MuseCast XIV

Nothing's more fun than beating on your enemies as well as your friends, and that’s why we have roleplay combat! In this episode, we discuss numerous different combat and sparring systems used in scenarios or at fight nights, from the simplest /random rolls to tabletop-inspired character sheets and modifier calculations. Whether you’re just getting started, or looking for new ideas to upgrade your current system, there’s something new to learn — no dice, pencil, or paper needed. If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us!iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Spotify / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr

There’s a whole great big world out there in Eorzea — so why not get out of your house (or apartment) and roleplay in it? As it turns out, sharing public spaces isn’t always as easy as just avoiding Shout chat. In our discussion of open-world RP events, we discuss the advantages and drawbacks versus housing areas, popular event locations, the etiquette between different chat modes, and what can happen when public RP events clash with the game’s general population. If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us!iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Spotify / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr

Ever get the feeling you’re being watched? Even in our fictional lives, all of us participating in RP value a certain level of privacy when it comes to in-character interactions, and feel hurt when that privacy is violated, unintentionally or not. Join us as we discuss the roles of the various out-of-game platforms for sharing, the pros and cons of livestreaming events, and how to make sure you’re doing the right things by your fellow RPers. If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us!iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Spotify / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr

We interrupt your usual serious business RP discussion to bring you a very special treat! MuseCast XIV host Remix Sakura and our friend Ryssrael perform an all-original, voice-acted audio play, in the roles of Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn and Raubahn Aldynn. Operation Archon was a momentous — and stressful — event in history for the Eorzean Alliance. So stressful that the Admiral couldn’t seem to handle it without getting drunk, much to the chagrin of the Flame General. How does he handle her overly-emotional rants and monologues? If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us!iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Spotify / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr

In our third episode of the series, we bring you three more beast tribes from the faraway lands of Stormblood: the Kojin, Ananta and Namazu. We discuss the advantages and drawbacks of beast race RP, and hear from more listeners who have made it work for them. If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us!iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Spotify / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr

In this episode, we continue our exploration of Eorzea's non-Spoken-race peoples and cultures, and feature the beast tribes of Heavensward: the dancing Vanu Vanu, the hive-minded Gnath, the mischevious moogles, and even the enigmatic and powerful dragons. If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us!iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Spotify / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr

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. If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us!iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Spotify / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr

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. If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us!iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr

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. If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us!iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr

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 might better write their own original female characters. If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us!iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr

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 Radio flocking to our beloved home server. We thank our listeners a million times over, and bid you stay tuned for many exciting upcoming episodes, FanFest 2018 giveaways and interviews, and Extra Life 2018 fundraising fun times. If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us!iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr

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 scheme is foiled. After he leaves the room (and Merlwyb promptly bursts out laughing), we finally get to hear how the two women debated whether or not to let themselves play a few more tricks on him. Happy Starlight, adventurers! If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us! iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr

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. If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us!iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr

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 benefits of being a filthy RP casual. If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us!iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr

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 his past and present. If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us!iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr

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 its citizens receives? How did their strict moral values cause them to abandon their Eorzean colony of New Sharlayan, later turned into Idyllshire? And how exactly does one earn a Ph.D. in the academic study of badassery? Though there will not be a quiz at the end, we’re sure you’ll want to take plenty of notes on this one. If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us!iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr

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 his server and elsewhere online. If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us!iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr

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. SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the Stormblood 4.0 main scenario. If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us!iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr

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 a warrior-class surname. SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the Stormblood 4.0 main scenario. If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us!iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr

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 van Baelsar), what sort of government might best suit the nation, and what you should know when creating your own Ala Mhigan character. SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the Stormblood 4.0 main scenario. If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us!iTunes / Stitcher / Google Play / Android / Twitter / Facebook / Tumblr