This week I have rediscovered my love of Granblue Fantasy and have been grinding through Arcarum. It has been a lot of fun. Though, oddly enough, doing Arcarum in Granblue makes me want to go back and do more Eureka in XIV.

Would absolutely love to see this event thrive. Not many labor-of-love conventions out there like it. I’ll def be there!

Unfortunately after discussing the next episode's scheduling with my guest it seems we are both very busy this week. So the new episode wont be out until March 1st. I am very sorry everyone.

Hello #dothack fandom. It has been a long time. I'm sure many of you are sleepy and hungry after several years of hibernation. Don't worry, it seems we will be getting well fed. Welcome back to The World. (To celebrate I am re-watching .Hack//Quantum tonight)

Pray return to Δ Hidden Forbidden Holy Ground.

After all of our yelling and praying. All of our hashtag days and e-mails. We are finally here. Welcome back to The World.

I am very excited for next week's episode of Coffee & Carbuncles! We will be talking all about Fanfiction writing. The good, the bad, and the cringe. We will also talk about the tenth anniversary of the annual FFXIV Fanfic writing contest FFXIVWrite! #FFXIV #FinalFantasyXIV #FF14 #FinalFantasy14

The Valentione's day event was incredibly cute. The instance was so much fun and the outfits are adorable. But also, I'm screaming. IT IS THEM! OMG!!!!

The fact that the new Dissidia game is set in modern Tokyo has made it very fun to write fanfiction and roleplays using it as a setting. It allows me to be extremely meta and talk about Nobutaka scrolling away on a laptop while listening to Final Fantasy XIV lofi music.

Please consider attending GATEway FATE this year. Having atrended both previous years and hosted a panel last year I can't say enough about how wonderful this convention is. I write this in part due a selfish need for a 4.0, but also so others can feel the excitement and joy I have while attending.

Roleplaying is fanfic writing in co-op mode.

I can't believe it is already February. The last episode of Coffee and Carbuncles season 3 will be out February 22nd. To end the season we are exploring Fanfiction writing! Particularly a wonderful event you can get involved in this year! ffxiv-write.carrd.co #ffxiv #ff14 #FinalFantasyXIV

Oh goodness you guys. I feel silly. I was in the Gold Saucer and needed to get down to the first floor for a FATE. So I jump off the second floor and accidently jumped into the water spout. hahaha. So I just went right back to the second floor. "Always look before your leap!"

I feel like a boss. I was doing Heavyweight M4. Both our healers died twice. Everyone is like "full wipe?" I was like "NO! YOU HAVE NOBUTAKA FAIRCLOUGH ON YOUR SIDE! I WILL NOT LET US LOSE!" and cast Resurrection a lot that battle. But we won darn it! We didn't even wipe once!

'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Original Soundtrack' now available on select streaming services. List of providers: sqex.lnk.to/iPaNDZTw

My 2026 Fanfest WoL Sticker Trade comm form is OPEN! I will be taking these until March 15th (and then shipping everything out) so I can work on as many as possible! No cap on slots LET'S DO THIS 🔗👇 #ffxiv #fanfest #commissions

The more I listen to "Kaleidoscope" (Phaenna theme) and #SQkawaii Sounds the more I am convinced someone at SE is just in their Future Bass era and going hard with it. Not that I mind. But I imagine one staff at every meeting going "but...what if...we make it future bass?"

AAAAHHHH! Thank you XIV fandom. I love you guys. #FinalFantasyXIV #FinalFantasy #FF14 #FFXIV #podcast #cozy

I got to have a sit-down last night with Nobutaka of Coffee and Carbuncles and talk about role-play and the event calendar. They were a brilliant host, far better than I've deserved, and actually published our conversation. I blame my rambling on the ice and officially becoming 'vintage' today.

🪸🪸 !WE RAISED $3,500 FOR THE CORAL REEF ALLIANCE! 🪸🪸 THANK YOU EVERYONE! I hope you had fun, enjoyed the shenanigans, and were able to relax a bit with some fish. Here is the confirmation of the donation being made. Thank you to Kwistyy and @mcstronghuge.bsky.social for collabing

Happy Sunday everyone. Come and join me and my wonderful guest Erroch as we introduce you to The #FFXIV Event Calendar! Never miss out on fun things to do in #FF14 ever again! youtu.be/4Ku6q5EixOA #FinalFantasyXIV #FinalFantasy14

Ok well we hit 3,000. 5,000... I dunno? But that's our next goal!

WE HIT OUR GOAL, 1500 DOLLARS RAISED! Now, Denmo McStronghuge and I run through houses looking for fish and more! Join for the fun! Donate: tiltify.com/@fruity-snac... 🟪 www.twitch.tv/afruitysnacks 🟥 www.youtube.com/c/fruitysnac...

A quick note. I am still going to try and get the new podcast episode out today, but please understand if it comes out Monday or Tuesday instead. Time I would normally spend editing the episode has been taken up by shoveling snow. A lot of shoveling.

Please support my friend @fisherfruity.bsky.social as well as The Coral Reef Alliance! It is for a wonderful cause that we should all get behind.

As a fun little event <<CERCA>> had a slumber party tonight. #FFXIV #FF14 #FinalFantasyXIV #FinalFantasy14 #FFXIVScreenshots #gpose

Roleplaying in #FFXIV is fascinating isn't it? As I've said on my podcast I roleplay A LOT and tend to think of myself as having a good feel for roleplay in #FF14 . Yet, every time I do an interview , or find a new community event, I realize just how little I know.

A little treat for myself ❤️🌱 (to just draw whatever comes to mind) #FFXIV #FFXIVart #Korpokkur

I can't believe tomorrow I am recording the second to last episode of season 3 of the podcast. I remember when I didn't even think I would get past episode five of season one. Plus already having guests for season 4 ready? That is wild.

클립스튜디오? 라는 것을 첨 써봤습니다 평범한 에스이젤 낙서로 #ff14

If you have ANY interest in attending a FFXIV con, please make it out this year and show your support!!! I cannot overstate just how well-organized and fun this convention is from every aspect. It is my favorite convention, and if you've not yet been it will be yours too!!! 🙏

well, after ten years of using the logitech G600 gaming mouse it seems that generation is finally at an end. It is time to find a new style of gaming mouse for my computers.

My 2026 goal with the podcast is what the goal was in seasons 1 and 2. I want to make a place that the #FFXIV community can come to and rest. Come with coffee or tea, relax, listen to a convo, and then join in that convo in the comments and chat as a community. Something cozy, not over stimulating.

Recently two different people have told me "I thought I was subscribed to the podcast but I wasn't. You always announce when a new episode is out and I just get the link from social media." Likes and subs really do help. If you enjoy the podcast please check if you are subscribed. I appreciate it.

We're aiming for some website updating to occur on Feb 1, and we're making a Shout Chat section for attendees to help us spread the word! Feel free to make use of a standard graphic as well as another to feature your WoL as you begin planning your adhesive exchanges.

Going forward I am going to tell everyone that this was Takeda Shingen.

With two episodes left in this season I am already getting a list together of people I would like to have on in season 4. While this season had a lot of events and websites, in Season 4 I would like to shift the focus back to interesting people in the community. A personal touch.

I just want to bring this post back to say I am considering myself half right. Maybe 3/4 right. Maybe. #FFXIV #finalfantasyxiv #FF14 #FinalFantasyXIV

It is a new year. In real life and in XIV. So you know what you should do this year? Go to venues, and roleplay! In the new episode of Coffee & Carbuncles on January 25th we are going to talk about an amazing tool to help you find events to attend!

I am so glad that Animal Crossing is getting an update. The positive energy is so high among me and some friends. Visiting eachother's islands, re-doing or updating/upgrading our islands. It is such positive vibes. #ACNH #AnimalCrossingNewHorizons #AnimalCrossing

Time for more PVP! If you don't know what Community Roulette is don't worry! We have a podcast episode all about it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oLo...

Well, since you asked....

GGGUUUYYYYSSSS! LETS GO LETS GO! I JUST FULLY PAID OFF MY STUDENT LOANS! 14 YEARS EARLY!!!!

Recently I have been feeling guilty and want to apologize to fans of the podcast. While I strived in previous seasons to have each new episode out on the first Sunday of every month that just wasn't possible with holidays and scheduling last year. I hope you still enjoyed the podcast last year.

I really do love getting Christmas cards from friends. The fact someone took the time to pick out a card, write a message, seal, and deal with the postal service really warms my heart. Knowing someone was thinking of me and wishing good things. It is touching.

Δ Hidden Forbidden Holy Ground

May you all have a safe, healthy, and productive 2026. Please take care of yourselves and remember to prioritize your health this year. "The grind" is worthless if you exhaust yourself and don't leave yourself time to actually live.

The annual CERCA holiday party was a bit light on members this year since a lot of the FC is on hiatus from the game. But it was still a lot of fun and I love my FC mates.

The local bookstore had a 25% off sale. Soooooooo