Disambiguation:
– Final Fantasy XI, an MMORPG released in 2002
– Final Fantasy XIV, an MMORPG released in 2010 and re-released in 2013
– Final Fantasy series, a series of video games that began in 1987
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Massively Overthinking: How often do you play human MMO characters when you have other choices?
I've been thinking about this question a bit lately, partly owing to Stars Reach and partly to Project Gorgon. Playable Worlds says Stars Reach...
Vague Patch Notes: Yes, tutorials are a good thing in MMORPGs
For those of you who haven't been reading the site for a while or just don't keep this in your head, I'm going to...
Perfect Ten: 10 MMORPGs with weirdly defensive fanbases
I do not have nice things to say about RuneScape. I have never had nice things to say about RuneScape. I also do not...
The Soapbox: Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail, mortality, remembrance, and last chances
Earlier this week, at least at the time of this op ed's writing, I completed the main story for Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail, and...
Final Fantasy XI preps new Sortie Records of Eminence for its next version update
If you've been working your hardest but having a hard time convincing yourself to make more progress in Sortie in Final Fantasy XI, hopefully...
Wisdom of Nym: Spoiler-free impressions of Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail’s leveling dungeons
The funny thing about Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail's story is that in some ways spoiling it feels pretty minor. Like, it's not unconscionable to...
The Stream Team: Trying out the Pictomancer class in Final Fantasy XIV
While MOP's Chris is mostly focused on the Viper class in Final Fantasy XIV, it certainly can't hurt for him to try out the...
LOTRO Legendarium: Six ideas LOTRO totally should steal from other MMOs
It's only natural for people who play multiple MMOs or are aware of what's happening in other titles to foster a sense of envy....
First Impresions: Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail is a dense summer getaway for the MMORPG
I finished up Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail's story a while ago, but I've been spending a couple days turning over what I think about...
Final Fantasy XIV’s Dawntrail peak player concurrency has apparently topped even Endwalker’s
In case you were still wondering whether Final Fantasy XIV's Dawntrail was a hit with MMORPG gamers, wonder no more, as apparently the game...
Final Fantasy XIV’s massive Dawntrail expansion is officially live today
If you've already been playing Final Fantasy XIV's Dawntrail early access since Friday, then today's official launch will be little more than a blip...
Wisdom of Nym: Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail’s relatively smooth early access isn’t a sign of doom
On Sunday evening, I had to log out from Final Fantasy XIV to take care of an errand. This is not unusual. It is,...
Final Fantasy XIV posts updates regarding Aether data center login queues and Xbox bugs
This past weekend was an obviously busy one for Final Fantasy XIV, as the pre-order early access for Dawntrail continued on, which has seen...
The Stream Team: A newly minted Viper arrives to Final Fantasy XIV’s roulettes
MOP's Chris has had one objective and one objective only so far in Final Fantasy XIV: Playing the Viper class added in Dawntrail. And...
One Shots: Dawntrail, ho!
Memories of a brutal 48-hour downtime for Final Fantasy XIV are fading into distant memory as the playerbase basks on the shores of Dawntrail....
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail’s early access sees predictable queues, emerging issues
Final Fantasy XIV's latest expansion, Dawntrail, is weathering its first day of early access. And as with all weather, there are sunny patches and...
The Daily Grind: Are you taking part in Final Fantasy XIV’s Dawntrail early access?
I'm not going to lie to you, people, I'm writing this post well before the early access period has begun because my primary goals...
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is now open for early access
Yes, it's time for everyone who plays Final Fantasy XIV to indulge in tacos, alpacas, and pina coladas as they head off to Tural...
Vague Patch Notes: Many kinds of challenge and many kinds of fun in MMOs
Earlier this week, MOP's Bree and I were discussing my plans in Final Fantasy XIV as part of the Dawntrail early access launch. Now,...
Final Fantasy XIV posts its brand-new Tural tourism site ahead of Dawntrail’s early access
Some companies, when given a large enough marketing budget, make some commercials and promotional materials that seem oddly disconnected from the spirit of the...
