Five years later, my Zhongli is finally C6

Here’s @berrybabecos.bsky.social about to go into battle with our F-01 set in Sapphire, which is our most popular highlight color! 📸: @mahoumaddie.bsky.social #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivcosplay #ffxivaura

We have Genyaapa (IG) modeling our F-04 set! They picked a green garb to match the emerald highlights of the horns. 💚 📸: Brian Boling #ffxiv #ffxivcosplay #ff14 #ffxivaura #dragon

Assuming it’s the same Glamoured to Life event this year, my costume lineup will likely be Sphene and G’raha! My goal will be finishing my props so I can finally get nice photos of both. Kyle will bring Thancred for sure, and maybe we’ll figure out another casual Dark Knight or NPC outfit.

See you in Anaheim 🎉

Here’s the lovely @yayahan.bsky.social modeling our F-03 horn set! Requests for Amethyst horns/tails were popular at the time, and for this set we played around with some additional colors for a pink to violet gradient. 📸: Brian Boling #ffxiv #ff14 #dragon

Forced break time! I am taking my fancy machine in to get serviced (nothing wrong but it’s been a while). Nice is wearable, and I have a good month or so before I need to have the optional armor done. Going to catch up on some reading this week. #TBHX #Nice

We sat down with Toshiyuki Itahana, the character designer of Sphene, for a chat on how the Queen of Alexandria came to life in FFXIV! 🎨✨ Check out the interview and concept art on the Square Enix blog! 🎤 sqex.to/4nQYO

Our F-02 set modeled by @courageofstars.bsky.social ! The paint job was a fun experiment with various metallic powders plus blue dye to create a twilight sky look. 📸: @mahoumaddie.bsky.social We do offer custom colors on our dragon sets, with pricing dependent on complexity/number of colors

Last year we brought a bunch of our dragon horns to a cabin trip with friends, and they modeled for us! First up is @mahoumaddie.bsky.social wearing our F-01 set with gold highlights; her smiles are contagious! 💖 She edited this photo herself as well #ffxiv #ffxivcosplay #ff14 #ffxivaura

Best boy Tanjiro Kamado

Fashion enjoyers, this one is for you! From Patch 7.4 onward, you'll be able to equip any glamours regardless of your class/job! ✨ Mix and match your favorite outfits and slay on the battlefield! 💅

FC Halloween party w/ treasure maps tonight 🎃

“Only an honest death will cure you now. Liberate you, from your wild curiosity.” Just in time for spooky season, I recieved a new Lady Maria photo from @vontography.bsky.social ! He defiantly nailed the vibes 🫰🏻🩸 #bloodborne #ladymariaoftheastralclocktower

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For familiar and new faces, we have a discord community for @gatewayfate.bsky.social It was initially created as a cosplayer space to plan gatherings, but there is a pictomancy corner for artists, and all Gateway attendees are welcome regardless if you dress up or not. :) discord.gg/TtAYV45A8

The amount of love for this event has been so heartwarming. Thank you for spreading the love, and I hope it’s possible to have a 3.0

I have two unannounced events coming up, and Nice will be for one of them #tbhx

Finally unpacking after @gatewayfate.bsky.social ! I did make a few purchases, but also a lot of gifts from friends! Thank you! 💖

I tried to open my Twitter back up yesterday, but my feed was like the ball pit of OG Dashcon. It is private once again. Tbh, I’ve been struggling a little here too. I’ve gravitated back to IG as my primary social. Adding music to my posts is nice.

Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf 🌾 I shared Spice and Wolf many years ago with @turtlesmithy.bsky.social , and this pair was something I’ve always wanted to cosplay with him 💖 📸: @vontography.bsky.social

My main job this year at @gatewayfate.bsky.social was cosplay contest coordinator! A big commitment, but I got to do it alongside these wonderful judges @bindismalls.bsky.social @sewsteph.bsky.social @ssweetbret.bsky.social , MC @nipahdubs.bsky.social , and our handler @courageofstars.bsky.social

Second year of @gatewayfate.bsky.social and my second year organizing their cosplay meetups!

The best compliment of the weekend is the bartender looking reaaaaallly hard at my ID because he didn’t believe I’m 37

With @nihohoho.bsky.social 💖

In the event of rain, backup location is Ballroom C!

We're pleased to announce the winners of the FFXIV Furnishing Design Contest 2025! A huge thank you to all the dedicated Warriors of Light who participated. 🫶 Check out all the winning designs here! ➡️ sqex.to/bUH0P

OMG - absolutely thrilled that my little beehive (or should it be SCREE-hive?) was chosen as a winner of the #FFXIV 2025 Furnishing Contest!! 🥹😭😭 I was so happy with how this turned out, and it's a true honour to be featured alongside so many incredible artists! ❤️

Have you ordered your copy of THE BEAUTY’S BLADE: MEI REN JIAN (NOVEL) yet? The highly anticipated enemies-to-lovers romance—our first #baihe (Girls' Love) release—is available in a Regular Edition and a Crunchyroll Exclusive Edition! Pre-order yours now: sevenseasentertainment.com/books/the-be...

IT'S OUT!! I CAN FINALLY SHARE!! The Turali Cookout I poured so much into, my dedicated love to food in Tural 🥹

With Fray Check, Glitter Paint, and Glue, You too can garb a Labubu

Leave it to a squirrel player to be nuts for philanthropy! Blorg's Hobby Shop will have a bulk box or two out for folks to look through in the spirit of 'take a card, leave a penny', with all proceeds from it going towards the local Metro Trans Umbrella Group. Take a peek in between panels!

Pleased with how this Psi Miku wig commission turned out! For my friend @hynoxolus.bsky.social

The poll results have spoken, but the counts were close. @gatewayfate.bsky.social lineup! Sphene Saturday Hythlodaeus for Amaurot Prom, but I’ll play that one by ear depending on if I have time to change. Rufus on Sunday (assistants in Tseng and Reno). Not wearing coat until after lunchtime.

-Symphony of the Past- Inspired by the Scions symphony painting, I have to do one for my beloved ancients 😭 #Hythlodaeus #EmetSelch #Themis #Venat #Hermes #AzemZoe #FFXIV

Ok, help me pick my Cosplay Contest coordinator fit for Sunday of @gatewayfate.bsky.social (Poll in my IG stories) Choices are Symphony Hythlodaeus or Rufus Shinra (dressed down)

Our cosplay gatherings were a hit last year, and we’re pleased to announce they’ll be making a return! Join us Saturday at 10:00am for some outdoor fun before the hall opens, or Sunday after the cosplay contest concludes at 3:00pm. All Final Fantasy themed cosplay is welcome!

We are less than two weeks away, and I’m still indecisive about my second Gateway costume. Been leaning towards Hythlodaeus, but then a tiny voice in my brain tells me to bring G’raha (again)

Sphene test 👑 Will do a proper photoshoot after I finish her book! Cosplay made by me 🎊 #ffxiv #ff14 @en.finalfantasyxiv.com

Someone's about to be caught in the forbidden section of the library again... 💦 This multi-piece shelf spacer standee will be available for pick-up at GWF (sign-ups will be posted next week) and includes a 3D layered effect designed for (optional) dollhouse LEDS to light up your shelves!

We're welcoming furry friends to the convention grounds once again! Dolly's Dream Home Rabbit Rescue will be joining us both days and Diamonds n the Ruff dog rescue is puppin' on by during Sunday. Come learn about both local rescues during our October event and meet some of their adoptable pals!

As you cancel streaming services, here is a casual reminder that only 16% of Americans read for pleasure anymore, and your local library has hundreds or thousands of books you haven't read. They would love to see you stop by and renew your library card.

She’s going to see Mother

Trophies for the @gatewayfate.bsky.social cosplay contest!

New commission: a Black Mage from FFXIV! I really enjoyed making this, so many hidden details! I made the staff so that it breaks down in half for easier transport, the hat is built on a base of foam, I’m so excited to see how this all looks on my customer, it really feels like a magical outfit!

Someone made the perfect guide on why you should watch To Be Hero X www.tumblr.com/crystalexarc...

As we prepare to release the first draft of the schedule tomorrow (anxious nerves gag sfx inserted here), a reminder that if you can't join us in person you won't be left out in the Garlean cold. Follow or bookmark www.twitch.tv/gatewayfate so you can be ready to see some panels and shows virtually!

TO BE HERO X WTF

Sometimes Retail Therapy helps

TBHX ends soon, and I hope the wait isn’t too long for a season 2 (´°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥ω°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥｀)