The Secret Behind FFXIV's Best Players...

[@PintFrumpyrat]

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[@PintFrumpyrat]

poggers october video

[@craigwithee]

Can we get a marvel snap or warhammer 40k tacitus code? I need to up my game.

[@RiogaRivera]

get a job

[@Raspotnik]

@@RiogaRivera xD

[@banzaikawa]

Bro why do you make it so good? I can't even skip the ad.

[@BestBunnyPeridot]

I appreciate the concept that being nice to sprouts is just to get them addicted so they can't leave

[@Wanderer_lke]

wait what im a sprout and now i cant leave either

[@maltysnacks5577]

FFXIV is a siren song. The kind of danger you would willingly embrace.

[@Tommydiistar]

@@Wanderer_lke lol there is no leaving this game welcome to hell and YP is the devil Muaaaaa 😂

[@Wanderer_lke]

@@Tommydiistar Honestly im glad to be here

[@ReallyEvilPigeon]

Worked on me

[@ZeDoctorTod]

I like how he expresses his struggle with crippling schizophrenia in such an artistic form

[@MeowMeowGT]

Heh

[@genbeuden2114]

Heh

[@swasloids]

this comment made fluids leave my nose while air came out

[@SierusD]

I love all the different Pints

[@AnghelVick]

pls tag the moment of art that you were trying to explain? I did not find it at all

[@AlterCody]

The “Omg he thinks my armour is cool” line cracks me up every time, it’s what I’m still waiting to hear in game

[@edgarlarios4718]

I heard it myself with that exact armor set.

[@caosisaac]

I'VE HEARD IT A FEW TIMES! It always makes me grin.

[@mac_sour]

level 21 newbie here, i think your armor is probably pretty fucking rad dude. keep it up

[@sunnie2860]

I am that person "Omg they think my armour/glam is cool" xD

[@argentnyx870]

I haven't gotten many cools but I've gotten other positive comments

[@dylonadams1660]

when someone has 250k subs and gets 250k views in the first day after posting a video, they have found their craft. Its rare to have that kind of retention. Good shit dude

[@theburgundyroom]

14:18 - Oh hey, that's us! We absolutely loved the video. Glad to see us highlighted as one of the many different ways to play the game!

[@anubis7457]

Can’t wait to see every FF 14 Streamer under the sun react to this.

[@Zedris]

so all 3 of them?

[@vehicle1750]

$10 on Asmongold being the first

[@arxeha]

@@vehicle1750 $5 Zepla is second

[@burtwonk]

I’ll watch them all lol

[@sweatyraider7241]

@@arxeha $3 preach will be third

[@Rujiji]

Dread it. Run from it. The RP still arrives

[@Soress9]

Perfectly lewd, as all conversations should be.

[@wotwott2319]

Free will is an illusion, all roads lead to RP

[@tokiri5680]

Rujiji, join the cult!

[@kyero8724]

Why play the fucking game for the "STORY" if you're not gonna RP a little bit?

[@whitesonicex]

Imagine roleplaying in a roleplaying game

[@miguelramos6059]

Genuinely surprised FFXIV hasn't contacted you to do some official promo yet, your editing and script skills are on another level 😍

[@TobiStarGaming]

Who says they haven't. Could be an underwraps hush hush thing. 😯 I can hope.

[@miner2119]

@@TobiStarGaming true

[@3ASY355]

Would be cool, but it’s a 1,000,000 % not happening lol. Lots of the effects he use in his video are achieved with mods. Like the Ascian mask, that’s a mod. I doubt SE would commission him 💀

[@AdamOwenBrowning]

@@3ASY355 You're right it's not happening, but not because of a mod for visual effect in a video - SE use visual mods to take their screenshots that are for marketing future content l0l! that's why I feel fine with using Gshade (also used by Pint in this video for stuff like depth of field) - Square does it too. It's a little harder for a company based out of Japan to work with non-Japanese speakers because of the requirement of translation and differences in business culture - it's not like Yoshi-P's algorithm (or any of his staff's) would ever show him this video in English, and I think 250k subs is still too small to get the recognition of the big Square purely from name recognition alone.

[@3ASY355]

@@AdamOwenBrowning SE is not out there using visual mods for their marketing content. They have access to the actual game engine where they can tune the visual fidelity of the game however they want, they not out here using third party mods. The mod i am talking about is the Ascian mask mods not gshade, the one he has is something that is actually modifying the in game files. I don't i need to tell what has happened in the past months when it come to these in game modifications.

[@seraphatori]

I am so proud of how much pint has grown and do not mind the long breaks whatsoever to have videos of this high quality. Keep enjoying what you do and welcome to FFXIV

[@saitoXamaterasu]

The carbuncle in gpose is the most dark joke of the entire video , well done

[@drayman101]

Can you please explain, it's been bugging me lol

[@lumix1186]

@@drayman101 IKR

[@suplexsuarez3384]

​@@lumix1186 simply put a carbuncle can be used by an enlightened gposer to clone another players likeness and gear or lack thereof. Can also be used for a variety of wholesome props to have your character hold or use like phones, coffee mugs, vehicles, beds, torture devices, whips, toys, chains..

[@lumix1186]

@@suplexsuarez3384 LMAOO NOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@CogniVision]

IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW

[@brookeculotta9843]

How many years have I waited for this moment..

[@luiz8755]

we stand together!

[@MelaniAlarcon]

i dont wanna cry so soon

[@eshbena]

@@MelaniAlarcon Don't cry! A smile better befits a hero! :)

[@ecchidragon8038]

@@eshbena 🥲

[@jamesodwyer4181]

"Healers, did you watch the guide?" "Blood for the blood lily!!!" "Uh oh"

[@bellingtoned]

Hes a minecraft KZbin enjoyer o god

[@slugrancher]

@@bellingtoned It's a Jocat Crap Guide to FFXIV reference, don't worry, they're cool.

[@anti-macro]

Worth the wait, every time. "A delayed video is eventually good, but a rushed video is bad forever" - Julius Caesar

[@specialnewb9821]

The best part is FF14 totally disproves it 😄

[@AdamOwenBrowning]

@@specialnewb9821 1.0 is a terrible release forever. FFXIV didn't disprove it that, it REMADE ITSELF almost entirely and against all odds, re-released less terrible than its permanently terrible pre-ARR launch

[@DawnAfternoon]

"My brother didn't say that" -Julia Caesar, probably

[@specialnewb9821]

@@DawnAfternoon Julia, not June.

[@DawnAfternoon]

@@specialnewb9821 Oh, my bad!

[@tinker1945]

Hats off to Pint. He told us next video would be in 8 months, and he delivered. Love a man who keeps his word.

[@cattysplat]

FFXIV's love and respect for sprouts makes it the best darn experience for a new player in an MMO ever. Feeling like worthless garbage that needs to rush to endgame to be even noticed has been my experience in the majority of MMOs. Being allowed to take my time and not rush is my favourite thing in the world and this game's community embraces that desire to experience everything it's got to offer.

[@ChaoticGoodPeasant23]

Every time I see a sprout I make sure to let them know this MMO is different than most. This one is truly about the journey, the destination will always be different. You'll be an RPer, or a Raider, or something in between. Don't worry so much about that, but absolutely worry about returning to the Waking Sands.

[@AddedSugar9]

Hard to take advice from someone activity promoting Raid.

[@zaynkor2670]

Dude I don't even care if your next video takes a year to make, they are always 100% High Quality. Waiting is always worth it.

[@ChibiOnVR]

He can't. Tataru will spend all his money if he does that...

[@tunah.z4983]

I love the representation for so many ways to enjoy the game. I can't wait to see you play through endwalker and vicariously relive my life from one year ago.

[@spacetaco048]

I can't wait to get through endwalker too! I play one quest a day because of my inability to read any longer than a minute :D

[@sporebliss]

"I'm just gonna AFK in Limsa for a few minutes. Nothing bad will happen." 12 seconds later "Let's all dance in synch, girls!"

[@tylerelom2712]

My world has the dancing lalas

[@basteala525]

I love how behind the jokes and the memes there's really a profound kind of message at the ends of these videos. This was another treat to watch, thank you.

[@housequay]

Yo. I started this game two years ago, and got sent this video when I was still in ARR (to keep spinning the wholesome cycle anew). As of this October, almost TO THE DAY I started, I finished Endwalker's base story. I am now back to see every reference that went over my head. It has been 2 years, and I am still a sprout.

[@Kori-ko]

Tall Pint is definitely the most cursed thing I've seen all day.

[@bellb5731]

most cursed thing was that carbuncle joke

[@gateauxq4604]

Next to Tallphinaud. Literally.

[@diegosalazar793]

@@bellb5731 I actually didn't understand that lol

[@ellianerain876]

@@diegosalazar793 you poor sweet summer child

[@Geekezf]

@@diegosalazar793 Let's say it used for...academic purposes.

[@Andarion00]

Pint's editing as usual is absolute chef kiss

[@SneakyMuffin]

Tataru doing the ad read is FUCKING INSPIRED.

[@laharlkent]

She is mad because small to me

[@I_Am_Caliban]

The transition into the ad was so fucking smooth I didn't even know it was an ad at first

[@aftertone3146]

Been a sprout for like 12 months as well and honestly, I dont wanna ever stop being one. Its like everyone is pampering me like an Onee-san who has just found a lone Shota and it feels nice...

[@IdleCommentator]

Okay, for people interested about some tracks from video (as was I): 8:00 (and on) - "Valorant" - "Karanlığın" 8:43 (and on) - "Witcher 3" - "The Fields of Ard Skellig" 9:28 (and on) - "League of Legends" - Sett's theme 9:57 (and on) - "League of Legends" - Pantheon's theme

[@captRhay]

oh wow dude thank you so much for this. i was about to comment asking for the music

[@piros6506]

What about the music starting at 10:40?

[@undeny]

tysm!

[@tyty8484]

@@piros6506 Some version of Equilibrium (Sophia's theme) that i can't find....

[@charcustom9875]

Please 14:47. I'm thinking it's a theme from Animal Crossings but I'm not totally sure.

[@Sarshu]

Being nice to sprouts as a Veteran is like being a weed dealer that gives food with every purchase. Be kind, get them hooked

[@whysnana]

The chaotic energy of Pints content is that of Fandaniel, and I am here for it.

[@theclockworktempest]

man, I had to stop not even two minutes in because I got chaotic Ascian energy from the script that I had to come find a comment. (I mean, even despite the garb, I was thinking "omg, is Solus zon Galvus speaking to me? what is this condescending sardonic melody I know so well...")

[@whiteydiamond]

Shut up lol

[@whysnana]

@@whiteydiamond nah I'm good 🙃

[@fennyfenris]

How does your editing keep getting better wtf

[@artuno1207]

Video only took them so long cause they were learning how to use mods and GPOSE for the character edits and cinematography haah

[@DawnAfternoon]

Just as Yoshi-P is the primal of FF14, Pint is the primal of FF14 videos. They only get stronger.

[@kalacchenicova]

For anyone interested, music at 12:48 is Mittsies - Alchemy

[@LordofCruxis]

You can only ever see things from one angle by yourself, but with others, your picture can become a diorama

[@shiraloli]

this video is basically Emet-Selch reevaluating our worth and finally coming to terms with our existence XD Your Zenos voice is immaculate as always!

[@mammanomaly]

All stages of MMORPG players beautifully portrayed in a 17 minute video

[@beaniemomo2708]

Can't believe it. Finally. Another Pint video dropped after 78947239516438248 years. Blessed to be around.

[@DarthSidian]

Pint being a Lalafell is the most fitting thing ever. This game's also perfect for his editing style.

[@maestrodan9984]

We're halfway through towards getting pint's next video, I'm so excited!

[@crzmicky]

The fact that pint liked this means it’s true, halfway there

[@maestrodan9984]

@@crzmicky I couldn't have said it better myself

[@gaijinhunter]

If the Oscars included KZbin movies, you'd be the winner. Awesome vid, great editing, funny humour, actually enjoyable ads (they better pay you good!), and a warm message at the end :) Best 17min45s I spent since your last vid!

[@BubblyBoar]

First Grinding Gear and now Pint. Love seeing my favorite MH creator around

[@ElZamo92]

OH GOD… that thing with the armor happened to me… I had just finished Endwalker and started leveling DRK. One day I was there standing in Ul Dah managing my inventory when a lala sprout came to me and asked me about my gear… I had the exact same reaction… main difference is that we became friends and now that lala helps when I need to do weird shit like raids with only BLU

[@gateauxq4604]

The 🥹 is real

[@maxterdelta2220]

i have never touched the games pint talks about, but men his editing is so entertaining

[@tim9680]

Did you know that the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV has a free trial, and includes the entirety of A Realm Reborn AND the award-winning Heavensward expansion up to level 60 with no restrictions on playtime?

[@ForgettableAgain]

Did you know that the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV has a free trial, and includes the entirety of A Realm Reborn AND the award-winning Heavensward expansion up to level 60 with no restrictions on playtime? Sign up, and enjoy Eorzea today!

[@Kenionatus]

Did you know that the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV has a free trial, and includes the entirety of A Realm Reborn AND the award-winning Heavensward expansion up to level 60 with no restrictions on playtime? Sign up, and enjoy Eorzea today!

[@xicision2533]

Did you know that the critically acclaimed MMO RPG Final Fantasy XIV has a free trial, and includes the entirety of A realm reborn and the critically acclaimed expansion Heavensward up to level 60 with no restrictions on playtime?

[@ARGOS-THOR]

Did you know that the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV has a free trial, and includes the entirety of A Realm Reborn AND the award-winning Heavensward expansion up to level 60 with no restrictions on playtime?

[@RagnasDarkside]

This is now the quintessential FFXIV experience video, probably forever. Gold standard as always, Pint!

[@xtremefurrycat]

Man making me miss playing FFXIV, I've been so busy with a job and school for software engineering, I haven't had time to just hang out with friends like I used to. Anyways great video! There is so much passion you put into these and they are always amazing. Thanks again for such a wonderful video even if it took a while to see it.

[@axellis8333]

I'm never even mad about how long the vids take. They're all edited so much I can't imagine the time it takes for just a few of the shots in it

[@206Zelda]

All jokes aside, I've been a Sprout for 18 months just because I went "Ooo, Diadem, what's that? Oh, the Firmament? Time to dissect this badboy so I can teach others later! Eureka? The Bozjan Soutern warfront? Rinse and repeat and--Oh, is that a Manderville questline? And wait, I can't beat these Triad NPCs, but the best cards come from Emerald/Diamond/Ruby, and oh wow, the G-Warrior cards requires Extreme!" I had one guy (understandably) mock me for putting a Danger Dorito on my head when we were facing down Eden Titan -- "A Sprout telling me how to play? Get gud, scrub" and I smiled and said "Feel free to ignore me, if you're hard enough". My RDM saved that bub TWICE after he fell off TWICE and he didn't even stay for lootrolls.

[@cattysplat]

I started a new character to experience it all over again. I forgot how much I miss the Novice Network goofing as a global chat keeping you company.

[@Galiant2010]

Yeah, I started my main character in April of 2020 but I've spent so much time unlocking all the side dungeons/trials/raids and grinding out gear and mounts that I want, and relic weapons. Still only just now doing level 82 quests in EW lol.

[@kadian299]

It’s pretty easy to see why your videos take so long to complete. The amount of editing in this is staggering. Great stuff.

[@flashguard1949]

dear god the editing alone deserves a sub! that had to take at least a month O_O props!

[@lillypearl2027]

When somebody tells me that my character looks great i love love love it ...i am all in for the glamour..i love your video

[@kalorathekau]

I'm surprised at the wholesome ending; I thought this was actually just going to be an 18-minute flex on being an Ultimate Legend haha I'm glad you're enjoying the community and producing such great videos for us to enjoy! Don't burn yourself out! I take breaks from the game myself, and return for the major patches :)

[@xaby996]

I return for the next expac. At this rate there will be 3 more expacs before I finish shadowbringers

[@jessicajones641]

Low key I love watching sprouts experienced the emotional trauma we have gone through 😂

[@whiteydiamond]

Fuckin cringe

[@Isthisbetterdouche]

Haurchefant... I will never love again 🤣

[@littlemugi8238]

I am scared now

[@richardsmith1898]

That raiding combat scene was absolutely amazing. You should consider voice over work. You got a young Liam O'Brien kinda voice going there. Great vid as usual!

[@zackfair6203]

Thought this was from a cutscene of Caius from ffxiii-2 at first 😅

[@petermatis6083]

That speech gave me shivers. Tho that music sounds familiar, I can't place it. 0_o it's kinda driving me crazy.

[@zackfair6203]

Oh, some of the music was from FFXIII-2 indeed

[@urchids]

HE DIDNT FrUCKING LIE WHEN HE SAID IT WOULD TAKE EIGHT MONTHS

[@utau2746]

Ok but like, the raid section is legitimately fantastic editing! I would watch a video of just this 10:06 like god damn!!!

[@PMSeymour]

It’s been a long time since I was this excited to see an upload, bless you Pint

[@senjupura]

Pint's editing is really God level... Wow...

[@jonathanfarmer3131]

Finally confirmed. Adult Alphinaud...will be a DADDY. Your editing just keeps getting better. LOVE your work.

[@Ceno-2k]

This is the best editing I've ever seen in literally anything, it's literally artwork

[@Puggle-bot]

You know... I was a sprout for almost a full year. Started playing in January 2023 and only just completed ShB on December 31st that same year 😂 I DID however, become a battle mentor on the 5th of January when I passed the halfway mark through Endwalker!

[@dale6849]

Your videos made me pick up ff14, and i just wanted to say thank you for creating such unique and interesting content, your channel is such a hidden gem, i hope you keep making more amazing content

[@phantomasuras]

Man, that ending? Feelings, I appreciate you making this, I've never imagined I would learn a lesson from an animated FFXIV video, thank you.

[@jaredletto81]

This was honestly such a wonderful thing to see before going to bed! Your editing seems to be getting better with every video. Which is insane considering how great it already was!

[@oprime0078]

As someone who, honestly rather recently, got into the game I entirely understand the love the community has for this game and each other. It’s a game even if I’m rather new that I can’t stop suggesting to friends of mine because of how much there is you can do. Your videos have always shown that and have been infinitely enjoyable to watch. Continue being awesome!

[@Naviachi]

This video is the best ad for FF14 I've ever seen.

[@ninnoofthelastunicorn]

Man Pint, mad respect for being able to capture the dramatic moments in the story without spoiling anything. That shot of you and Alphi sitting in House Fortemps rattled me.

[@craigwithee]

new pint video???? My day is made! Thanks for the content as always. Cant wait to watch it again tomorrow when asmond finds it.

[@DiscoSamurai]

We do feel like that at 2:37 when someone compliments our glamour and weapons, haha. THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER EPIC VIDEO, PINT! The wait was so worth it.

[@OcioCamaraMx]

Pint is the only content creator I don't only fully watch the ads, but I replay them

[@starofaetherius]

My boy was so busy playing and enjoying the game he forgot to make content for it xD don't worry, we still love you Pint.

[@MikeBison_]

I hope you do a video about just PvP, Pint. The hilarity you can capture of Frontlines and CC would be hilarious :D

[@NaamahTheia]

Three cheers for the best editing this game community has going for it

[@jeffreylivermore1048]

I enjoyed how Pint showed the natural progression of ff14 gamers. Sprout > playing for story > raiding and endgame content > rpers who do all that stuff and more.

[@Kalixxen]

As a sprout player (just started heavensward) I think a large part of me continuing to play the game and enjoy it comes from the story yeah, but also from all the positive interactions I've had with my FC mates as well as randoms. Also I love the video papa Pint much love mwah mwah

[@nicholascunningham4439]

"I even made a fucking DENNY'S" Amazing. Art.

[@colinblau6119]

YES, finally another Pint video so I can try and learn his editing style, well knowing I will never try editing myself because I study Computer Science and not anything art related

[@blueshoals]

I didn't realize how much I needed a healthy chuckle after such a long, tiresome day. Perfect timing. Thanks, Pint!

[@CoKeHQ1]

Oh my god, making Tataru do the Raid shadow legends sponsor was so good. way to make the usual sponsor so entertaining. I'm So happy that you make FFXIV vids. edit: God it's been 7 months? feels like yesterday, but in reality 7 months ago I didn't yet know I was going to pass exams and get into school and move to new town. wild. and now I've been studying for 2 months in that school, feels like so much has happened in a short period of time.

[@JamesRogers1983]

Watching this a year later. Things I said I wouldn’t do when I first watched this video I do on the daily. Still building the confidence to do the hardcore raiding stuff, but I remember watching this for the first time and being grateful for all we have in the game. Looking back at the past year of things I’ve done in game and I’m still grateful. I watch this with tears in my eyes as I’m reminded of what a great world we “live” in. Now. Time to jump on and say hi to my character and get to a weekend of fun. Thanks Pint ❤

[@LelloDalamiq]

The Nanamo simping is top tier. As a Ul'dah Lalafell start, you captured this notion PERFECTLY.

[@RatTimes12]

Nanamo has caused me to go to places I wouldn't go with a gun

[@ElliottFenton]

Love how you represent friends going through MSQ and skipping stuff. I feel this too much lol. Amazing video as always

[@Dragon_Lair]

I’ve been a sprout for about 11 months now myself. I am in Stormblood (level 61 quests, I’m higher than that.) I can safely say that yes, treat us sprouts well and for the love of Hydalin, DO NOT SKIP CUTSCENES! As a former WoW player, that took adjusting to, but I am grateful that I took my time to enjoy the content.

[@dafire9634]

I hope you've found your new home after the turbulent waters you took to get here with the refugee ships. And you've got a lot more to see still

[@Dragon_Lair]

@@dafire9634 Thanks. Got a great Free Company, kind of got REALLY into omnicrafting, and I've decorated my apartment quite thoroughly. I know I've got a long way to go but I am enjoying the journey.

[@gabrielamaro1470]

This video was worth the wait, it might just be the funniest FFXIV video I've ever seen. If i could like it twice I would!

[@Flowa]

''next video is not gonna take 7months, it's gonna take 8'' WELL WELL WELL. 1 MORE MONTH TO WAIT.

[@RandomKid1015]

The editing is so good, always gets a chuckle out of me

[@HaySidney]

Says it'll be 8 months until the next video. *checks calendar* Interesting.

[@aszhuri4461]

just one more month till the new creative work of art.

[@FlipaDipDipp]

The PvP part caught me so off guard I almost choked. Amazing editing, Pint!

[@tso2150]

This here is the video that made me take the plunge into FFXIV. And truly, I don't know if it's my ADHD, or what, but it's by far the best time I've ever had in an MMO. Thank you so much, Pint. Your videos are great and bring me so much joy! 😊

[@Hedspaces]

when i first started ff14, i did not have the best experience, for starters, i was introduced to the game from a friend of mine, who plays on germany's server. i do not live in Europe, so i was dealing with lag, and on top of that, i was in one of the most TOXIC servers. so i was a sprout, new to the game, in a server where most people are hardened vets. i got yelled at ALOT. and now im on lamia, and i have a CRIPPLING fear of doing ANYTHING with ANYONE. trails, dungeons, gold saucer events, i get crippling anxiety.

[@OutlawViIe]

Spectacular edits and good comedy, Well done Pint. Cheers lad

[@Sonderasf]

All hits no misses. Tis the ways of Sir Pint.

[@natebroadus8474]

These videos are my drug. The story skipping part hit me. It's funny, whenever people say, "FFXIV is just walking from place to place talking to NPC's, it's bullshit," I always ask, "What did they say?" Usually, they don't know because they rushed through it. These same people are stunned when I tell them about the things they missed, like Aenor and her quest to have a threesome with Hoary & Ocher Boulder, and how it's IN THE GAME (it's not fan speculation, that hilarious dialogue is actually inside the game--but you have to click on the NPC's outside of the MSQ). There is so much Goddamn story in this game, and a lot of it can be missed by people who aren't used to there being this kind of stuff in other MMO's. In other MMO's, you're just clicking through to get to the objective. FFXIV, however, rewards you for going out of your way to talk to people. I've seen people get to the part with Arenvald and have no idea what he's talking about when he mentions "A'aba & Aulie," but I fucking remember--because I clicked on both of them in the Waking Sands before the massacre. Hell, you can miss Edda's whole story, because FFXIV doesn't force you to do it--but it's out there. Again, it's all in the game. You just have to divorce yourself from the mindset of other MMO's and seek out the stories, explore the world, TALK to NPC's, Etc. Or, you can go back to mindless clicking and never really understand why this game has attracted such a dedicated fanbase, or managed to thrive when so many other MMO's withered away.

[@yaninaayalaherrera8956]

the time when 5 of Thancred's girlfriends showed up at the Rising Stones and were fighting in the back as Thancred wanted to die and Yda was laughing her ass off, the lalafell who boasts about all the catgirls he banged in his 50 summers while trying to pick up another catgirl at costa, the whole backstory on Edda's party , and so on, loads of hidden gems you get just by checking out what the NPCs are doing while you're running around doing quests, it's great.

[@AdamOwenBrowning]

There totally is still a bit too much walking backwards and forwards and textboxing - not that the writing doesn't earn and warrant that - but (especially before you get a mount) that 200 seconds of uninterrupted running across blank plains to get to your next textboxing match isn't exactly riveting. The game design eradicates this very, very quickly, but because it's at the beginning of the game's experience it's the most offputting and probably turns away a few sprouts that would have really enjoyed the game.

[@cattysplat]

Honestly I don't blame most skippers, as the video says most games have conditioned players into skipping story and ignoring sidequests to focus on the "best" main story. Some games like WoW even have entire culture of rushing to endgame as fast as possible using whatever exploitative methods are meta, people would rather boost doing the same boring methods than explore 100s of different quests in different zones with story to them. Some people don't want any story in their videogames, they just want gameplay and IMO there is nothing wrong with that, just they are missing out on a lot by skipping FFXIV's story.

[@cammo353]

HER QUEST TO WHAT

[@natebroadus8474]

@@cammo353 Aenor's got needs, breh.😏

[@cook279]

“The next video’s not gonna take 7 months…It’S gOnNa TaKe 8!!” Seeing that this video was posted 7 months ago was the true final joke. Love rewatching this channel.

[@akumayuuta6630]

time to watch this video every week until a new vid comes, just can't get bored of some pint.

[@TheNN]

Pint didn't talk about the truly most disturbing and freakish types of player. Not perverts, not housing gurus, fashion gurus, raiders, crafters/gatherers, etc. It's the one person who's done all of that and more: Triple Triad players. If you wanna know who really knows the game inside and out, find someone who's collected *every* TT card. And keeps up with new ones as they're added in.

[@ZiiiZero]

I can't believe it actually took 8 months for the next video (17:42) 😂

[@Javid_74]

Holy fuck this is one banger of a video. It definitely has 8 months of rewatchability! Hah... hah. I'm crying in the club.

[@WeAreBlank18]

"next video's not going to take 7 months". 5 months later* me: "I believe you, it's going to take 7 years instead."

[@TheShadowHatter]

I swear I need my own Pint in Balmung just because you really make FFXIV look like such an incredible adventure when all I do now after playing for so much is hang around city hubs to RP as a bodyguard lmao. Your editing skills are still unrivaled, unmatched, and immaculate! I'll happily wait the 8 months to a year for the next video dude! keep being the ultimate legend!

[@midastheunwise2423]

Damn, he didn't lie with that final line.

[@Dynamicdx]

was going to say the same lol

[@Jose-tv2pl]

PINTTTTTTTTTTT he is ALIVE

[@garyfookins9968]

This is really good, it is cool to see someone really enjoying themselves and sharing it in a fun way. Thank you!

[@DrakenGunslinger]

As a sprout myself, I love how entertaining this video is. You got a sub