MSQ, Savage Raids, Duty Content, Side Quests, Collectible Gathering

What would you say is your favorite content type from FFXIV? And why?: I’m trying to get through the MSQ to catch up. But I refuse to progress without doing all side quests. But I really do enjoy queuing up with my FC in a raid or dungeon.

What is one thing you like about FFXIV that distinguishes them from other MMOs?:

The community here is better than other MMOs. I actually feel like we’re an in-game family here.

If you could make at least 1 change to FFXIV based on personal preference, what would you pick and why?:

Honestly, I’m not sure…

What is your most memorable/favorite moment in FFXIV?:

I was in the FC for like a year before I started interacting with everyone. Queuing up to run roulettes and dungeons with the FC is by far my favorite experience outside of the story itself.

When did you join Celestia?: Jan 2022

What drew you to join Celestia?: Not being part of an FC, I had many FC invites. But the FC I joined prior seemed to be an FC full of kids. Which is fine, but…I’m a grown man. So I left that one and just happened to stumble upon Celestia. The history with FFXI and the charter got my attention.

What do you like about Celestia as a Free Company?: We have an awesome community here! People from all walks of life. Fans of the series from the very beginning and newcomers to the series. We’re from all over the US and we don’t let petty shit get between us. We’re all here for the experience and it’s great.

What is your favorite weekly event to participate in with Celestia?: I don’t have a favorite. I’ve participated in a few…but what’s awesome is that we have these events constantly going on. Maybe it’s not my thing today, but maybe it’s exactly what I’m trying to do tomorrow.

Thank you to our monthly newsletter participant for a wonderful interview! 🙂

Call 2 Interview (For Beyond the Light)!

We currently are in need of more FC members willing to participate in our Beyond the Light interview!

If you do wish to participate, and have any questions, or if you are not certain if you have already participated, please message me directly on Discord under Scarlette Valanorr.

The link to the interview form is here, as well as hosted under our Discord server > #announcements channel!

Important: There is a new interview form open to ALL members, whether a Google Account is used or not. Pictures are optional, and those selected to be interviewed for newsletter will be followed up with for possible pictures.

Form Link: Link

Announcement of New Members!

Please refer here for our newly joined members, and be sure to welcome them in game!

New Members

Ginger Marlowe

Elagorn Parsemontret

Solario Allere

Arayah Arelys

Auriella Arelys

Adule Flare

Galidrael Forsworn

Ensis Albens

Elamar Tanthul

Returning Members

Vergil Orlasrach

Heart Seeker

Franky Syre (formerly Disco Destructo)

Flounder Liresh (formerly Si’er Verralia)

Final Fantasy XIV News

PvP Series 6 – Running from Patch 7.0 to Patch 7.1: Link

Live Letter LXXXIII – Scheduled for September 28th: Link

Responding to Feedback on Player Character Models (Following Patch 7.0): Link

Free Company News and Social Events

FC Buff Rotation (Beginning 7/30) – Based on voting results, a new FC buff schedule will be in rotation for the FC. The current schedule is included here, and also included in the FC Announcements on the Discord server.

Celestia Dawntrail FATE Farm (Weekly, Beginning 8/9) – FC members will have opportunity to participate in FATE runs across all of Dawntrail’s zones to level jobs, farm Bicolor Gemstones, and complete Shared FATE progress. Requirement is a Level 90 combat job. Refer here for the link to the Discord server and the direct invitation through Sesh: Link

Lalaball III (Winners) – On 8/17 our third Lalaball event was held. Listed are the winners of the event. Congratulations to our winners!

1st Place – Faey Baali & Gwyn Cinder’sol

2nd Place – Karah Thrace and Dr-victor Vondoom-esq

3rd Place – Lucie Purr and Simera Yeep

Honorable Mentions (To the Lalaballs) – Simera Yeep, Brownie Bites, and Sadie Hara

Saturday Map Runs – With the release of Dawntrail, this recurring event has returned as of August 3rd at 5PM ET, and is recurring every Saturday at same time. Refer here for the link to the Discord server and the direct invitation through Sesh: Link

Monday “Old Content & Primal Learning” Events – Every Monday, event for running old content and learning Primal fights will be held. Please refer to the Discord server link here for all of our signups, which will include these events: Link

Tuesday Rotation – Tuesday will now a rotating event, which will be held at 6PM PT/9PM ET until Patch 7.1. Please refer to the Discord server link here for this specific signup (rotation will include current raids, old content, maps, special runs, etc.): Link

Shark Week Returns! – Please reference the Discord post here for information on our upcoming Shark Week event, scheduled to begin on Thursday, 9/26 thru to Wednesday, 10/2: Link

Murder Mystery Redux – Please keep an eye out for the return of our murder mystery event via the Discord server and under our signups channel: Link

Halloween Event – Please keep an eye out for our annual Halloween event via the Discord server and under our signups channel: Link

Beyond the Light Interview

What is your in-game character’s name?: Majestic Eagle

What race are you currently in-game?: Miqo’te

What drew you into your current choice of race?: I have had the chance to try out the many different races, and I find that the Miqo’te is the nice in between of everything. It’s not too small, so I can actually see whats going on around me, and not too big that it takes up my entire screen. They are also the cutest with their tails, and have amazing hairstyles to choose from and the ability to wear any hat in the game if I want.

When did you first start playing FFXIV?: July 2014

What drew you to pick up and play FFXIV?:

I was playing the original Destiny and a friend of mine from there convinced me to come over and try out Final Fantasy.

How far have you gotten into the MSQ (Main Story Questline) of FFXIV?: End of Dawntrail MSQ

What was your first (job? class? role?) when you started?: Thaumaturge

What motivated you to pick that first (job? class? role?): I picked up that class not knowing anything of the game. I didn’t take any time to research what any class did. I just wanted to play the game with friends.

To date, what favorite jobs/roles/classes do you have?: Summoner, Warrior, and White Mage

What kind of content do you enjoy?: Crafting and/or Gathering, Duty Content, Side Quests, Collectible Gathering

What would you say is your favorite content type from FFXIV? And why?: I love to do crafting and gathering the most. When I returned to the game after a 4 year break, someone from Celestia was kind enough to make me a set of gear for my first class to 90, and that was the thing that got me going into crafting and gathering the most. I now spend time making gear and everything for everyone that I can.

What is one thing you like about FFXIV that distinguishes them from other MMOs?:

I really like the fact that I don’t have to change characters every time I want to play a different job. I also believe that the team that makes Final Fantasy are some of the best story tellers in the business. Their art teams come up with amazing designs and are always trying to challenge themselves to make it even better. The music in this game is amazing. Almost any zone I go to, I could spend hours just sitting there listening to it.

If you could make at least 1 change to FFXIV based on personal preference, what would you pick and why?:

Why in the heck do we not have a Tackle Box??? Its been 6 expansions so far and the people have been yelling for it from the shores of La Noscea all the way to the Sea of Stars.

What is your most memorable/favorite moment in FFXIV?:

My most favorite moment was when I was progressing through the Final Coils of Bahamut, and was fighting Bahamut himself. That fight was amazing. My heart was always racing, the music fit that fight perfectly, and when Bahumut did Gigaflare, it was the first time that I felt like the world could really end with such an existential threat. Then the chaos of add phase, having to dodge divebombs from all angles of the arena, trying to stay alive to take care of the minions, and then finally to reach the final phase and take Ahk Morn like a boss.

When did you join Celestia?: August 2023

What drew you to join Celestia?: When I returned to the game, I returned to a Free Company that had died. The only one left in the FC was the leader and his alts. I tried to go find some friends that I had played with previously to find that they aren’t really active anymore outside of major patches. They, though, recommended me to check out Celestia and the rest is history.

What do you like about Celestia as a Free Company?: I like the fact that we are a full service Free Company. We have groups that like to do almost any content in the game at most any part of the day. I love that we have a dedicated group of artisans willing to help everyone out in making everyone their gear, food, potions, and most importantly, housing items, so that they can be as unique as they can be. I also love that help is just a shout away in chat. It doesn’t matter what the content is, they just love doing all types of content.

What is your favorite weekly event to participate in with Celestia?: I am going to be biased on this one because I am the leader of it, but my favorite activity is Raid Night, where we go and fight the bosses in the current raid tier or alliance raid. Those instances have always been some of my most favorite activities to do on a daily or weekly basis.

Thank you to our monthly newsletter participant for a wonderful interview! 🙂

Call 2 Interview (For Beyond the Light)!

We currently are in need of more FC members willing to participate in our Beyond the Light interview!

If you do wish to participate, and have any questions, or if you are not certain if you have already participated, please message me directly on Discord under Scarlette Valanorr.

The link to the interview form is here, as well as hosted under our Discord server > #announcements channel!

Important: There is a new interview form open to ALL members, whether a Google Account is used or not. Pictures are optional, and those selected to be interviewed for newsletter will be followed up with for possible pictures.

Form Link: Link

Announcement of New Members!

The FC welcomed a large number of new and returning members for August. Please refer here for our newly joined members, and be sure to welcome them in game!

New Members

Jinjo Kokonos

Koharu Ajisai

Aleysia Skyfire

Etienne Shauphaux

Boiled Cabbage

Ds Smurfette

Nadia Starr

Orianna Reveck

Alexander Wyndveil

Bucatini Marinara

Velana Redleaf

Aria Calypso

Twitch Fenstock

Modara Uchiha

Koria Katmora

Returning Members

Len Lee

Eryssea Val’kyrie

Redh Leonhart

Tazanteous Masamune

Final Fantasy XIV News

Final Fantasy XIV – Optional Items Update on Mogstation (Beginning July 28th): Link

Final Fantasy XIV – Free Fantasia per Graphical Update and Dawntrail Release: Refer to the location of this Free Fantasia in the Free Company News and Social Events section

Final Fantasy XIV Fan Kit (Updated for Dawntrail): Link

Final Fantasy XIV x Twitch Promotion (Stream Content for 6 Hours Max for Rewards – Ends July 29th): Link

TourTural – Tural Promotional Website (Will Update Periodically with new content for Tural): Link

PvP Series 6 – Running from Patch 7.0 to Patch 7.1: Link

Upcoming Job Adjustments (Scheduled for Patch 7.01 and 7.05): Link

Granting of Free Time per Early Access Issues: Link

Followup for Visa Debit Card Transactions Issue circa May 2024: Link

Maintenance (All Worlds, Mogstation, Companion App – July 15th 11PM to July 16th 3AM PT)

Automatic Demolition (Suspended June 29th, Recommended July 10th): Link

Free Company News and Social Events

Teleporting Cost Reduction – Temporarily paused during first month of Dawntrail release; instead it will be supplemented by other buffs intended to optimize other gains in-game (such as Battle EXP, Crafting EXP, Gathering EXP, etc.). A future announcement will be made once teleporting costs have been reduced again.

BLU Leveling & Malediction of Water Acquisition – Please join in for leveling your Blue Mage or acquiring the Malediction of Water spell or to help out your fellow FC members with either. Please note that this is also to help members be eligible to participate in the upcoming Lalaball event referenced below. Refer here for the link to the Discord server and the direct invitation through Sesh: Link

Lalaball III – The third annual Lalaball event will be held on August 17th beginning at 800 PM ET. Please note that this event requires the Malediction of Water skill on Blue Mage, which can be leveled to Lv70 to then acquire said skill. Those needing either can participate via the scheduled event above. Refer here for the link to the Discord server and the direct invitation through Sesh: Link

Saturday Map Runs – With the release of Dawntrail, this recurring event will return on August 3rd at 5PM ET. Refer here for the link to the Discord server and the direct invitation through Sesh: Link

Monday “Old Content & Primal Learning” Events – Every Monday, event for running old content and learning Primal fights will be held. Please refer to the Discord server link here for all of our signups, which will include these events: Link

The Arcadion Raid Events – There are two raid events for the latest FFXIV raid, The Arcadion. Both are scheduled for July 16th, with the first at 8PM ET and the second at 9PM ET. Refer here for the link to the Discord server and the direct invitation through Sesh: Link to 8PM ET and Link to 9PM ET

Tuesday Raids – In correlation with the Arcadion Raid events, Tuesday raids will be held at 8PM, 9PM, 10PM ET. Please refer to the Discord server link here for all of our signups, which will include these raids: Link

Location of Various Quests (Free Fantasia, Role Quest, New Job Quests, Deliveries, Stone/Sky/Sea) – Refer to the FC Announcements channel and this specific announcement made on 6/28: Link

Avoiding Spoilers through Voice Channels – Refer to the FC Announcements channel and this specific announcement made on 6/29: Link

Request for Materials/Collectibles for Artisan Savage Gear Crafting (Expected with Patch 7.05) – Refer to the FC Announcements channel and this specific announcement made on 7/1: Link

Murder Mystery Redux – Please keep an eye out for the return of our murder mystery event via the Discord server and under our signups channel: Link

Beyond the Light Interview

What is your in-game character’s name?: Mili Asaru

What race are you currently in-game?: Hyur

What drew you into your current choice of race?: I usually make two decisions when choosing my race, the first one is I try to create my avatar as closely to myself as possible, I know online your imagination can run wild, but I still like to keep my likeness as close as possible adding a few cool things here and there. My second decision is based purely on ascetics, I want my avatar to be able to use a mount without it looking like im so heavy ill kill it lol. Other than those two decision choices i generally keep the same focus across all games.

When did you first start playing FFXIV?: January 2014

What drew you to pick up and play FFXIV?:

I have always been a final fantasy fan since I picked up and for years couldn’t put down FF7 the original. After that I got into FF11 online and played that from launch till 14 was released then re-released lol. I did take a break around 2017 till a few weeks ago but I’m glad to be back where my heart is.

How far have you gotten into the MSQ (Main Story Questline) of FFXIV?: Post Shadowbringers

What was your first (job? class? role?) when you started?: BLM

What motivated you to pick that first (job? class? role?): I may try to make my character as close to my resemblance as possible but when I’m online in a fantasy world I will forever be a magician. I chose BLM because of the magic damage they can cause, being able to support my party with devastating spells to help clear groups of enemies faster (and maybe look a little badass doing it :P) is simply satisfying.

To date, what favorite jobs/roles/classes do you have?: Since I’ve returned, I have leveled reaper to 90 and machinist to 81, I have every intention of leveling my BLM also and using him as my main.

What kind of content do you enjoy?: MSQ, PvP, Crafting and/or Gathering, Duty Content, Glamour Collecting, Casual Content, Collectible Gathering

What would you say is your favorite content type from FFXIV? And why?: If I’m playing with friends, I will enjoy doing anything, when I play solo, I take turns doing some missions then fishing and adding in a little triple triad.

What is one thing you like about FFXIV that distinguishes them from other MMOs?:

Simple answer for me would be the universe the franchise sits in. Final fantasy has always had a special place in my heart for me. It was the very first game I was given as a gift after being adopted so it holds more meaning for me than any other game ever will. I do enjoy a few other online games, but none have the same meaning to me.

If you could make at least 1 change to FFXIV based on personal preference, what would you pick and why?:

Just one (lol) hmmmm, I’d have to say my biggest issue is with storage space. I feel like a game that’s been out for this long there should be something implemented that allows players to increase bag size or have other storage options that don’t require you to purchase a retainer for a monthly fee.

What is your most memorable/favorite moment in FFXIV?:

Back in 2014 I went with my old FC to the first fan fest where we all got to meet each other IRL, that was an amazing experience.

When did you join Celestia?: January 2024

What drew you to join Celestia?: A IRL friend when I returned to the game gave me the info for the FC, I believe he looked up the FC and spoke to one of the leaders before telling me about it.

What do you like about Celestia as a Free Company?: Everyone here has been super friendly and helpful. Honestly that’s probably an understatement, the willingness of so many people to always offer help has been amazing and I’m grateful to be a part of such an incredible group of people.

What is your favorite weekly event to participate in with Celestia?: I have not participated in any (yet) I just got a level 90 and am working on main story.

Thank you to our monthly newsletter participant for a wonderful interview! 🙂

Call 2 Interview (For Beyond the Light)!

We currently are in need of more FC members willing to participate in our Beyond the Light interview!

If you do wish to participate, and have any questions, or if you are not certain if you have already participated, please message me directly on Discord under Scarlette Valanorr.

The link to the interview form is here, as well as hosted under our Discord server > #announcements channel!

Important: There is a new interview form open to ALL members, whether a Google Account is used or not. Pictures are optional, and those selected to be interviewed for newsletter will be followed up with for possible pictures.

Form Link: Link

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Final Fantasy XIV News

FFXIV Dawntrail Benchmark – Available Now!: Link

(Be sure to also share your results with the FC for fun on the FC Discord server via direct link here!: Link)

Yo-Kai Watch! Event Continues (04/24/2024 to 06/25/2024): Link

Moogle Treasure Trove – The Second Hunt for Genesis (05/14/2024 – 06/24/2024)

Make It Rain! Campaign (05/15/2024 – 05/31/2024)

Letter from the Producer (Live Letter LXXXI) – Scheduled for 05/16/2024

Dragon Quest X Collaboration Returns (06/05/2024 – 06/20/2024)

Letter from the Producer (Live Letter LXXXII) – Scheduled for 06/14/2024

48 Hour Maintenance for Dawntrail Early Access (06/26/2024 – 06/28/2024)

FFXIV Dawntrail Early Access (06/28/2024 – 07/01/2024)

FFXIV Dawntrail Official Release (Begins 07/02/2024)

Free Company News and Social Events

Note: With the FC Murder Mystery event having unfolded on Saturday, May 4th, I am going to give it its own column to detail some of the major beats that unfolded (refer to the right column of the newsletter for details!!!).

FC Open Meeting (For Letter from the Producer, Live Letter LXXXI)

Join us for the next scheduled FC open meeting to discuss “The Big One (LL)” on 05/18/2024!

FC Open Meeting (For Letter from the Producer, Live Letter LXXXII)

The last Live Letter before Dawntrail’s launch will have our FC open meeting scheduled on 06/16/2024!

FC Housing Spotlight Extravaganza!

On Sunday, May 26th, a tour of many of our FC members’ estates will be conducted to take in the elaborate and ornate designs and decor that our members have engaged themselves in! Signup is on the Discord here.

FC Room Decoration Event!

Separate from the FC Housing Spotlight Extravaganza, on Friday, June 7th, we will engage in a contest to rate the best FC room as decorated and designed! Signup is on the Discord here. Please make sure you submit your entry before then!

Murder Mystery Redux

The next iteration of the Murder Mystery is scheduled to return this coming November! Be sure to look for a signup on the Discord as we get closer to November! Announcement in Discord has been made, and further announcement will follow later in the year! The Newsletter will also remind readers of it as it comes up!

Free Company News and Social Events (Continued)

FC Murder Mystery Event

On Saturday, May 4th, we had our FC Murder Mystery event unfold! Refer to the Discord link here OR read the summation of this elaborate event below, including screenshots of the event as it unfolded!

At a mere house, no larger than the grand estates that countless Warriors of Light can afford in such a thriving economy, within the Empyreum ward, a mystery of murder dares to unfold.

For decades, Ms Harliqyn Mave has built a business empire in Empyreum, selling Goth-themed clothing to dilettante young Ishgardians with too much money and too little money-sense. Now in her twilight years, she summons her three children home to her estate to discuss their inheritance.

Yet as the final moments of the discussions come upon those gathered, so too does the final moments of Harliqyn’s life come upon her.

Among the morbid presence of the freshly dead deliverer of dreary dark fashion stands many suspects.

The eldest daughter, Simera.

The middle daughter, Z’attania.

The youngest daughter, Karah.

The butler towards Ms Harliqyn, Elhana.

And the maid towards Ms Harliqyn, Ivy.

As various purveyors of private preponderance of detecting and detail come to the murder scene and question those involved, it is apparent that it is not such an open-and-shut case.

Means, motive, and opportunity are sifted through by our participants, and the answers are questioned, just as the questions are answered.

The family is questioned, the staff sweated, and considerations are made for what is obvious, or what is not-so-obvious, for what happened.

Soon, things began to come together and it was determined that there was one who was particularly at fault.

Motive was established when Karah, one of Ms Harliqyn’s daughters, confessed to a love for the maid, Ivy. However, this relationship was not approved of by Ms Harliqyn.

Means was established when a series of flowers, resembling those that used to be picked by Karah with her late mother, were freshly picked and set at the table for Ms Harliqyn to admire. It was determined that Harli was deathly allergic to these flowers, and Karah set them on purpose to strike the killing blow while leaving her hands clean.

And the opportunity came that evening when the whole family was gathered, allowing for exchanges of suspicion yet nothing definitive without careful review.

With the conclusion of this event, we honor our winning collaborators:

1st Place : Sky Rendwyrm / Coconu Coco / Tall Drink O’Water

2nd Place : Caedum Imperiorum / Anchor Rei

3rd Place : Junno Highwind / Lyone Delsol / Kitykat Meow

In closing, please give thanks to our FC members acting their roles for this Murder Mystery event, and to all of our participants for taking part!

Beyond the Light Interview

What is your in-game character’s name?: Lyone Delsol

What race are you currently in-game?: Au Ra

What drew you into your current choice of race?: My wife (Leilia Fae) switch to an Au’Ra and after some discussion with a friend during Shadowbringers mentioned he saw me more as an Au’Ra than an Elezen. At the time I had been Elezen the whole time and Elvaan back in FFXI. After thinking about it for a while I decided I liked the aesthetics of Au’Ra, they were a little more muscular and it’s dragon like features appealed to me.

When did you first start playing FFXIV?: November 2013

What drew you to pick up and play FFXIV?:

I had played FFXI since it came out and have always been a FF fanboy, with FFIII(SNES)/FFVI being my first and favorite intro into the series. I had just gotten back from a deployment with 0 current subscriptions to any MMOs so it seems like the logical choice for me.

How far have you gotten into the MSQ (Main Story Questline) of FFXIV?: I am currently up to date and waiting for patches/expansions.

What was your first (job? class? role?) when you started?: I originally started out with Lancer/Dragoon but started leveling Gladiator/Paladin virtually at the same time.

What motivated you to pick that first (job? class? role?): Dragoon and Paladin were my favorite/main jobs in FFXI. I also really like their aesthetics.

To date, what favorite jobs/roles/classes do you have?: Pld/tank, Drg/melee dps, Mch/rng dps, Rdm/magic dps, and Whm/healer … I guess … I am a pretty terrible healer ^^;

What kind of content do you enjoy?: MSQ, PvP, Duty Content, Side Quests, Glamour Collecting, Casual Content, Collectible getting, Other (Housing, Island Content, Orchestrion Scroll Gathering, Deep Dungeons)

What would you say is your favorite content type from FFXIV? And why?: MSQ is what I think this game does best but I enjoy Frontlines and Deep Dungeons (Solo and Party)

What is one thing you like about FFXIV that distinguishes them from other MMOs?:

I think Deep Dungeons is one thing no other MMO I have played has anything comparable to.

If you could make at least 1 change to FFXIV based on personal preference, what would you pick and why?:

I think something that would be interesting is if FC’s could own or have entire instanced housing wards, this is a wild idea and would be a crazy endeavor but to have a FC house surrounded by FC member’s houses I think would be a cool idea.

What is your most memorable/favorite moment in FFXIV?:

In game story wise, I enjoyed the sad story (dark story) of Edda and how they tied it together with multiple dungeons (Tam-Tara Deepcroft) and the first deep dungeon (Palace of the Dead). Personal moment is when Leilia Fae (wife), Sage Lion (son), and I cleared Palace of the Dead for the first time.

When did you join Celestia?: December 2023

What drew you to join Celestia?: I was looking for a more active and social environment so that I could enjoy my time in game more.

What do you like about Celestia as a Free Company?: Well, I definitely appreciate how organized and structured the FC is. There is a place for everyone in the FC regardless of what part of the game you enjoy most.

What is your favorite weekly event to participate in with Celestia?: I have yet to have the opportunity to participate in one yet, but I look forward to the first time I get to.

Thank you to our monthly newsletter participant for a wonderful interview! 🙂

Call 2 Interview (For Beyond the Light)!

We currently are in need of more FC members willing to participate in our Beyond the Light interview!

The link to the interview form is here, as well as hosted under our Discord server > #announcements channel!

Important: There is a new interview form open to ALL members, whether a Google Account is used or not. Pictures are optional, and those selected to be interviewed for newsletter will be followed up with for possible pictures.

Form Link: Link

Z’attania Tsu’s “House Tours” – Temporary Pause

Z’attania Tsu will be temporarily pausing her House Tours coverage! For those who have enjoyed reading those sections, I do apologize for the absence of it. However, please look forward to the return of it soon! And thank you kindly for your patience and understanding!

Final Fantasy XIV News

FFXIV x FFXV Crossover Event (Runs from 2/28/2024 to 3/13/2024): Link

DDoS Attack & Network Technical Difficulties – General Notice (Event Occurring on 3/2/2024 from 208AM to 225AM PST): Link

FFXIV Patch 6.58 (Scheduled for 3/19/2024): Link

Crystalline Conflict – Season 10 (Ends 3/19/2024, with announcement of final results same-day): Link

Little Ladies’ Day & Hatching-Tide (Double Event, Runs from 3/14/2024 to 4/1/2024): Link

FFXIV Release on Xbox Series X/S – Includes FFXIV Starter Edition Availability in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (Releases 3/21/2024): Link*

*Note that the Starter Edition perk for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will be available from 3/21/2024 to 4/19/2024

PAX East 2024 – Live Broadcast Panel featuring Yoshi-P (Scheduled 3/21/2024 to 3/24/2024): Link

10th Anniversary Celebration “Wrapup” with The 9th 14-Hour Broadcast Event (Scheduled for 4/12/2024 8PM PDT): Link

Free Company News and Social Events

Changes to the Discord FC Server

In February, the Discord FC server was adjusted with a new layout for numerous channels, as well as the incorporation of new bots & features to modernize things. For details on what has changed, please refer to the Discord Server direct link here.

Crafting Requests – Update

One significant change was also rolled out for the Crafting Requests channel. Refer to the Discord server for the announcement via link here.

Regarding Botting

An FC member was found suspected of botting, and found as guilty before being removed from the FC. This is a reminder that botting is against the FFXIV ToS (Terms of Service). It is also against the Free Company’s Charter as posted on the Celestia website. Refer here for the link to the charter, and refer to the Discord server via link here for additional details.

Beyond the Light Interview

What is your in-game character’s name?: Luna Kadashi

What race are you currently in-game?: Miqo’te

What drew you into your current choice of race?: I like catgirls in general and thought keepers of the moon looked better than seekers of the sun (mostly due to the eyes and the color of their “paint” on the face which goes better with my hair color), so here I am. Nya.

When did you first start playing FFXIV?: January 2021

What drew you to pick up and play FFXIV?:

I’m a completionist and XIV is a MMO that feels like it wants to be completed (to a reasonable extent). I like that I can set myself a goal, reasonably plan out what the end route to that goal is, know what the exact steps and the rough time to complete those goals are, and go do it and get my reward.

Very little content in XIV has a RNG loop associated with its reward. Fishing, MGP grinding (woo cactpot ^^), and dungeon/alliance raid glamour are the main things that come to mind. Everything else is deterministic and reasonable, or is able to be bought via gil if it’s a RNG grind item from side content like Eureka or V&C dungeons.

This is a huge breath of fresh air coming from most other MMOs that heavily gate things via RNG. I don’t get dopamine from getting a 1% drop rate mount that I’ve been grinding for months on 10 characters, I get a sense of relief that the RNG is over. I get personal satisfaction in crossing things off of my virtual checklist. This lets me engage in all aspects of the game which is probably part of why I’m more satisfied than some of the other regulars here.

There are other reasons too. I like that XIV keeps the player power curve pretty low throughout a patch and throughout an expansion. I like that ilevel sync and level sync exist and let most content be engaged with in a way that at least kind of resembles its intended form. I don’t play ARPGs (the closest I get is WoW and Monster Hunter) and don’t take particular joy in smashing things with the power of my grinded out math. I’d probably be happier if XIV didn’t have any gear curve at all but I understand its necessity as a difficulty curve lever, a way to let old content be soloed, and a sub retention mechanism.

I like the predictable patch formula and have fun in the Standard XIV Content. The game is an optimization puzzle about applying your job to a specific fight and I like that there is a reproducible, perfect way for a given job to play a given fight’s timeline for a given kill time. It speaks to the same part of my brain that likes Guitar Hero and Rock Band. I like that raids are progressed in discrete mechanic chunks where you pass a threshold and say “I have mastered this part of the raid” with clear visual and HP bar feedback that you did the Thing Correctly. It also helps that the raids are both 8 man (which lets me have a personal relationship with every other raider) and have a low grind commitment. No other raiding MMO matches both of those criteria.

I like the story and characters and world, and find the graphics and solo-character focus sufficient to get me invested into my character. My XIV character is my avatar in the world. My WoW characters or my GW2 characters are tools in my toolkit that I vary patch-to-patch depending on what’s good or not. I feel way more drawn to grind cosmetics and customize my XIV character due to this.

Also catgirls and lizard girls and bunny girls are pretty cute and the game has Namazu and Moogles, the objectively best non-player races.

How far have you gotten into the MSQ (Main Story Questline) of FFXIV?: I have completed all MSQ of FFXIV.

What was your first (job? class? role?) when you started?: Pugilist/Monk

What motivated you to pick that first (job? class? role?): I chose it because I really liked how it looked on YouTube videos, and the idea of positionals was very appealing to me (back then I did not know other melee jobs have them aswell).

To date, what favorite jobs/roles/classes do you have?: I have all classes to 90! I’m a completionist ^^

What kind of content do you enjoy?: Crafting and/or Gathering, Side Quests, Glamour Collecting, Other (RP Venues, I love home designing, and G posing (I make my Gil on those two things))

What would you say is your favorite content type from FFXIV? And why?: I love crafting and gathering i find it very relaxing, i love to RP venue hop around and do G pose commissions for players and design homes for them, i have been designing for 2 years and have friends in the FF14 HGTV community we hang in a large home that we share ideas and designs with each other. i love doing Eureka with my friend Ori Star she is super nice and sweet ^^

What is one thing you like about FFXIV that distinguishes them from other MMOs?:

In one word: Freedom

FFXIV gives you the freedom to play it however you like.

You can play on PC or PS, mouse and keyboard or controller.

Nearly every content is completely optional and you are not forced into certain parts of the game if you don’t want to.

You can play everything on one character and always just choose what you like the most.

It is totally fine to play the game for however many time you have. It is possible to spend only a few hours a week on the game or play it for 10 hours every day. You can sub and unsub whenever you want and everything will still be there. Nothing is gone forever.

The game is as social as you want it to be. You can enjoy the story in your own time with increasingly minimal interaction with other players or you can enjoy all the social aspects it offers.

FFXIV is like a giant all-you-can-eat buffet. Does not matter if you only like one type of food or try them all. Everyone can find joy in their own way. And I think that is the major advantage FFXIV has over many many other MMO.

If you could make at least 1 change to FFXIV based on personal preference, what would you pick and why?:

I love the game the way it is, but I would love the following things:

1.) Glamour Catalogue, just like WoW, if you get any appearance, it should be saved for your character without the need of holding the gear.

2.) Make extra retainers a one time purchase, not a subscription additive one.

3.) 8 man raids should be interconnected, instead of how each floor is queue-able now. Put some puzzles and such in it for first timers. But make sure they aren’t there after first solve if all players in party have done it.

4.) More trial fights, and by that, I don’t mean only primals. Where are the good old garlean/strong monsters/ascians trials? While not as impressive as the primals, they are still a fun thing to do. I’d definitely prefer the final MSQ dungeon’s boss to be a trial fight instead and hell, be made in an extreme version in 4.1, along with Shinryu EX (I know it’s the same person, but still, there is some potential lost and you know it).

As we are on primals, I’d also like to point out that even though Susano’o and Lakshmi were amazing primals, their last phase lacked punch. First phase was good, intermission was epic AF for both, I mean, who doesn’t love clashing swords with a massive samurai or feeling powerless against a massive sized goddess? And I don’t mean it in a pervy way! I wish their phase 3 would have been completely different instead of slightly altered patterns from their first phase, similarly to Sephirot. Goddamn that fight was flipping awesome. Shinryu is also another really good example of how a fight should start and finish, so epic.

5.) Give some special quirks to some jobs. Like Ninjas moving slightly faster, dragoons jumping slightly higher, maybe reduce stun duration on warriors, etc.

6.) Give us some less humanoid like races or more variety for the existing ones. Let us make a tall female au ra, or a younger, teen like elezen.

7.) Give us set bonuses, trinket abilities, heck, maybe a special relic weapon ability. Gear feels so boring at the moment, you get it only for the stats. In wow, it’s that and the proccs/bonuses synergies, bring some of that fun in FF XIV.

8.) As many others have said, emotes that require a confirmation from the other person to be performed, like a joint hug, etc.

These are the things that come off the top of my head.

What is your most memorable/favorite moment in FFXIV?:

So many highlights to choose from! You can have all of them ^^

The Ishgardian knights forming a wall against Vishaps flames to protect the final barrier.

The 1v1 with Raubahn.

The slow walk to Nidhogg before the Final Steps of Faith.

Saving your past self in A12.

In Dun Scathe, having a contest of strength with Diabolos.

Hien’s speech about tomorrow. (The night before the raid on Doma.)

Gosetsu’s last stand.

Before the battle with Myste in the Dark Knight story quest.

The final transition in Orbonne Monestary, where you feel Ultima’s rage and Ramza comes in clutch.

Honestly the entirety of O12, thematically awesome fight, but mainly cause Heartless is one of my favorite songs in the game.

Lyna’s speech after the Sineater raid on the Crystarium. (Same scene, but also Ardbert failing to save someone in his ethereal form.)

Thancred’s 1v1 with Ranjit.

Playing as Renda-Rae in the ShB roles quests, being down for the count as Ardbert and co. come flying in.

Urianger meeting Moonbryda’s parents.

“This is our future. Our story.”

“I take this is your pray? But why does it still live? Surely it is no match for you.”

“This is my moment! Our moment!”

When did you join Celestia?: January 2024 (Welcome!!!)

What drew you to join Celestia?: What drew me to Celestia was Ori Starshroud i meet her in Eureka BA runs a couple months now and she has been so sweet to me and have been friends ever since, we love to be in G poses together and talk home design ideas ♥

What do you like about Celestia as a Free Company?: So far i like the event sign ups, and how nice and professional the officers and high ups are, and how helpful the members are on anything you need ^^

What is your favorite weekly event to participate in with Celestia?: I have not participated in any weekly events atm

Thank you to our monthly newsletter participant for a wonderful interview! 🙂

Call 2 Interview (For Beyond the Light)!

We currently are in need of more FC members willing to participate in our Beyond the Light interview!

The link to the interview form is here, as well as hosted under our Discord server > #announcements channel!

Important: There is a new interview form open to ALL members, whether a Google Account is used or not. Pictures are optional, and those selected to be interviewed for newsletter will be followed up with for possible pictures.

Form Link: Link

Z’attania Tsu’s “House Tours” – Temporary Pause

Z’attania Tsu will be temporarily pausing her House Tours coverage! For those who have enjoyed reading those sections, I do apologize for the absence of it. However, please look forward to the return of it soon! And thank you kindly for your patience and understanding!