Episodes
Sunday May 14, 2023
Ep121 WTF in Vanadiel Is a May Update 2023 Part 1
Sunday May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
This week we jump into all the exciting stuff of both May updates. Ambuscade, TVR Mission Rings, Prime Weapons, and why the f~*~*~*~*~*~*~ck is the COR bullet attached to a RNG JA...? Seriously, how did that pass muster?
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Episode Drinks:
Fox - Elysian Brewing - Dank Dust IPA
Spicy - 2011 Sierra Cantabria Reserva - Tempranillo (Excellent)
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Ep120 WTF in Vanadiel Is Monk
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
This week we. DODGE! Into the job that is Monk.
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Episode Drinks:
Fox - A Coke
Spicy - 2019 Sella & Mosca - Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Ep119 WTF in Vanadiel Is a Brief Chat?
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
This week we talk about Naja's love stick, curry at the old campfire, pianos, and appreciate our listeners.
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Episode Drinks:
Fox - I didn't actually ask...
Spicy - Jack's Abbey Brewing - Lager Beleza - Lager with some fruits and sh!t.
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Ep118 WTF in Vanadiel Is an April Update 2023?
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
This week we take another look at the Goblin Ambuscade as well as potion boobs, food, and of course, death.
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Episode Drinks:
Fox - Beckenridge Brewery - Vanilla Porter
Spicy - Sly Fox Brewing - Black Lager
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Ep117 WTF in Vanadiel Is Fujito and Ranger?
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Look at that, a double episode of time respecting proportions in one disrespectful block of time. This week on our first ever double feature. We evaluate the cliff notes of Fujito's recent interview and do a dive into home on the Ranger. Where the Fox and his sighs graze.
Link to the Fujito material: https://www.ffxiah.com/forum/topic/51608/dev-tracker-discussion/368/#3660770
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Episode Drinks:
Fox - Storebrand Ginger Ale
Spicy - 2018 La Tremenda - Monastrell
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Ep116 WTF in Vanadiel Is Matsui
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Did you know that FFXI is not ending? Well, not everyone got that message, again.
TL;DR, if you enjoy FFXI then play. If you don't then don't.
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Episode Drinks:
Fox - Ecliptic Brewing - Starburst IPA - "The IRA of choice for Geomancers"
Spicy - Disaronno Amaretto
Monday Mar 20, 2023
EP115 WTF in Vanadiel Is Set Brewing?
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Get your IPA on because we have some Big Juicy set brewing to do.
Process:
step1: what do you need to accomplish?
i) what does this set do? (if this is a paragraph when written out, or even a sentence that requires punctuation beyond a "." then you are probably lost in the sauce)
ii) what do you want it to do? (this is where your paragraph goes if you were writing it out) iii) anything that stops you from making it?
step2: evaluate niche pieces that might contribute to your plan
i) take inventory of gear you have which may accomplish this (form a gear skeleton)
ii) research how the mechanic you are building around works (then I'll form the head!)
iii) acquire what you need --improvisation (next best piece) --elbow grease (go get the piece you need)
iv) put flesh on the skeleton (use excess slots to maximize the generality of the set as best as possible) --if this is a subtle blow set what general activity does it apply to? --if this is "x" set what general activity does it apply to? (in its general form; wants outputs such as: TP phase, Idle, Tanking, Kiting, Enfeebling, etc)
step3: error correction
i) cross the T's and dot the i's (make sure the mechanical details are covered: gear haste, DT needed, recheck particular values you were trying to hit, etc)
ii) assess set weaknesses that may need to be addressed with specific buffs/food/playstyle --example: when we roll up on a gaol NM, do we have to provide our own bar-element or is it being provided by support?
step4: field test
i) did the set actually do the thing you wanted?
ii) was there an unforseen issue? --how will you address it? --do you need to restart and rebrew? (it happens, not all ideas are golden)
step5: revise (repeat steps 1~4)
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Episode Drinks:
Fox - No-Li Brewhouse - Big Juicy - IPA
Spicy - Guinness Cold Brew Coffee - Not good
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
EP114 WTF in Vanadiel Is a March Update 2023?
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
This week we drop the quality only to pick it back up again. As we have a talk about the update, ambuscade, set crafting, jobs, XI abridged, new segments, V25s, and all the disappointing mass excitement you are still here for.
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Episode Drinks:
Fox - "Cream Soda. Yeah."
Spicy - Brooklyn Brewing - Black Chocolate Imperial Russian Stout
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Ep113 WTF in Vanadiel Is a March Preview 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
This week we discuss the coming version update, V25 Xevioso and Ongo, Sahagins, and that all good work and a sh!t post makes Fox a dejected boy.
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Episode Drinks:
Fox - Green Tea and a mint Blizzard with brownies.
Spicy - 2020 Loma Larga Sauvignon Blanc
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Ep112 WTF in Vanadiel Is Valentiones Day?
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
This week we wrap our rifles before taking a prophylactic after going into battle. As we discuss star crossed lovers and all the current events.
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Episode Drinks:
Fox - Cherry Coke - "Because its the only caffinated beverage I have that is cold."
Spicy Von Trapp Brewing - Dunkel
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Ep111 WTF in Vanadiel Is The February 2023 Update?
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
This week we start off the beginning of our eternal sleep with misunderstood stupidity before covering the version update and everything else you would come to expect. Find out that Spicy is still obnoxious and can't speak like a human being. While Fox is made uncomfortable under the process of trying to apply logic to an illogical world.
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Episode Drinks:
Fox - "Probably a vanilla Coke"
Spicy - 2010 Chateau Paloumey - Haut-Medoc
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Ep110 WTF in Vanadiel Is the Next February Update 2023?
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
This week we have an unexpected guest drop in on us while we talk about the upcoming February 2023 version update.
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Episode Drinks:
Fox - Ginger Ale
Spicy - Glatzer 2017 Prellenkirchen Blaufränkisch (Carnuntum)
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Ep109 WTF in Vanadiel Is Game Development
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
This week we become Autkasts as we delve into the world of game development.
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Episode Drinks:
Autkast - New Belgium Brewing - Oak Spire - Bourbon Barrel Ale
Fox - Deschutes Brewing - Squeezy Rider - Citrus IPA
Spicy - Bullero Snort Brewery - Jersey Sarcasm - Lager
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Ep108 WTF in Vanadiel Is The January 2023 Update?
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
We respected the fuck out of your time this episode.
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Episode Drinks:
Fox - Deschutes Brewery - Farm Fresh Mango IPA
Spicy - Von Trapp Brewing - Helles Lager
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Ep107 WTF in Vanadiel Is Mental Health?
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
PLEASE NOTE: This episode and the content within it is not professional medical advice, assistance, or care, and nor is it a substitute for it. If you are feeling suicidal, even if it sounds cliché, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for free at 800-273-8255. Just call it, it is okay, believe us.
If you are dealing with domestic violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.
If you are struggling with addiction please call the National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline at (800) 662-4357.
Otherwise if you are in crises or danger please call 911. For less immediate assistance please contact a medical professional for assistance.
With that said, this week we engage in a lengthily discussion that as anything but anemic. Our years long hope to tackle mental health within a general framework of Final Fantasy XI has finally been realized thanks to our guest Silversean. Hopefully we succeeded to some measure in helping facilitate a conversation and understanding around the topic while having a good time.
While we are glad to hear from you, and respond. Please do not turn to us for your mental health. What I mean is that we are not qualified nor the right people to receive any messages about personal struggles on the subject. While you are free to share them with us if you wish, we are not the right target for leaning on your personal struggles with.
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Episode Drinks:
Silversean - Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or 12 Years
Fox - Deschutes Brewery - Freshly Squeezed IPA - "No fruit was harmed in the making of this.
Spicy - Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout