I'm amazing how many people are seeing the video after such a short time. I wanted to reply and thank all the comments earlier but was on a short vacation before DT. And for any kind viewers who want to stick around I will be trying to make more stuff as the initial release of Dawntrail pans out. I'm planning to do a reaction video of the dungeons and trials with my friends as we'll be doing the MSQ together. After that I'm not sure what my plans for the future are as I still am not quite sure what I want to make on this channel. I will continue to do 14 content when I feel I have something interesting to make but also want to step my toes into other games I love and perhaps Let's Plays if I feel confident enough in my personality and abilities. But for now I hope everyone enjoys Dawntrail and has many amazing adventures in the new world!
I've been playing this game since 1.0 and I have shed so many tears, processed countless of emotions, and made unbreakable bonds with new friends over the many years. This game is beyond "just a game". The artistry in story telling and music and community are so incredible. This video made me tear up and smile and reflect on my own journey for the upteenth time. Thank you for sharing your story. Stay safe fellow Adventurer, and may you ever walk in the light of the Crystal.
It truly is more than a game and I wish I had spoken more in depth on so many topics but the video would be hours long and I wanted to release it in time for the end of EW as tribute to the game, the community, developers and my friends. I am glad my words could give cause for reflection, and hope you enjoy Dawntrail!
Though many people will not see this, this may be true, some do. You shared a piece of your very soul, something so absolutely pure and perfect that we each have within us. This game did a lot for you, I understand, even clearer, what it all means. You reached us, you even saved a life. Not everyone knows what hope, really and truly is, or feels like. Like a arrow of light piercing the dark, you hit a hit a target you may not have known was there. You have more people next to you now, than you think. Thank you, thank you for this.
i reconnected with an old friend i met playing wow as a teenager over ff14 when he invited me to play it with his clan, dragon boots. years later now, in our 30's i've been playing for a while, i've made some of the best friends i've had playing this game and as we're all finishing dawntrail, i can't help but get a lil emotional, this feels like the start of a new adventure similar to how it felt joining a group of people i'd never met before. this games always gonna have a real special place in my heart, from the story and characters itself to the friends i made playing it.
I'm glad you have found those new friendships as well as rekindled old ones, the game has a powerful ability to draw like-minded people together. I am in a similar boat with my friends, as we're all finishing the story it feels like a brand new beginning that I'm sure will lead down a wonderful path just as the journey from ARR to EW was. I hope to see you along the way if not the end!
@@UmbraWynternox me to man and same goes! this games ability to foster one hell of a community has always impressed me, lots to be proud of when it comes to the people who encompass that. it really does, and i am excited and hopeful to see what's next, and you will most definitely be seeing me all the way to the end!! :) yoshi p done won me over baby! lol
Hey there. I found this video in my recommendations, and I found it really moving. Life can be hard at times, and there's no shame in feeling how you feel. Something you said resonated with me, about how the most tragic thing you've ever suffered was the loss of your dog (apologies if I'm missing the correct wording). I've often felt as though it isn't my place to comment on my personal troubles when people I know have it so much worse than I do, but they have thankfully proven very loving and supportive, and I'd like to pay that forward. Your experiences are your own, for better or for worse. What "should be" doesn't have to equal "what is." Feel what you feel, take joy where you can, and accept that your sorrow is your own, and all of your feelings are valid. To use an example from today, a lot of people say "The Acolyte sucks, it ruined Star Wars," or else, "Brie Larson is a horrible actress who ruined Captain Marvel." And if I decide, "Well, I like those things and have no problems with them," then that's perfectly fine and entirely valid. And I remember losing my own dog years ago, and how horrible it made me feel. Others told me to just get over it and move on, but I couldn't, because he wasn't just a pet, he was family. Please, don't let anyone else tell you how to think or how to feel. Be yourself, and let that be perfectly fine. And thank you for sharing your message with all of us. Stand tall, my friend, and may your journey never end. ^_^
The lines from this expansion that stick with me most are "Its the little things that make life worth living, dont you think?" and "After all, miracles happen every day, do they not?"
this video made me cry, every single word struck home for me. thanks for this, everything you said meant a lot. I started playing in post Shadowbringers and played the story from start to finish, doing all relevant content to make Endwalker reflect all that we as players have done. May the sun continue to shine for us all as we forge our paths ahead 🙏
And thank you for watching and listening, I never expected so many people to come across this and to see such strong emotions for everyone is heartwarming
I love this video! Thank you for sharing your FFXIV journey & experiences. Hearing you talk about the characters, other players, and the emotions it brought out reminded me of my own journey through FFXIV over the last 2+ years. Such an emotional journey filled with laughter & tears. I am forever grateful that my brother got me into FFXIV. FFXIV fam forever!
Just wanted to drop a comment to say that Depression strikes at anyone, whether or not they feel they've earned it, or "deserve" to be depressed, it's an insidious illness. I'm so happy that you sound like you're doing better now! Stay strong, and remember, you are so important, so unique, and so needed in this world. When the darkness closes in, reach towards the light, and if you can't see it, reach towards the many, many resources available to you to help you find it
I am doing much better than years ago, though I don't think I made it very clear I no longer think quite as much that I don't "deserved" the feelings I felt. The people around me have made me see that in part I hope anyone who needs to hear that from another can hear it from my words and comments like yours. Thank you for the kind words and hope you enjoy Dawntrail!
@@UmbraWynternox Sorry for the delayed response, life took a swipe at me, and I'm bouncing back. Just wanted to let you know I'm really, really happy to see you're doing better, and I'm *always* willing to lend kind words and a listening ear when I can. Enjoy your journey, fellow Warrior of Light!
When you only a min or 2 in relation each characters burden was really good and interesting I had never stepped back to look at them like that but your absolutely right.
Thank you! I was particular happy with that part and I wish I had included more as I believe nearly every character could be giving a fitting burden, but I didn't want to make the video much longer than it was haha
FF14 has made me think about life. Has given me many new friends and some that just leave suddenly. I have enjoyed being with many FC's and also had a great time with the story so far. I need to get to play Dawntrail as thus far all I have done is get the new jobs. XD The game itself didn't seem at first to draw me in. A streamer friend had been playing it and convinced me to try it. I knew I had been gifted the game ages ago, just the person was doing it for just getting the mount and at the time my computer couldn't handle the space for it. Also the computer I had was starting to run slower so that didn't help. I tried it and at first I had to try Dragoon. that was the starting class I had on my main. She was a Miquo'te (later I changed her to Elezen) and named her after my first D&D character I had. I really loved meeting people, hanging with a co-worker at one point, and just having fun. Not realizing that the game would become so much more than when you start out. When you talked about the people you met along the way. It reminded me of my old FC. Brought a tear to my eye cause I will miss the old days. The group that moved over to Oceanic servers cause they lived in Australia. They are a fun group to hang with and all, just the FC they had (and is rather dead even in dawntrail) has been a husk of it's former self. The old FC house has changed and it is not as whimsical as it once was. The parties and amazing hangouts there. So many memories that I had for the FC. It's been fun so far and I dunno how much longer I will be playing this game, but I will keep adventuring and meet new friends along the way. :)
It is always sad to think of the old days especially when so many good memories come from them. However, the fact you feel so much for them proves just how much they mean to you and the memories you shared with them. Friend groups come and go which is a lesson I've learned these last few years, but the happiness you shared will never leave. No matter how long you play I hope it's always an enjoyable experience and should you ever log out for the last time I hope it is with joyful memories. But until then enjoy whatever adventures come your way!
I started ff14 back in September. And beat it in may. And my god what a ride this was. This is imo, the best final fantasy story ive seen. Some of the best written characters ive personally encountered. The way they make you actually think and question them. Like Emet. I hated him to begin with. But at the end of SdB, I understood him and no longer hated him. By the end of the EndWalker, i genuinely felt bad for him. "Remember us. Remember that we onced lived." When you see the truth of the past, the stuff that's happened, etc, it changes your perspective. When the final scene with Metion came up, I straight up cried. I genuinely felt bad for her. Despite knowing what the mateia did. There's SO much i could say about this game. But to summarize it- it's just beautiful. Hearing Answers in the beginning "man this is Epic" Hearing answers after beating EndWalker "crys in the corner" And remember, a smile better suits a heros face.
The game is very beautiful in it's dialogue, messages, art and music. All around it's one of my all time favorite games and my favorite multiplayer game. I'm happy to hear you caught up just in time for Dawntrail and hope you enjoy many more years of adventures!
@@UmbraWynternox I'll be in Early access this weekend. I'm genuinely curious to see what the games new storyline is going to be over these next couple years.
Rarely ever do I comment on a video at all but I felt strangely drawn to say something as our experiences were very close to the same!! Very powerful stuff and I hope that Dawntrail opens new pathways and avenues for all FFXIV enjoyers!!
I rarely comment on videos, but I gave this video a chance after YT had it on my front page as a suggestion, and I can really tell a lot of passion went into making this! I think anyone that has played FFXIV can say it has had a strong impact on them in some way, and I am no different. I enjoyed your personalized anecdotes of your time playing FFXIV as well. I hope you enjoy Dawntrail along with everyone else! :)
It's wild to think my little video could appear as a recommendation. Thank you very much for the kind words as I really put my heart into this and am glad it shows through even my subpar editing and script. I hope you enjoy Dawntrail as well friend and continue to have wonderful adventures!
As someone that rarely if ever comments on videos, I really just wanted to say how much I enjoyed this video. Your script writing for this was genuinely stunning and told such a well connected and satisfying narrative, with that last segment in particular moving me to tears. Genuinely hope you're super proud of this video and can't wait to see where you go, follow that creativity till the end
Thank you so very much for your kind words and comment. I was nervous the whole time the script felt disjointed but it's relieving to see so many feel differently. Please look forward to more as next I plan to talk about all the new dungeons and trials! I can't say I'll be making something quite like this for the time being but I would like to make similarly scripted videos about other games I enjoy
Hear... The songs created by nature and civilization. Feel... The multitude of sensations life offers. Think... And find your own reason to carry on from without and within. Edit: You know, tjose retrospective videos luke these are not just great to see what others think, but also to offer new impulses to bring thoughts to light. In Ultima Thule, we learn the reason , the answer, of every Scion. Thancred: To live and help others survive. Estinien: To be free from the past and moving past vengeance. Y'Shtola and Urianger: To seek wisdom from all around all worlds. G'raha: To learn the stories of many heroes and spread them so they may inspire new ones. The Twins: To pave the path for a brighter and better future.
I've stepped away from FFXIV because life had become busy, but this video strongly reminded me why I stuck with it during the pandemic. Your delivery on how this game, and everyone's personal journey, changes them (often for the better) was fantastic. Please continue creating wonderful content.
Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement! I understand life gets in the way of our hobbies but I hope you find the time to return to the game and enjoy as much as you did before
I stumbled across this video at 2:30am. I appreciate your heartfelt ability to extract my soul from way too many tears. T-T But more seriously, I'm really glad that you're finding ways to continue walking forward, fellow Warrior of Light! I hope you continue to love the game going forward into our vacation arc! I'm looking forward to the sights the New World has to offer, and I hope you are, too! Please stay safe, and keep expressing yourself! You have a beautiful way with words, and your video is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your tale! Veed ♥
I cannot thank you enough for the reply my friend and I hope all the same to you! It's wonderful to see so many people resonating with my journey through the game and it's lessons.
I joined Final Fantasy XIV during the lockdown in 2020. at that time I felt alone because of said lockdown. but FFXIV it gave me COMMUNITY. it pulled me through the rough times of the lockdown. and now I embrace the beautiful story and lessons it has taught me. and when Venat asked the question about our journey being worthwile something inside me just broke and I began to cry. for me, FFXIV has changed how I see my life. I now appreciate the small things. those small moments of joy that act as a beacon in the storm that can be life. Final Fantasy XIV has shown me so much. the biggest thing I learned from the game is that it's not the destination that matters, it's the journey to get there that does.
God DAMN it, will I ever stop tearing up whenever I watch any FFXIV retrospective vid... It's the same every time: I see a relevant thumbnail in my recommendeds and I can't help but click it, knowing full well that it will only lead to sighs, tears and melancholy.
I started Final Fantasy XIV in the height of the pandemic 4 years ago. and over those 4 years I have kindled many friendships and experienced many ups and downs. but I would not trade those experiences for anything. it taught me that it's always the small things in our lives that make everything worthwhile
