Cleretic, FFXIV Lore Dork 🏳️⚧️
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FFXIV lore and story dork, political tragic. She/her, trans woman! Check out #ffxivlorevids for most of my FFXIV lore and story videos!
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Who is Final Fantasy XIV's WORST DAD?
YouTube video by Cleretic
youtu.be
New #FFXIV video day! And it's time to ask the hard-hitting questions:
Who's the worst dad?
You know, in any other game this would be an easy question. But FFXIV's got like, a dozen competitors. SERIOUSLY overproviding on this field.
youtu.be/UqH-LXgHNpc
#ffxivlorevids
Who's the worst dad?
You know, in any other game this would be an easy question. But FFXIV's got like, a dozen competitors. SERIOUSLY overproviding on this field.
youtu.be/UqH-LXgHNpc
#ffxivlorevids
Age verification?
I remember when games just didn't GET European and Australian releases.
I remember when games just didn't GET European and Australian releases.
Age verification?
I’ve pumped leaded gasoline into a car.
I’ve pumped leaded gasoline into a car.
Age verification?
I had an All Your Base Are Belong to Us tshirt.
I had an All Your Base Are Belong to Us tshirt.
February 10, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Age verification?
I remember when games just didn't GET European and Australian releases.
I remember when games just didn't GET European and Australian releases.
For what it's worth, as an Australian who's had to deal with this verification for a few months, whatever their 'pretty good data' says an adult is still thinks I'm a child and still wants my ID or face.
Fortunately, Discord's restrictions on 'teen' users are anaemic, so it's never caused problems.
Fortunately, Discord's restrictions on 'teen' users are anaemic, so it's never caused problems.
Discord is already starting to walk things back a little, so people should keep doing what they're doing (cancel Nitro, leave feedback/criticism, direct contact through support tickets/phone/email/etc)
February 10, 2026 at 3:15 AM
For what it's worth, as an Australian who's had to deal with this verification for a few months, whatever their 'pretty good data' says an adult is still thinks I'm a child and still wants my ID or face.
Fortunately, Discord's restrictions on 'teen' users are anaemic, so it's never caused problems.
Fortunately, Discord's restrictions on 'teen' users are anaemic, so it's never caused problems.
A repost for the later crowd! This one was a hell of a lot of fun, I need to do lighter stuff like this more often.
There's also a lot of debate on if Thancred is, in fact, a Bad Dad. Credit to someone in the comments for giving him an alternate rating of 'Disney movie dad who has an Arc about it'.
There's also a lot of debate on if Thancred is, in fact, a Bad Dad. Credit to someone in the comments for giving him an alternate rating of 'Disney movie dad who has an Arc about it'.
New #FFXIV video day! And it's time to ask the hard-hitting questions:
Who's the worst dad?
You know, in any other game this would be an easy question. But FFXIV's got like, a dozen competitors. SERIOUSLY overproviding on this field.
youtu.be/UqH-LXgHNpc
#ffxivlorevids
Who's the worst dad?
You know, in any other game this would be an easy question. But FFXIV's got like, a dozen competitors. SERIOUSLY overproviding on this field.
youtu.be/UqH-LXgHNpc
#ffxivlorevids
Who is Final Fantasy XIV's WORST DAD?
YouTube video by Cleretic
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 12:52 AM
A repost for the later crowd! This one was a hell of a lot of fun, I need to do lighter stuff like this more often.
There's also a lot of debate on if Thancred is, in fact, a Bad Dad. Credit to someone in the comments for giving him an alternate rating of 'Disney movie dad who has an Arc about it'.
There's also a lot of debate on if Thancred is, in fact, a Bad Dad. Credit to someone in the comments for giving him an alternate rating of 'Disney movie dad who has an Arc about it'.
New #FFXIV video day! And it's time to ask the hard-hitting questions:
Who's the worst dad?
You know, in any other game this would be an easy question. But FFXIV's got like, a dozen competitors. SERIOUSLY overproviding on this field.
youtu.be/UqH-LXgHNpc
#ffxivlorevids
Who's the worst dad?
You know, in any other game this would be an easy question. But FFXIV's got like, a dozen competitors. SERIOUSLY overproviding on this field.
youtu.be/UqH-LXgHNpc
#ffxivlorevids
Who is Final Fantasy XIV's WORST DAD?
YouTube video by Cleretic
youtu.be
February 8, 2026 at 3:04 PM
New #FFXIV video day! And it's time to ask the hard-hitting questions:
Who's the worst dad?
You know, in any other game this would be an easy question. But FFXIV's got like, a dozen competitors. SERIOUSLY overproviding on this field.
youtu.be/UqH-LXgHNpc
#ffxivlorevids
Who's the worst dad?
You know, in any other game this would be an easy question. But FFXIV's got like, a dozen competitors. SERIOUSLY overproviding on this field.
youtu.be/UqH-LXgHNpc
#ffxivlorevids
Today I learned that the FFXIV PvP community thinks Seal Rock is the best Frontlines map.
I'm sorry, but the PvP community has flagrantly bad taste, and cannot be trustes. The only good thing about Seal Rock is that it's so unbalanced that some matches are done in six minutes.
I'm sorry, but the PvP community has flagrantly bad taste, and cannot be trustes. The only good thing about Seal Rock is that it's so unbalanced that some matches are done in six minutes.
February 7, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Today I learned that the FFXIV PvP community thinks Seal Rock is the best Frontlines map.
I'm sorry, but the PvP community has flagrantly bad taste, and cannot be trustes. The only good thing about Seal Rock is that it's so unbalanced that some matches are done in six minutes.
I'm sorry, but the PvP community has flagrantly bad taste, and cannot be trustes. The only good thing about Seal Rock is that it's so unbalanced that some matches are done in six minutes.
Everyone thinks Poker Night is just a fun time with friends, but what my suggestion presupposes is: what about a Poker Night where everyone is cheating, that always ends in attempted murder?
The dealer is Robert House from Fallout.
The dealer is Robert House from Fallout.
February 6, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Everyone thinks Poker Night is just a fun time with friends, but what my suggestion presupposes is: what about a Poker Night where everyone is cheating, that always ends in attempted murder?
The dealer is Robert House from Fallout.
The dealer is Robert House from Fallout.
Having now finished Metroid Prime 4, part of me wonders if the internet damned the Metroid series by naming its genre after it.
Prime 4 has a lot of really cool ideas, including the ones I said before... but none of those choices make it a better Metroidvania, which is all people were looking for.
Prime 4 has a lot of really cool ideas, including the ones I said before... but none of those choices make it a better Metroidvania, which is all people were looking for.
I feel like Metroid Prime 4, while a good game if taken in a vacuum, is testament to something:
That it doesn't matter if you've come up with the best answer if nobody wanted the question asked.
Prime 4's is full of great ideas for the right way to do things that nobody wants Metroid doing anyway.
That it doesn't matter if you've come up with the best answer if nobody wanted the question asked.
Prime 4's is full of great ideas for the right way to do things that nobody wants Metroid doing anyway.
February 5, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Having now finished Metroid Prime 4, part of me wonders if the internet damned the Metroid series by naming its genre after it.
Prime 4 has a lot of really cool ideas, including the ones I said before... but none of those choices make it a better Metroidvania, which is all people were looking for.
Prime 4 has a lot of really cool ideas, including the ones I said before... but none of those choices make it a better Metroidvania, which is all people were looking for.
Reposted by Cleretic, FFXIV Lore Dork 🏳️⚧️
Thinking about potential inspiration from MtG in the Souls series, I'm a bit curious if there's any connection with how the miracle Wrath of the Gods is a big circular explosion.
Notably, though the localization is slightly different in English, the Japanese name for both is exactly the same, 神の怒り.
Notably, though the localization is slightly different in English, the Japanese name for both is exactly the same, 神の怒り.
February 4, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Thinking about potential inspiration from MtG in the Souls series, I'm a bit curious if there's any connection with how the miracle Wrath of the Gods is a big circular explosion.
Notably, though the localization is slightly different in English, the Japanese name for both is exactly the same, 神の怒り.
Notably, though the localization is slightly different in English, the Japanese name for both is exactly the same, 神の怒り.
I feel like Metroid Prime 4, while a good game if taken in a vacuum, is testament to something:
That it doesn't matter if you've come up with the best answer if nobody wanted the question asked.
Prime 4's is full of great ideas for the right way to do things that nobody wants Metroid doing anyway.
That it doesn't matter if you've come up with the best answer if nobody wanted the question asked.
Prime 4's is full of great ideas for the right way to do things that nobody wants Metroid doing anyway.
January 30, 2026 at 1:56 AM
I feel like Metroid Prime 4, while a good game if taken in a vacuum, is testament to something:
That it doesn't matter if you've come up with the best answer if nobody wanted the question asked.
Prime 4's is full of great ideas for the right way to do things that nobody wants Metroid doing anyway.
That it doesn't matter if you've come up with the best answer if nobody wanted the question asked.
Prime 4's is full of great ideas for the right way to do things that nobody wants Metroid doing anyway.
My hope? JUST LET ME GO TO MERACYDIA GOD DAMNIT! I've been waiting so long!
But my prediction? Everyone's gonna act like Halmarut is new, fresh and different, but she's just gonna be a fucking Ascian again, but with different verbs. My hopes about her and people's reactions to her are NOT high.
But my prediction? Everyone's gonna act like Halmarut is new, fresh and different, but she's just gonna be a fucking Ascian again, but with different verbs. My hopes about her and people's reactions to her are NOT high.
#qotd #ffxivqotd #wolqotd
This is more for us not our WOLS (however you can answer as your WOL)
What are your hopes for 8.0? What jobs/MSQ story lines/glams etc do you hope for in 8.0?
Or do you have any predictions for the overarching story?
This is more for us not our WOLS (however you can answer as your WOL)
What are your hopes for 8.0? What jobs/MSQ story lines/glams etc do you hope for in 8.0?
Or do you have any predictions for the overarching story?
January 29, 2026 at 3:52 AM
My hope? JUST LET ME GO TO MERACYDIA GOD DAMNIT! I've been waiting so long!
But my prediction? Everyone's gonna act like Halmarut is new, fresh and different, but she's just gonna be a fucking Ascian again, but with different verbs. My hopes about her and people's reactions to her are NOT high.
But my prediction? Everyone's gonna act like Halmarut is new, fresh and different, but she's just gonna be a fucking Ascian again, but with different verbs. My hopes about her and people's reactions to her are NOT high.
Today, we're covering one of the greatest unsolved mysteries...
And the answer might surprise you.
And the answer might surprise you.
January 28, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Today, we're covering one of the greatest unsolved mysteries...
And the answer might surprise you.
And the answer might surprise you.
I'm always happy to see these newer event arts giving spotlight to more niche NPCs.
This time we have the Very Obvious Gay Couples (as long as you ask anyone but them) from the Dawntrail crafting and gathering quests!
This time we have the Very Obvious Gay Couples (as long as you ask anyone but them) from the Dawntrail crafting and gathering quests!
✦❣️≪ #ヴァレンティオンデー ≫❣️✦
🌹来週月曜日から開催🌹
「愛」を伝える祝祭が今年もやってきます🎉
アストリドと一緒に祝祭の準備をしましょう🙌
🗓️ 2月2日（月）～ 2月16日（月）
🌐 sqex.to/aMYgH #FF14
🌹来週月曜日から開催🌹
「愛」を伝える祝祭が今年もやってきます🎉
アストリドと一緒に祝祭の準備をしましょう🙌
🗓️ 2月2日（月）～ 2月16日（月）
🌐 sqex.to/aMYgH #FF14
January 27, 2026 at 11:36 AM
I'm always happy to see these newer event arts giving spotlight to more niche NPCs.
This time we have the Very Obvious Gay Couples (as long as you ask anyone but them) from the Dawntrail crafting and gathering quests!
This time we have the Very Obvious Gay Couples (as long as you ask anyone but them) from the Dawntrail crafting and gathering quests!
A cool idea that accidentally cropped up in my discord server: Reapers from different cultures in FFXIV, wielding different weapons representative of their local cultures.
Mainly, just picture an Ul'dahn Reaper walking around with a fucking sledgehammer.
Mainly, just picture an Ul'dahn Reaper walking around with a fucking sledgehammer.
January 25, 2026 at 10:10 AM
A cool idea that accidentally cropped up in my discord server: Reapers from different cultures in FFXIV, wielding different weapons representative of their local cultures.
Mainly, just picture an Ul'dahn Reaper walking around with a fucking sledgehammer.
Mainly, just picture an Ul'dahn Reaper walking around with a fucking sledgehammer.
Reposted by Cleretic, FFXIV Lore Dork 🏳️⚧️
post a ffxiv meme made by you
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January 22, 2026 at 12:15 PM
post a ffxiv meme made by you
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3.4... ish? By the time I was up to date Dun Scaith was the current raid, but it took months to reach that point, so it probably wasn't there when I started.
I genuinely have no idea how many people were paying attention to patch numbers when they started, though. Do people do that?
I genuinely have no idea how many people were paying attention to patch numbers when they started, though. Do people do that?
#wolqotd During what patch did you start playing XIV?
January 21, 2026 at 3:25 AM
3.4... ish? By the time I was up to date Dun Scaith was the current raid, but it took months to reach that point, so it probably wasn't there when I started.
I genuinely have no idea how many people were paying attention to patch numbers when they started, though. Do people do that?
I genuinely have no idea how many people were paying attention to patch numbers when they started, though. Do people do that?
The fun part of talking to Final Fantasy fans is trying to figure out by context which game is 'their' Final Fantasy; the one that all opinions about the series are formed in relation to. And sometimes realizing that it's a REAL weird one.
I'm not sure how you land on FFIII, but someone sure did.
I'm not sure how you land on FFIII, but someone sure did.
January 19, 2026 at 3:47 AM
The fun part of talking to Final Fantasy fans is trying to figure out by context which game is 'their' Final Fantasy; the one that all opinions about the series are formed in relation to. And sometimes realizing that it's a REAL weird one.
I'm not sure how you land on FFIII, but someone sure did.
I'm not sure how you land on FFIII, but someone sure did.
Playing Tactics Ogre Reborn as someone who grew up with the Final Fantasy remasters is fascinating.
Unlike the FF remasters that try to retain as much of the original vibe as possible, Reborn gives Tactics Ogre everything it can; sweeping music, full voice acting, new visual effects, the works.
Unlike the FF remasters that try to retain as much of the original vibe as possible, Reborn gives Tactics Ogre everything it can; sweeping music, full voice acting, new visual effects, the works.
January 18, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Playing Tactics Ogre Reborn as someone who grew up with the Final Fantasy remasters is fascinating.
Unlike the FF remasters that try to retain as much of the original vibe as possible, Reborn gives Tactics Ogre everything it can; sweeping music, full voice acting, new visual effects, the works.
Unlike the FF remasters that try to retain as much of the original vibe as possible, Reborn gives Tactics Ogre everything it can; sweeping music, full voice acting, new visual effects, the works.
A repost for the later crowd!
I'm genuinely proud of this one, and I think it's something FFXIV does a lot that the playerbase rarely talks about. FFXIV is about politics, but more about the appearance and spectacle rather than actual... y'know, politics.
It's The West Wing but with raid battles.
I'm genuinely proud of this one, and I think it's something FFXIV does a lot that the playerbase rarely talks about. FFXIV is about politics, but more about the appearance and spectacle rather than actual... y'know, politics.
It's The West Wing but with raid battles.
New #FFXIV video day, and we're getting as political as FFXIV ever does.
This game loves writing world leaders making Big, Important Decisions for their people. But what does it like those politicians BEING, exactly? And how much of that is a good thing?
#ffxivlorevids
youtu.be/6_X7wLlw_PU
This game loves writing world leaders making Big, Important Decisions for their people. But what does it like those politicians BEING, exactly? And how much of that is a good thing?
#ffxivlorevids
youtu.be/6_X7wLlw_PU
Final Fantasy XIV loves writing politicians. But what does it like about them?
YouTube video by Cleretic
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 1:10 AM
A repost for the later crowd!
I'm genuinely proud of this one, and I think it's something FFXIV does a lot that the playerbase rarely talks about. FFXIV is about politics, but more about the appearance and spectacle rather than actual... y'know, politics.
It's The West Wing but with raid battles.
I'm genuinely proud of this one, and I think it's something FFXIV does a lot that the playerbase rarely talks about. FFXIV is about politics, but more about the appearance and spectacle rather than actual... y'know, politics.
It's The West Wing but with raid battles.
New #FFXIV video day, and we're getting as political as FFXIV ever does.
This game loves writing world leaders making Big, Important Decisions for their people. But what does it like those politicians BEING, exactly? And how much of that is a good thing?
#ffxivlorevids
youtu.be/6_X7wLlw_PU
This game loves writing world leaders making Big, Important Decisions for their people. But what does it like those politicians BEING, exactly? And how much of that is a good thing?
#ffxivlorevids
youtu.be/6_X7wLlw_PU
Final Fantasy XIV loves writing politicians. But what does it like about them?
YouTube video by Cleretic
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM
New #FFXIV video day, and we're getting as political as FFXIV ever does.
This game loves writing world leaders making Big, Important Decisions for their people. But what does it like those politicians BEING, exactly? And how much of that is a good thing?
#ffxivlorevids
youtu.be/6_X7wLlw_PU
This game loves writing world leaders making Big, Important Decisions for their people. But what does it like those politicians BEING, exactly? And how much of that is a good thing?
#ffxivlorevids
youtu.be/6_X7wLlw_PU
It is literally impossible to 100% Space Station Silicon Valley, because they straight-up forgot to give one early collectible a hitbox.
"games used to release without any game breaking glitches" is such a lie because like every nintendo game had japanese version exclusive glitches all the time
also super paper mario could just randomly crash for no reason, no one ever talks about that.
also super paper mario could just randomly crash for no reason, no one ever talks about that.
January 13, 2026 at 8:15 AM
It is literally impossible to 100% Space Station Silicon Valley, because they straight-up forgot to give one early collectible a hitbox.
This is my new example every time someone asks why I play MMOs solo.
"This is a multiplayer game, why don't you play with other people?"
"I do not want to join Farts Gaming."
"This is a multiplayer game, why don't you play with other people?"
"I do not want to join Farts Gaming."
Thinking about returning to WoW?
Join Farts Gaming as he breaks down the brand-new Catch Up Experience and highlights a few things you may have missed.
Watch now: blizz.ly/4pAGVDx
Join Farts Gaming as he breaks down the brand-new Catch Up Experience and highlights a few things you may have missed.
Watch now: blizz.ly/4pAGVDx
January 9, 2026 at 11:36 PM
This is my new example every time someone asks why I play MMOs solo.
"This is a multiplayer game, why don't you play with other people?"
"I do not want to join Farts Gaming."
"This is a multiplayer game, why don't you play with other people?"
"I do not want to join Farts Gaming."
Calyx is delivering a fucking masterclass in how to bring a great, different villain energy to the game, and in fact all of Final Fantasy.
And nobody really cares, because he's not a sad, sympathetic bean, wouldn't look good shirtless, and is currently standing next to an Ascian.
And nobody really cares, because he's not a sad, sympathetic bean, wouldn't look good shirtless, and is currently standing next to an Ascian.
January 9, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Calyx is delivering a fucking masterclass in how to bring a great, different villain energy to the game, and in fact all of Final Fantasy.
And nobody really cares, because he's not a sad, sympathetic bean, wouldn't look good shirtless, and is currently standing next to an Ascian.
And nobody really cares, because he's not a sad, sympathetic bean, wouldn't look good shirtless, and is currently standing next to an Ascian.
I love how many of the quote posts for this are celebraiting Anairis for completely different roles, they've got a surprisingly big resume!
I have to add to it: Hot damn it's Kimberley from Street Fighter 6!
I have to add to it: Hot damn it's Kimberley from Street Fighter 6!
"Let's put on a lovely show for the audience, hmm?" 🐝
The adorable but deadly, sweet but poisonous, Light-heavyweight Arcadion fighter: Honey B. Lovely, voiced by Anairis Quiñones!
The adorable but deadly, sweet but poisonous, Light-heavyweight Arcadion fighter: Honey B. Lovely, voiced by Anairis Quiñones!
January 7, 2026 at 10:42 AM
I love how many of the quote posts for this are celebraiting Anairis for completely different roles, they've got a surprisingly big resume!
I have to add to it: Hot damn it's Kimberley from Street Fighter 6!
I have to add to it: Hot damn it's Kimberley from Street Fighter 6!
The thing that's interesting to me about the DDoSes on FFXIV isn't the frequency, the mechanism, or any particular reactions by FFXIV's developers.
It's that, if you understand anything about IT, you know that these DDoS attempts are TERRIBLE. Like, this is just a dogshit, bottom-tier DDoS.
It's that, if you understand anything about IT, you know that these DDoS attempts are TERRIBLE. Like, this is just a dogshit, bottom-tier DDoS.
January 6, 2026 at 12:26 PM
The thing that's interesting to me about the DDoSes on FFXIV isn't the frequency, the mechanism, or any particular reactions by FFXIV's developers.
It's that, if you understand anything about IT, you know that these DDoS attempts are TERRIBLE. Like, this is just a dogshit, bottom-tier DDoS.
It's that, if you understand anything about IT, you know that these DDoS attempts are TERRIBLE. Like, this is just a dogshit, bottom-tier DDoS.
In a world of both live service games and franchises that go on way too long, we need to bring back 'jumping the shark' as a term, and ensure that we all actually know what it means.
It's the moment where you can tell the point of some ongoing media has been lost; whatever it was, it's gone now.
It's the moment where you can tell the point of some ongoing media has been lost; whatever it was, it's gone now.
This place needs some Innocuous Discourse pronto. Quote this with a take that’s not political or aggressive
January 6, 2026 at 7:01 AM
In a world of both live service games and franchises that go on way too long, we need to bring back 'jumping the shark' as a term, and ensure that we all actually know what it means.
It's the moment where you can tell the point of some ongoing media has been lost; whatever it was, it's gone now.
It's the moment where you can tell the point of some ongoing media has been lost; whatever it was, it's gone now.