Podcasts by MuseCast XIV

Episode #039 - RP Combat Systems from 2019-07-24T21:00

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 s...

Episode #038 - Open-World RP Events from 2019-06-16T15:00

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 avoidin...

Episode #037 - Roleplay and Privacy from 2019-05-04T12:30

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...

Voice RP Special - “Operation Archon"Deleted Scenes from 2019-03-31T15:25

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 ...

Episode #036 – Beast Tribes (Part Three) from 2019-02-15T10:43:20

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 rac...

Episode #035 – Beast Tribes (Part Two) from 2019-01-22T14:45

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 misc...

Episode #034 – Beast Tribes (Part One) from 2018-12-30T15:05

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 Kob...

Episode #033 – Fan Fest 2018 Special Edition from 2018-12-06T13:00

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...

Episode #032 – Interview with Wanderer Sabaku (A Stage Reborn) from 2018-11-12T14:21:48

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 thea...

Episode #031 – Writing Complex Female Characters from 2018-10-21T00:00

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 le...

Episode #030 – 2018: The Story So Far from 2018-09-25T20:15:11

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...

Starlight Special 2017 -"Revenge of the Chefsbane"Deleted Scenes, performed by Emi and Remix Sakura from 2017-12-30T11:21:26

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 r...

Episode #029 – Sharlayan and the Scions (Part Three) from 2017-12-15T17:00

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 ...

Episode #028 – Character Creation 102 from 2017-11-01T15:00

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 u...

Episode #027 – Sharlayan and the Scions (Part Two) from 2017-10-14T12:01:39

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...

Episode #025 – Sharlayan and the Scions (Part One) from 2017-09-28T11:56:11

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 ut...

Episode #025 – Character Creation 101 from 2017-09-10T17:43:06

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 we...

Episode #024 – The Far East (Part 2) from 2017-08-19T14:26:45

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...

Episode #023 – The Far East (Part One) from 2017-08-01T23:47:19

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 ...

Episode #022 – Ala Mhigo: Past, Present, and Future (Part 2) from 2017-07-13T20:52:28

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 ...

Episode #021 – Ala Mhigo: Past, Present, and Future (Part 1) from 2017-06-14T18:58

Jump aboard the Stormblood hype train as we head to the fifth and final nation of Eorzea: Ala Mhigo. Join us and our special guest, "Lore Mom" Sounsyy Mirke, as we explore the historical context...

Episode #020 – Alt-aholism: Caring For All Your Characters from 2017-05-16T18:22:47

Muses are like potato chips — you can never have just one! The addiction to alternate characters, or alts, has spread across the entire FFXIV player base, affecting roleplayers worst of all. Cre...

Episode #019 – Roleplay Events from 2017-05-02T21:32:12

Want to get your character out of the dungeons, and out for a night on the town instead? Wondering how to get some roleplay going on your server? There’s no better place to start than with in-ga...

Episode #018 - Small Server Roleplayers from 2017-04-20T18:45:06

After exploring what it’s like on the big bad Balmung server, in this episode, we’re downsizing! Find out what it’s like to roleplay on servers where you might have never expected it to be. Hear...

Episode #017 - The Perks and Pitfalls of Balmung (Part 2) from 2017-04-04T18:56:51

Join us for the second part of our in-depth discussion of the infamous hub of FFXIV RP: the Balmung server. We brought the sugar, and now it’s time to bring the salt! Having extolled the server’...

Episode #016 - The Perks and Pitfalls of Balmung (Part 1) from 2017-03-09T00:04:34

What's the first thing that pops into your head when you hear "Balmung?" Whatever it is, you're probably wrong! Join us and our Balmungian guests for part one of our revealing exposé on the infa...

Episode 015 - NPCs and Godmodding: Seeking Equilibrium in your RP Universe from 2017-02-15T12:47:42

In this episode, we begin covering more meta-RP topics, touching on some of the crucial issues players experience when participating in FFXIV roleplay. Choosing an NPC as your muse comes with ma...

Episode #014 - The Garlean Empire from 2017-01-30T22:29:08

Our first episode of 2017 marks our final episode covering the nations of Eorzea — and who do we leave for last but the big bad Garlean Empire! We become the devils' advocates as we discuss how ...

2017 Heavensturn Special Edition - “The Sultana’s Seven” performed by Emi featuring Ethys Asher from 2017-01-02T12:00

As a special new year's treat for our listeners, we are proud to bring you two very special audio performances based on the “Tales from the Calamity” collection of short stories. MuseCast XIV ho...

2016 Starlight Special Edition - “Where Victory and Glory Lead” performed by Remix Sakura from 2016-12-19T19:53:06

As a special year-end treat for our listeners, we are proud to bring you two very special audio performances based on the “Tales from the Calamity” collection of short stories. MuseCast XIV hos...

Episode #013 - The Nation of Gridania from 2016-12-06T12:51:46

In our final episode covering the city-states of Eorzea, we delve into the deep and mysterious undergrowth of Gridania, and the complex society that lives beneath its lush green forest canopy. ...

Episode #012 - Interview with Ethys Asher from 2016-11-21T12:53:30

In our final interview from this year’s FanFest Las Vegas, we talk with arguably the best-known loremonger in the fandom: Ethys Asher. His unique literary and philosophical perspective on FFXIV ...

Episode #011 - Interview with AnonyMoose from 2016-11-07T13:16

In our next interview from FanFest Las Vegas, we sat down with someone to whom every FFXIV lore nut owes a great deal, from his work at Gamer Escape and Aetheryte Radio, to his endless theorizin...

Episode #010 - FanFest 2016 Special Edition from 2016-10-24T19:54:09

The whirlwind rollercoaster ride that was FanFest Las Vegas has come and gone, and left your hosts feeling simply overjoyed to be part of the Final Fantasy XIV fanbase, fulfilled to have met so ...

Episode #009 - People of Ishgard from 2016-10-13T11:52:37

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE PATCH 3.4 MAIN SCENARIO.

It’s been a wild and crazy ride all through Heavensward, and on our ninth episode, we discuss as many of the compelling ca...

Episode #008 - The Holy See of Ishgard from 2016-09-27T21:22

Join us as we look back on the complex and fascinating nation of Ishgard and its impact on the world of Eorzea from 2.0 to 3.3. We dive deep into the important questions: What has preceded the ...

Episode #007 - Ul'dahn Society (Part 3) from 2016-09-15T01:50:42

You read that right — we’re STILL talking about Ul’dah, because there’s still more to talk about! In this episode, we cover all the other good guys and bad guys of the desert city-state (who all...

Episode #006 - Interview with Luna Vox from 2016-08-30T20:39

Who better for our first guest interview than Luna Vox, a kindred spirit RPer and podcaster. The co-host of Phoenix Down Radio visits MuseCast to talk about why roleplayers have more fun! Tune in f...

Episode #005 - Ul'dahn Society (Part 2) from 2016-08-17T19:42:22

Can you believe we set out to record our second episode on Ul’dahn society, and we ran out of time before we even finished talking about Nanamo and Raubahn? If not, you’ve clearly underestimated ou...

Episode #004 - Ul’dahn Society (Part 1) from 2016-08-02T09:09

Next up in our analysis of the Eorzean city-states is none other than “Cash Rules Everything Around Me” Ul’dah – voted “Most Messed Up City” by a panel of … your two hosts. Tune in as we go in-d...

Episode #003 - People of Limsa Lominsa (Part 2) from 2016-07-19T22:39:59

Yarr, mateys! This week is all about the fascinating pirates (and former pirates) that help make Limsa Lominsa such an... "interesting" city. Join us as we discuss the histories of some of these...

Episode #002 - People of Limsa Lominsa (Part 1) from 2016-06-20T22:10:52

Ever wondered how a place that is overridden with pirates and pillagers, wenches and wastrels, manages to stand as one of the great city-states of Eorzea? Or how the Garlean Empire was instrumen...

Episode #001 - Intro to FFXIV Roleplay from 2016-04-27T15:51:01

Ever been curious about roleplaying with your FFXIV character? Not sure how to get started? Wondering if it’s really just all naked catgirls? (spoiler: it’s not!)

Our first episode talks ...