MuseCast XIV

In this episode, we look beyond the RP possibilities of the character creator to the non-playable races that inhabit Eorzea: the beast tribes. Hear about the lore, culture and society of the Kobolds, Amalj'aa, Sahagin, Ixal, and Sylphs, and hear perspectives from roleplayers who have chosen to inhabit a beast race character.

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The 2018 Final Fantasy Fan Festival in Las Vegas brought us momentous new game announcements, a myriad of entertaining activities, and best of all, the chance to meet many of our fellow Eorzeans in person. In this episode, we bring you six different interviews from more than a dozen roleplayers we met throughout the convention. Hear first hand about their characters, their stories, and why they love FFXIV RP.

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In this episode, we have the privilege to talk with theatrical visionary and long-time roleplayer Wanderer Sabaku, founder of A Stage Reborn. Join us as we discuss the relationship between theater and roleplay as creative media, ASR’s origin story as well as their recent expansions to Balmung and Gilgamesh, his thoughts on lore-bending, and how he still manages to relive the days of FFXI through RP stories.

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Wrapping up our series on the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, we rile up the discourse as we discuss Minfilia, her story, and all of her associated fandom controversy. We explore why exactly the leader of the Scions became the fans’ least favorite character, what unfortunate tropes and biases surround female characters (even “strong” ones), what makes a character truly valuable to a story, and how this demonstrates how roleplayers mig...

Welcome back, adventurers! The months of 2018 have seemingly vanished in a flash, and with them they take away MuseCast’s hiatus! Before we jump back into our usual discussion, we take some time to recap all that was going on when episode recording was not: the massive growth of RP communities on Gilgamesh and Lich; the Great Lockening, Unlockening, and Re-Lockening of Balmung; and content creators from A Stage Reborn to Maelstrom ...

For the second year in a row, we are proud to bring our listeners a very special year-end treat! MuseCast XIV hosts Emi and Remix Sakura perform an all-original, voice-acted audio play, in the roles of Nanamo ul Namo and Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn.

At the conclusion of the Level 50 Culinarian quest "Revenge of the Chefsbane," Lolorito has been thoroughly embarrassed in front of the Sultana and the Admiral both when his latest shady schem...

In the third and final part of the series, we squeeze all the Scions we can into one last jam-packed episode. Join us as we discuss Y’shtola’s unconventional education, the many professions of Tataru, Krile’s special talent for trolling, how Thancred never ages, why Papalymo’s a cranky old man, ship-teasing, and unresolved red herrings. We also recap our Extra Life fundraiser and the Trials of Bahamut real escape game.

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Last time we met with Ryssrael Klynbahrwyn of Gilgamesh, we helped him to begin his journey into the wondrous world of in-game roleplay. Now it’s time to follow up and recap the results! Join us as we compare the habits of the different server RP communities we’ve tried so far, point out what mature content you’re actually most likely to run into (hint: it’s not ERP), how both we and our characters change with experience, and the ...

The members of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn are some of the most familiar and important people in the Warrior of Light's life -- and there are so many of them to boot! In this episode, we get started down the list with the legendary founder of the Circle of Knowing, Louisoux; compare and contrast the wonder twins, Alphinaud and Alisaie; and find out what's behind that strange, quiet guy Urianger, and the part Moenbryda plays in ...

In this episode, we’re taking our listeners to school as we study up on the undisputed center of knowledge on Hydaelyn – the nation of Sharlayan. On the surface, it seems like an enlightened utopia of learned citizens in the tradition of the Ancient Greeks. However, in a society that values information and education above all else, what becomes of the uneducated working class – and how might the government control the information ...

Ever wondered how a roleplay-curious FFXIV player can actually get started, even with nothing more than an idea? In this episode, we’ll be breaking in Ryssrael Klynbahrwyn of Gilgamesh to the weird and wonderful world of RP. We sit down with Ryss and guide him, ELI5 style, through his first steps into serious character development, such as origins, family, personal values, and the in-character interaction options available both on ...

We continue our journey to the eastern lands of Hydaelyn introduced in Stormblood, diving in to the people and cultures of the Ruby Sea as well as the ever-popular Xaela Au Ra of the Azim Steppe. We also discuss why now more than ever, roleplayers should be aware of the concept of cultural appropriation, how to avoid it when creating original characters, and how to deal with the inevitable angry Internet discourse.

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Venture with us out of Eorzea, to the other end of Hydaelyn, and into a new world of roleplay possibilities — the Far East! What do these various regions have and not have in common? What sort of circumstances could bring someone from this region to Eorzea? We begin by covering Doma and Hingashi, including the cultural exchanges and tensions of Kugane, the effects of the Time Bubble on the Doman Rebellion, and advice for choosing ...

Though the Stormblood hype train was derailed by technical setbacks, it’s finally taken us all the way to Ala Mhigo — and what a ride it was! This episode features special guests and Ala Mhigan roleplayers Sounsyy Mirke and Avelyn Firestone of Balmung. We sit down to discuss whether Lyse is the real main character of Stormblood, the lives and world views of Fordola and the Crania Lupi (and somehow get back on to the topic of Gaius ...