Because SE's QA people are probably not in a position to defend themselves and their jobs in public, I want to spell out some of what it is they specifically do for us localizers, because nothing I've written here is rhetorical. SE QA acts as a final check on our work after translation and editing.

Listen, you had us at year 3. We were already trying to figure out how to get more people with us next year. A primal summoning couldn't deter us from attending.

Now, merch! WAR pin: @clinkorz.shop , WAR fidget: @jazzyplz.com , WAR charm: @eriecraft.bsky.social , WAR axe: @deckitout.bsky.social , Y'shtola & Twins ice creams: @shoujohavoc.bsky.social , Arcadion charms & Heart pins: @cakeacake.bsky.social , Erenvilles: @dreadwyrmtrance.bsky.social (4/5)

🎨 The six commissions done for GWF pick-up of quite an array of #FFXIV WoLs (and poster boy Meteor)! Honestly a little sad these are the last traditional ones for the year - they're always so fun to do!

Aaaaaahhhh its our dice!!!!! So glad you love them so much. We severely underestimated gatewayfate's game regarding these.

Aaaaaa its your stuff from our shop in the wild @saishi.bsky.social T_T Full of the feels here.

I'm surprised by the number of stickers I got. Thank you everyone for sharing with me!

When I get home and am unpacking I'll post an info sheet and form for spray wol comm slots and gat a tracking system going! More of you asked questions about that at the table than I thought you would, so it'll be in batches starting in 2 weeks! Con recovery first! -Turk

Next year, the weekend after GatewayFATE, I may organize a min ilvl crystal tower alliance raid run to keep post con depression at bay. I am going to miss so many of y'all. Its been such a good weekend. I met so many new friends. I want to take you all home with me, even in some small way.

Last breakfast in MO before the long trip back home 🫠

Found this on the way back to Best Western, @gatewayfate.bsky.social Head on the corner of the bass bro. If anyone is missing their red tail we just found it and will hang on to it until we get back to con tomorrow

We'll have a few more sets of these there today! Truly, we're floored by how hard yall went for these and tye resin gremlin is working damned hard to get more done along with more charms for yall.

Cornservant has found his brethren!! Family reunion!

Sometimes you just gotta chill in game and in life before the con starts. Early mornings are my time. Chilling in the lobby before GatewayFATE today, getting some 14 in. Can't wait to see y'all later today!!

Look who came to visit during our table setup! Can't wait to see y'all tomorrow. :3

A test of beeflexes over breakfast. :3

It's the big weekend! Whether you're attending in-person or watching virtually, some quick links for you: Ex Hall Panel Stream - www.twitch.tv/gatewayfate Program Book - drive.google.com/file/d/1_nD3... Schedule - drive.google.com/file/d/1AK8T... Maps - drive.google.com/file/d/1xCsw...

Take your Rat to rush hour. Cleveland edition.

A TEST OF YOUR BEEFLEXES! WE'LL BE ON THE ROAD SHORTLY FOR GATEWAYFATE. The fur furchildren will be missed but grandpa will be spoiling them so much.

We have our thank you stickers ready for this weekend at GatewayFATE Just hoping we have enough. Hoping. Might not. They're so stinkin CUTE tho.

We are truly in the thick of con prep crunch. We have stuff getting made we haven't made before, bringing stuff you haven't seen from us before. Soooo much is happening behind the scenes.

We're so quiet because we're prepping for gatewayfate. We hope to see yall there. We're bringing wol stickers to trade, goodies to sniff, lots of new merch and so so much you haven't seen before. We also have stuff on behalf of a few friends at our booth. Keep your eyes peeled!

We're here at Erie ComicCon this weekend, come check us out if you're local!

My packing assistant today is Anís, my housemate's new kitten. He will be quality inspecting all the boxes, possibly. He might nap. The chair is very comfy.

This also applies to our Trigun sprays and our ACOTAR sprays. What's left of the non-white-bottle stock is the last we'll have for some time as we're transitioning to a uniform bottle style to keep costs low/avoid having to raise prices. <3

Real talk tho, the bitter chocolate core of Alisae's scent profile? One of my favorite lil /awwww yis./

Thank you everyone for the pre-reg deadline rally! Whether it's a share or a purchase, every little bit counts towards this effort to provide a place for the community to celebrate fandom fun in-person together! There's still plenty to do as the 2-month mark creeps up, so let's get this salt rock!

eriecraftcollective.etsy.com WE ARE LIVE. GO GET YOUR SPRAYS. DO NOT DRINK THEM. THEYRE NOT EDIBLE. THEY JUST SMELL NICE. (YDA IS NICE AND PUNCHY. GRAHA IS SWEET. ESTINIEN IS A LIL SPICY.)

eriecraftcollective.etsy.com WE ARE LIVE. GO GET YOUR SPRAYS. DO NOT DRINK THEM. THEYRE NOT EDIBLE. THEY JUST SMELL NICE. (YDA IS NICE AND PUNCHY. GRAHA IS SWEET. ESTINIEN IS A LIL SPICY.)

Introducing G'raha, Y'shtola, and Estinien inspired sprays as well- all a part of this evening's drop and scion collection. 8pm EST. Please look forward to it. (These are not for drinking. Do not drink the sprays no matter how tasty they sound.)

Our merch maker starter packs have been edited to reflect these changes! Follow them and other amazing makers with both links below: go.bsky.app/Fa25EY3 go.bsky.app/LotkgKZ

Three more scions, to the roster for tonight's release. Please look forward to Yda/Lyse, Papalymo, and Minfilia! They all smell so good. I might uh... have a problem. HELP.

Introducing our Thancred and Urianger inspired room/body sprays! Yes, these are formulated as a pair to blend well together. I had my reasons. ...agree with the ship or don't, they're never far from each other in canon. I'm /so very justified/ it hurts.

Introducing our Alphinaud inspired body and room spray, Studium Prodigy. The comforting scent of earl grey tea and cream wrap around a heart of lavender. They sit on a gentle base od vanilla and sweet syrup. Please look forward to it, tonight 8pm eastern only at eriecraft. :3

Introducing our Alisae inspired body spray- Rebellious Prodigy! Notes of fresh baked pastry to open, with a core of bitter warm chocolate and hazelnut on a sweet base of cream and vanilla. Dropping tonight at 8pm EST. Please look forward to it.

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Did you know, meow? We have a ko-fi! 🐾 I have assets up in the shop that that can help you streamline your own merch making, and I also have memberships starting at 5$ for anyone wanting to lend a paw! Any support is very deeply appreciated <3 ko-fi.com/kuronekomeltco #BSNM #XIVFMN

Photos? Yeah. Theyre happening. Its real. Tomorrow. 8pm. Please look forward to it.

Oh? What's this? We have stuff to photograph for tomorrow's release? Keep your eyes peeled. :3

I will be here on an alt today! <3 Please swing by and say hello. It's gonna be a great time!!

We're in it again! Looking forward to seeing you all at the FFXIV Charity Auction & Raffle, coming later this summer! For updates and information, check out @charityartauction.bsky.social <3

We're in it again! Looking forward to seeing you all at the FFXIV Charity Auction & Raffle, coming later this summer! For updates and information, check out @charityartauction.bsky.social <3

🌈 ART RAFFLE CONTRIBUTORS finally, you could even win some physical merch with an entire set of ascian-themed body/room spray from @eriecraft.bsky.social! i don't even have a corny joke for this one this is just so cool to have on offer #FieldDayAP

*starts poking around my suppliers* Oh Urianger’s original fo base is discontinued? Well that's a good excuse to reformulate. ...WAIT I CAN REFORMULATE THANCRED TOO AND MAKE THEM BLEND WELL TOGETHER???? Big brain stuff is happening yall.

So sometimes I formulate scent profiles to pair well intentionally. Sorcerer of Eld (Hades) and Soul Sighted (Hyth) do pair extremely well and this is FULLY INTENTIONAL. I'm a little feral about it sometimes. -scent goblin

So sometimes I formulate scent profiles to pair well intentionally. Sorcerer of Eld (Hades) and Soul Sighted (Hyth) do pair extremely well and this is FULLY INTENTIONAL. I'm a little feral about it sometimes. -scent goblin

We will be here tabling and, in general, being menaces. Please look forward to the incoming chaos. I know we are stoked to meet y'all.

Shipments will start to be packed up tomorrow. I went to pack up orders today and realized.... I am out of boxes. Past me forgot to get boxes. I am a fool.

Me, the scent goblin, looking at the dice: edible. The resin gremlin, having access to my house: don't you dare. Me, fearing that chaos: Thal's balls. Anyway, y'all should check out our stuff. The dice are tasty. Don't make me admit how i know but also, don't eat them. eriecraftcollective.etsy.com

We have had an awesome shop reopening so far, THANK YOU to everyone who has placed an order! We will begin shipping on June 4, unless a made to order stone has been ordered, in which case it can take 1-3 weeks for production time. <3 I do try to get the MTO stones done as quickly as possible!