The Rising - A Giant Thank You!

[Mikedizzy]

I cannot wait to get on and do this event tonight, it sounds amazing. Thanks go out to Yoshi-P and the DEVS for fixing this game for us and making it the BEST out there.
I wanted to play 1.0 but heard it was only coming out on computer first so did not. Then I heard the game died and was going to be "re-made" from my local game store and so I waited and waited and waited. Finally after watching the websites and reading everything I could find on the game I found out about the Beta test. I signed up and got in and started my FFXIV experience in Beta Phase III and have never looked back. This game was everything I hoped it would be and everything I wanted out of my MMO experience. I have enjoyed all the content they provide for us and I am always excited for the next patch. Just GRATS all around to the TEAM...keep up the great work we love you!!!!

[micheleuno]

What a nice touch from the staff, i think i have something in my eye...

[Kikoten]

I was standing in Limsa Lominsa, at last year's Rising location, because I read the wrong website, which contained information on last year's Rising. As I was standing there for all of five minutes, I listened to the Limsa Lominsa BGM fade, and Answers came on.

Even though I was confused on the whereabouts of the Rising vendor/questgiver, I stood there, looking up into the La Noscean night sky, listening to the song, over, and over, and over again.

I wonder if the song made Uematsu teary as he was making it. I would have bawled my eyes out if I were the one who wrote it; it probably would have been like--

"Uh, is that song ready yet?"

<sob, sniffles, sob> "No! Five more measures!" <sob>

[Makeda]

What's the timing on this. I'm finding people complete it before I can even make it to the spot...

[Darker_Midnight]

Been playing MMOs since Ultima Online. Barely played this game for 2 months, yet never seen so much love and work put into an anniversary event as this game has. Loved this love letter to the players. Also that subtle jab at the haters and whiners. xD

Take all my love (and subscription monies)!

[Sully]

It's quite an amazing feeling sharing a birthday with this excellent game. Sure we got some rough spots to work out but if we keep pushing forward and maturing together, i think we'll be a sight to behold in the future.

[SilverObi]

Damn it Yoshi & Crew, I've been content to grumble into my plate of salt but then you guys go and pull this stunt. Stop making it so hard to be grumpy at you! <3 FFXIV isn't perfect and probably never will be, and you guys make some.. interesting? decisions time to time, but dang it I can't quit you guys! Much love to you all from Balmung, here's to two years and many more to come!

[Sorciechan]

Gonna add my name to the thank you list here. The whole event made me tear up a little.
Thank you all so much. /bow

Now, I'm gonna...*sniffs* need a minute.

...omg, the feels...

[Niqote]

It was pretty amazing.
I laughed a lot at that 'Nightmare ride' and Soken's SMN horn.

It may have been short, but it was a very sweet event.

[Sheri]

Thank you very much FFXIV team. Reading through the event was emotional indeed that I teared up for real. (;u; ) I'm having fun with this game & enjoy being in this community. I hope for it's continues success.