MMORPG Columns
The Eorzea Prospect
In this weekly column, Jatobi takes a look at the world of FFXIV and the many things going on in the endless adventure.
FFXIV roleplayers put characters on display through the free site-building service given a lack of in-game resources and in lieu of third-party mods.
High-tier raiding is the centerpiece of FFXIV endgame; despite its reputation, it can be fun when all the pieces come together.
Recommending FFXIV's free trial is a meme now for good reason.
Victoria camped for a FFXIV house, a tricky goal in the MMORPG. About a month and a half later, she reflects on the process and achievement.
Final Fantasy 14 - Bozja and Resistance Weapons Requirements Clarified by Director, Development Team
Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida addressed current 5.45 Resistance Weapons concerns, including a one-time required step, and 5.5x Bozja updates in the most recent Letter from the Producer Live.
The FFXIV playerbase hasn't been told of an announcement of this size and hype in a while -- so is an expansion coming, or what?
While Final Fantasy XIV is an MMORPG, it's still a Final Fantasy game, and there are very few Final Fantasy titles without a Limit Break in some shape or form. In the case of FFXIV, they've opted for a unique system: a shared, party-wide bar that only appears in multiplayer instances, such as Dungeons.
For the most part, Final Fantasy XIV has put out increasingly fascinating storylines to chase, especially after the initial content of A Realm Reborn. The raids especially tell stories that enhance the world of the game and are, frankly, excuses for some pretty cool fights. How does the latest one from Square Enix hold up, though?
FFXIV's latest, dubbed "Futures Rewritten," gives fans plenty of time with characters both beloved and belovingly dreaded.
Shadowbringers insists on the good will of humanity to move its stories forward. Elsewhere, FFXIV's realistic cruelty is often more interesting
With FFXIV's Free Trial injecting sprouts into the MMORPG, Victoria felt it was a good time to create a basics guide to help those sprouts get their bearings in Eorzea.
On the heels of one of FFXIV's most praised content drops, we talked to its director about lore crafting, craft-crafting, mahjong, and plenty more.
Yes, Victoria managed to snag a Free Company plot. No, it's not fair, nor straightforward -- and it shows how not all FFXIV players are built equal.
Looking for a calmer way to expend her post-battle days, Victoria has chopped into her new life as a gatherer.
Victoria had minimal experience with MMORPGs and is normally adverse to RPGs, but Final Fantasy 14 finally hit the spot.