Highwind Herald

Step into the shadows for a closer look at what’s coming to FFXIV in 5.4 and beyond. We also acknowledge that a certain other MMO exists and discuss how its influence can be used to make Eorzea a better place for all of us.

Trivia question of the day: In Final Fantasy III which job class can use all White Magic, Black Magic, and Summons? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• Introduction / Trivia
• Our week in Final Fantasy
• Yo-kai Watch event to end December 7th
• 5.4 Futures Rewritten trailer reactions
• FFXIV Live Letter LXI Breakdown
• Drops December 8th, 2020
• New MSQ and dungeon (Matoya’s Relict)
• Additional role quest
• New Raid series: Eden’s Promise
• Tomestones of Revelation to be added
• New Trial: Emerald Weapon
• Save the Queen to continue in 5.45
• New Unreal Trial: The Navel (Titan)
• Picture, err, Explorer Mode
• Triple Triad updates
• Various job adjustments to Monks and Blue Mages
• Announcement Showcase February 5th 2021 at 8:30 PM EST… New Expansion?!
• Shadowmeld: Learning from WoW
• Trivia answer: Sage

Recommended Resources

• Solois Strider: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/19955163/
• “No, I am your father”: https://youtu.be/mwtaM0GC-js
• Futures Rewritten Trailer: https://youtu.be/ybuvKVzVBT4
• Nova Crystallis Live Letter Breakdown: https://novacrystallis.com/2020/10/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-60-summary-patch-5-4-set-for-early-december/
• Gamer Escape Live Letter Breakdown: https://gamerescape.com/2020/11/27/letter-from-the-producer-live-part-lxi-summary/
• Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/HighwindHerald
• Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/CK8mCMJ

It’s the time of year to stop and give thanks for all the blessings in your life. We are shifting gears a little with this episode to have a fun discussion on Thanksgiving and melding it with the characters and locations of our favorite Final Fantasies.

Trivia question of the day, Part 1: What popular series has had a huge influence on the franchise, with references appearing in multiple games?

Trivia question of the day, Part 2: Where does this reference appear in Final Fantasy IX (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• Introduction / Trivia
• Our week in Final Fantasy
• Where would we host the perfect Final Fantasy Thanksgiving?
• What four characters would we invite?
• Breaking News! Game Awards
• Who would be the four most annoying characters to have at Thanksgiving?
• Deeper dive into Game Awards nominations
• No episode next week. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
• Trivia answer 1: Star Wars
• Trivia answer 2: Necron's quote, "Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering," - Yoda, The Phantom Menace.

Recommended Resources

• Yoda dropping some wisdom: https://youtu.be/kFnFr-DOPf8
• The Game Awards: https://thegameawards.com/
• Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/HighwindHerald
• Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/CK8mCMJ

Summons, summons everywhere! This week's episode is all about summons! We'll be looking back at some of our favorite Eikons, Eidolons, GFs, etc. and speculating who else we might see in Final Fantasy XVI. All hail Good King Moggle Mog XII!

Trivia question of the day: Black Mage, White Mage, Ninja, Cactuar, and Moogle are all playable characters in what Mario sports game? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• Introduction / Trivia
• Our week in Final Fantasy
• Vinyl Record commemorating Final Fantasy III 30th anniversary available on November 18th!
• Final Fantasy XI Login Campaign is live through December 2. Features a Golden Bomb mount!
• New Final Fantasy XI virtual backgrounds
• More figurines! Shantotto and Chocobo!
• Opus XII: FFTCG now available!
• FFTCG Tin Gift set featuring Sephiroth available for pre-order
• Discussion of summons
• Eikons of Valisthea
• Trivia answer: Mario Hoops 3-on-3

Recommended Resources

• FFIII Vinyl pre-order: https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/611923/final-fantasy-iii-four-souls-vinyl
• FFXI Virtual Backgrounds: http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/topics/special/201109_H01ol/
• Shantotto and Chocobo pre-order: https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/616057/final-fantasy-xi-bring-arts-shantotto-chocobo-action-figure
• Opus XII: FFTCG: https://na.finalfantasy.com/topics/225
• FFTCG Tin Gift Set: https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/615749/final-fantasy-trading-card-game-tin-gift-set-2-fftcg?utm_source=twitter_sqex_md_na&utm_campaign=fftcg_tin2_photo_SQEXSOCIAL
• Good King Moggle Mog XII! https://youtu.be/_2oxO129TJI
• Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/HighwindHerald
• Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/CK8mCMJ

This week we are taking a look at the newly launched Final Fantasy XVI website and diving into the new information provided within. We discuss the world, the characters, and the possibility of the first M rated main numbered title. Also... Wizards of Waverly Place?!

Trivia question of the day: After the Fire Crystal incident in Karnak in Final Fantasy V you unlock 3 new jobs, what are they? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• Introduction / Trivia
• Our week in Final Fantasy
• Final Fantasy VII Remake statuettes are now in stock!
• FFXI November version update is out on the 10th
• New Ambuscade foes
• UI improvements to the Assist Channel (for new and returning players)
• First part of Chapter 2 of The Voracious Resurgence, set in Windurst
• Final Fantasy XVI Website Breakdown
• Awakening trailer requires age verification. M Rating?
• The World
• The Characters
• Does the message from the producer hint at a FFXIV expansion or connection?
• Trivia answer: Ninja, Geomancer, and Trainer

Recommended Resources

• FFVIIR Statuettes (via Twitter): https://twitter.com/SQEX_MD_NA/status/1323820018665054209?s=20
• Final Fantasy XI version update information: https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/57414
• Final Fantasy XVI website (NA): https://na.finalfantasyxvi.com/
• Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/HighwindHerald
• Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/CK8mCMJ

Today we take a look back at the 2001 classic Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within in our retro review! As usual, we have some different takes. Join us as we discuss plot, visuals, and Alec Baldwin.

Trivia question of the day: In Final Fantasy I, what is the name of the first boss encounter? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• Introduction / Trivia
• Our week in Final Fantasy
• News Highlight
• Don’t miss the various Halloween events going on now across most Final Fantasy mobile titles
• Dissidia Opera Omnia and FFIX crossover live now until November 11th.
• Event includes a new costume for Vivi as well as a new Abyss event.
• Final Fantasy Trading Card Game Annual 2018-2020 Original Illustration Artbook is now available for pre-order
• Quick addendum regarding Final Fantasy VIII
• Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within retro review!
• Trivia answer: Garland

Recommended Resources

• Final Fantasy Trading Card Game Annual 2018-2020 Original Illustration Artbook (NA): https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/614991/final-fantasy-trading-card-game-annual-2018-2020-original-illustration-art-book
• Final Fantasy Trading Card Game Annual 2018-2020 Original Illustration Artbook (EU): https://store.eu.square-enix-games.com/en_GB/product/615109/final-fantasy-trading-card-game-annual-2018-2020-original-illustration-art-book
• Final Fantasy Triple Pack on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Final_Fantasy_Triple_Feature?id=wnRsg3BQL7g
• Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/HighwindHerald
• Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/CK8mCMJ

In this episode, we discuss our top 5 Final Fantasies and vigorously defend our differing choices. We also touch on the news from the week.

Trivia question of the day: This self taught musician would go on to compose some of the most memorable tracks in final fantasy history including one-winged angel (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• Introduction / Trivia
• Our week in Final Fantasy
• News Highlight
• FFXIV Make it Rain campaign is live now through November 20th
• FFXIV Free Login Campaign going on from now until November 23rd
• Up to 96 hours free
• All Saints Wake sale, 30% off spooky items on FFXIV store
• New Music!
• Symphonic Memories Concert - music from Square Enix
• Square Enix Jazz - Final Fantasy VII
• Top 5 discussion
• Solois
• 5 - Final Fantasy VI
• 4 - Final Fantasy V
• 3 - Final Fantasy VII
• 2 - Final Fantasy XV
• 1 - Final Fantasy IX
• Wolfkinz
• 5 - Final Fantasy X
• 4 - Final Fantasy XI
• 3 - Final Fantasy XIV
• 2 - Final Fantasy VII
• 1 - Final Fantasy VIII
• Trivia Answer: Nobuo Uematsu

Recommended Resources

• Symphonic Memories Concert (NA) https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/611933/symphonic-memories-concert-music-from-square-enix-cd
• Symphonic Memories Concert (EU) https://store.eu.square-enix-games.com/en_EU/product/611850/symphonic-memories-concert-music-from-square-enix
• Square Enix Jazz (NA) https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/611934/square-enix-jazz-final-fantasy-vii-at-billboard-live-tokyo-cd
• Square Enix Jazz (EU) https://store.eu.square-enix-games.com/en_EU/product/611854/square-enix-jazz-final-fantasy-vii-at-billboard-live-tokyo
• Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/CK8mCMJ

This episode is all about Final Fantasy XIV as we go over the details from the latest Live Letter from the Producer and explore the new goodies from patch 5.35!

Trivia question of the day: What is the name of the academy that Squall and Zell attend? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• Introduction / Trivia
• Our week in Final Fantasy
• Final Fantasy will be playable on PS5!
• Fan Festival 2021 is cancelled, but a virtual event may be happening
• Patch 5.35
• 5.35 releasing on October 13th
• The Bozjan Southern Front
• Up to 72 players!
• Story quests and/or extra challenges
• Possible new currency “mettle”. Tied to resistance rank
• Battles (like open world dungeon / raid) consist of 24-48 players
• Requires level 71 to start, should be good for leveling
• Resistance Weapons
• Next phase of weapon upgrade unlocks
• Get items in Bozjan or elsewhere
• Skysteel Tools upgrades added
• More housing! Three new wards per neighborhood
• Community Finder added to Lodestone
• Patch 5.4 Announcement
• 5.4 “Future’s Rewritten” announced for early December 2020
• New MSQ
• New dungeon: Matoya’s Relict
• New scenario: The Sorrow of Werlyt - Emerald Weapon
• Eden’s Promise Raid
• Job Adjustments:
• Blue Mage increasing to 70
• Monk among others targeted for work
• Crafter and gatherer changes are coming as well
• More Resistance Weapon upgrades
• Ishgardian Restoration will come to an end
• Many other features! Check out the complete breakdown in the links below
• GamesRadar’s Golden Joystick Awards nominated FFXIV for multiple awards!
• Still Playing Award
• Best Game Expansion
• Best Game Community
• Trivia answer: Balamb Garden

Recommended Resources

• Nova Crystallis Live Letter LX Summary: https://novacrystallis.com/2020/10/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-60-summary-patch-5-4-set-for-early-december/
• Gamer Escape Live Letter LX Summary: https://gamerescape.com/2020/10/09/letter-from-the-producer-live-part-lx-summary/
• Vote for FFXIV for Golden Joystick: https://www.gamesradar.com/goldenjoystickawards/
• Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/CK8mCMJ

In this episode we will be introducing ourselves and letting you get to know more about us and our connection to Final Fantasy. We touch on a little bit of news before diving into our discussion on the Final Fantasy XVI announcement trailer. We’ll also provide an overview of what we hope to accomplish with this show.

Trivia question of the day: What source of energy is used to power the Theater Ship Prima Vista in FFIX? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• Introduction of hosts. Who are these guys anyway?
• How we got into Final Fantasy. What started this obsession?
• Latest News
• FF7R selected as Best Game by Trusted Reviews.
• FFXIV: Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LX is set for Friday, Oct. 9 at 7AM EDT.
• Final Fantasy XVI discussion.
• Goals and overview of the podcast.
• Trivia answer: Mist

Recommended Resources

• Trusted Reviews Announcement (Via FFVIIR Twitter): https://twitter.com/finalfantasyvii/status/1313580436984147968?s=20
• Letter from the Producer Liver announcement (Via FFXIV Twitter): https://twitter.com/FF_XIV_EN/status/1314229952422858754?s=20
• Final Fantasy XVI Trailer (via Final Fantasy YouTube): https://youtu.be/2tBnBAkHv9M
• Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/CK8mCMJ

Welcome to Highwind Herald, a Final Fantasy podcast where we (two Final Fantasy obsessed brothers) discuss everything from Asura to Zell, and all things in between. We are your hosts, Wolfkinz and Solois, Brothers of Light.