WTF in Vanadiel - An FFXI Podcast

PLEASE NOTE, THERE IS A MINOR CORRECTION BELOW. --- It was not one thing, but everything everywhere. Eventually you come to a point where it isn't even worth associating with it anymore, and this also means ending direct guidance. However, that doesn't change all the many moments along the way. In this episode I will be talking about the folly. From my start into XI Private Servers to laying out the framework for deep and disturbing corruption within the community, malicious misdeeds, and predatory behavior. If two words could sum up private servers it would be moral disengagement. There is so much to touch on, and so much still left unsaid after a soul draining four and a half hours. Even further, there were people I could not reveal or details I avoided speaking to in order to keep certain people off the record or out of it. So while I expect the typical denial, dismissal, downplaying, deflecting, or malicious responses. The purpose here is to lay the framework and speak to the wrongdoings and malfeasance. So whether it is continuing your misbehavior as a GM across servers, trying to sexually prey upon women in the community, being another peanut in the gallery, or just enabling and encouraging it all as the smug egotistical head of a fleeting FFXI server. Eventually, no amount of denial and deflection is enough to cover for all the dishonesty and harm. That being said, I really don't personally care about anyone covered in the conversation. The purpose here is to point to the many trails of smoke in the sky on the way to a clear array of dumpster fires that apparently just don't exist, or so they say.. ---- Minor correction: It came to my attention after the fact that I mixed up one picture with another. Theres a ton of shit to sift through so it happens. Thus where I refer to a picture with "0 cleavage", it was instead a completely nonsexual image of a rather ordinary outfit that did have cleavage, as is a thing. It was still the person in question that decided to push the conversation that way and decided to talk about their penis, etc. Mixing up the two pictures in no way changes the argument being presented or the pattern of behavior being illustrated. Also, It was [GM]Ah Puch who banned Blossom. In case the nuance matters. It was really just to illustrate more of the same overarching pattern of behavior.

This week we relearn the joys of podcasting, engage in road rage, find out not everyone is entitled to genocide, and spit in the eye of the paper tiger. Join us on the WTF in Vana'diel Discord for any comments you may have. https://discord.gg/mvbRyf4SAX You may also email us or leave a sincere comment, and we will (probably) gladly get back to you.

This week we catch up after a break. The Vana'diel Live Stream may be gone, but the chicken is still there. Find out just how much you didn't miss any of this. Join us on the WTF in Vana'diel Discord for any comments you may have. https://discord.gg/mvbRyf4SAX You may also email us or leave a sincere comment, and we will (probably) gladly get back to you. Episode Drinks: Fox - Manzanita Sol Spicy - 2020 La Guistiniana - Gavi di Gavi - Lugarara

This week we wear out your lady's Merry New Year uterus with a deep dive into what it even means to make a monthly event engaging. All while blowing the doors off your neighbor's domicile and reaffirming aversion to Reddit. Interview: https://we-are-vanadiel.finalfantasyxi.com/post/?id=741&lang=en Join us on the WTF in Vana'diel Discord for any comments you may have. https://discord.gg/mvbRyf4SAX You may also email us or leave a sincere comment, and we will (probably) gladly get back to you. Episode Drinks: Brahms - Deer Park water Fox - "Uhm, Samsung" - filtered water Spicy - Weihenstephaner Vitus - Weizenbock

This week we return for some Lesser Colibri party action, talk about the soccer field in Treasures of Aht Urhgan that never was, and how to best ruin a birthday party. Interview: https://we-are-vanadiel.finalfantasyxi.com/post/?id=730&lang=en Join us on the WTF in Vana'diel Discord for any comments you may have. https://discord.gg/mvbRyf4SAX You may also email us or leave a sincere comment, and we will (probably) gladly get back to you. Episode Drinks: Fox - "Some coffee with hazelnut" - freshly squeezed via the teet of a live hazelnut, of course. Spicy - 2017 Moving North Pinot Noir

This week we talk about unhealthy work practices that people don't appreciate until interviews a couple decades later, that you can't just remove the labels off of water bottles while posing for a shot, and that Galkas are in fact thick as f|_|ck. Join us on the WTF in Vana'diel Discord for any comments you may have. https://discord.gg/mvbRyf4SAX You may also email us or leave a sincere comment, and we will (probably) gladly get back to you. Episode Drinks: Fox - Spaghetti and some coffee Spicy - Zero Gravity Brewing - Oktoberfest

Could it be a Red Mage episode? Along with casual racism solely against white people?! My god, it is a Christmas miracle! Join us on the WTF in Vana'diel Discord for any comments you may have. https://discord.gg/mvbRyf4SAX You may also email us or leave a sincere comment, and we will (probably) gladly get back to you. Episode Drinks: Fox - Store Brand Cream Soda Spicy Bolero Snort Brewery - There's No Ryeing In Basebull - Rye Lager

Another update is upon us, but this time it has some pizazz. Unlike the return of a certain beer. Join us on the WTF in Vana'diel Discord for any comments you may have. https://discord.gg/mvbRyf4SAX You may also email us or leave a sincere comment, and we will (probably) gladly get back to you. Episode Drinks: Fox - Elysian Brewery - Dank Dust IPA Spicy - Omegang Brewery - Rosetta - Aged Cherry Ale

This week we dive into the coming Master Trial, reinforcing good habits in Vana'diel, and what not to say to young women at work. Join us on the WTF in Vana'diel Discord for any comments you may have. https://discord.gg/mvbRyf4SAX You may also email us or leave a sincere comment, and we will (probably) gladly get back to you. Episode Drinks: Fox - Unsweetened Iced Tea Spicy - 2017 Glatzer - Carnuntum Prellenkurchen - Blaufränkisch

This week we get into the mystery of the woods, find out that the Fujito 4gamer interview is actually positive news, and that our surprise guest doesn't is selective about what goes into their mouth. Join us on the WTF in Vana'diel Discord for any comments you may have. https://discord.gg/mvbRyf4SAX You may also email us or leave a sincere comment, and we will (probably) gladly get back to you. Episode Drinks: Fox - "Water" Spicy - Zywiec, Polish lager

Up in the sky, it's a man! It's a clock! It is a previously established WoW referenced Spicy didn't understand. This week we are joined in a lively group chat with Imanorclock, Brahms, and Velner. Join us on the WTF in Vana'diel Discord for any comments you may have. https://discord.gg/mvbRyf4SAX You may also email us or leave a sincere comment, and we will (probably) gladly get back to you. Episode Drinks: Brahms - "Dr Browns Soda" Imanorclock - "Grape Fanta" Velner - Lagunitas IPA Spicy - Trappistes Rochefort 10

This week we won't be late for school again as we are joined by Firabe of Asura to provide some new player insight. Seeing as they are still in Bayld armor after a year of playing they should be a prime source. As they decided to branch off and take in all the different aspects, side quests, detours, and less traveled paths of the game rather than rush to the end. Don't worry, they respected their time and didn't raise a chocobo or dig. That doesn't mean we are about to yourself your time though. Join us on the WTF in Vana'diel Discord for any comments you may have. https://discord.gg/mvbRyf4SAX You may also email us or leave a sincere comment, and we will (probably) gladly get back to you. Episode Drinks: Demi - "Just water" Fox - Red Bull Spicy - Radeberger Pilsner Zwilkelbier

This week we put all eight fetid legs down in all the wrong directions. Join us on the WTF in Vana'diel Discord for any comments you may have. https://discord.gg/mvbRyf4SAX You may also email us or leave a sincere comment, and we will (probably) gladly get back to you. Episode Drinks: Fox - Water with lemonade flavoring. Spicy - A gifted California Sauvignon Blanc, truly the most unfortunate of gifts.

This week, we talk about certain outfits, a pathetic Sad-gudo Ambuscade, Stage 4 Sortie, and Spicy unsurprisingly finds himself in more trouble. Join us on the WTF in Vana'diel Discord for any comments you may have. https://discord.gg/mvbRyf4SAX You may also email us or leave a sincere comment, and we will (probably) gladly get back to you. Episode Drinks: Fox - Coffee - Tully's Hawaiian Blend Spicy - 2020 Feudi Del Duca Montepulciano

This week, things are said that won't be liked and will be liked. Oh well, big whoop, lol. Join us on the WTF in Vana'diel Discord for any comments you may have. https://discord.gg/mvbRyf4SAX You may also email us or leave a sincere comment, and we will (probably) gladly get back to you. Episode Drinks: Fox - Some water flavoring system named "Circle" with a sweet tea flavored filter in the bottle. Spicy Jack's Abbey Brewing - Kogarashi rice lager.

We now have a page: On BG. This week though, we get back into our groove with some talk about the ginormous June update. Including some discussion of Ambuscade, Volume 1 of the new "We Are Vana'diel" guide, real talk about where the game is at, and everything else you expect. Join us on the WTF in Vana'diel Discord for any comments you may have. https://discord.gg/mvbRyf4SAX You may also email us or leave a sincere comment, and we will (probably) gladly get back to you. Episode Drinks: Fox - F: "Just a Coke" S: No smile? F: "Sure.." Spicy - Zero Gravity - Frankie - Beer with cherry and citrus fruit.

This week we do all the Sorties, save the rainforest, practice defensive driving, fail to social media, and find out that some foes just can't be killed. Join us on the WTF in Vana'diel Discord for any comments you may have. https://discord.gg/mvbRyf4SAX You may also email us or leave a sincere comment, and we will (probably) gladly get back to you. Episode Drinks: Fox - A Baja Blast Spicy - 2018 Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Chateauneuf du Pape :)

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? Join us on the WTF in Vana'diel Discord for any comments you may have. https://discord.gg/mvbRyf4SAX You may also email us or leave a sincere comment, and we will (probably) gladly get back to you. Episode Drinks: Fox - Elysian Brewing - Dank Dust IPA Spicy - 2011 Sierra Cantabria Reserva - Tempranillo (Excellent)

This week we. DODGE! Into the job that is Monk. Join us on the WTF in Vana'diel Discord for any comments you may have. https://discord.gg/mvbRyf4SAX You may also email us or leave a sincere comment, and we will (probably) gladly get back to you. Episode Drinks: Fox - A Coke Spicy - 2019 Sella & Mosca - Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva

This week we talk about Naja's love stick, curry at the old campfire, pianos, and appreciate our listeners. Join us on the WTF in Vana'diel Discord for any comments you may have. https://discord.gg/mvbRyf4SAX You may also email us or leave a sincere comment, and we will (probably) gladly get back to you. Episode Drinks: Fox - I didn't actually ask... Spicy - Jack's Abbey Brewing - Lager Beleza - Lager with some fruits and sh!t.