Fan Fest Hype

[Syln]

Really want to see how the Hrotgal will look and curious about the new jobs, first time i'm not really interested in what's going to happen msq wise though, let's hope that will change.

Worse case scenario, the event will be awful and we can rename it "Fan fist" !

[TaleraRistain]

I have a small stock of mocha coffee, chocolate biscuits and a warm comfy chair to chill in. Definitely looking forward to finally finding out where the hell we are going..and to be honest, this is in a way an even bigger celebration than most realise.

We have been through hell the last few years. Two of my closer friends are nurses who were "recalled" when the pandemic hit, they did two years of service before retiring again. Both of them have changed, not for the better.

I've never seen them look so haunted. Both of them have also said that the next time they get a call to come back..the answer will be no.

So, when you watch FanFest, look at the cheering crowds, look at the stage, remember that two years ago none of this would have happened. The last FanFest was on an empty stage, yes we were online and loving it, but live has its own energy, its own wonder.

Fanfest is a celebration of the game, its also a celebration for a far more important reason.

Life's a gift.

That's a really good reminder, Vel. Some have been through hell the past two years. Some are out there celebrating still being here. Some are no longer here who were before. There is something to be happy about with our lives when we can be excited (or salty too) about a new expansion.

[TaleraRistain]

I know everyone is really excited for Meracydia or the New World, and while that would be sick, I’m hoping for something more small scale. Something more akin to the scale of Heavensward, where we explore Corvus and other places formerly under Garlean rule. It’d be really cool to learn more about the cultures of the great continents, understand how Garlean occupation affected these places, and deal with the issues resulting from the new power vacuum from Garlemald’s collapse. We've been dealing with the potential end of the world for a while now, it'd be kinda nice if we lowered the stakes a tad.

Other than that, I'm most excited to see more info on the graphics update ^.^

I could definitely see that. I know some wanted a Garlemald expansion for current Garlemald but I feel the way they did things opens up one for us to delve into their history which I feel would be much more interesting. I would love to trace their story all the way back to Goug and maybe even further if some fan theories are correct.

[ReynTime]

Isn't Corvus a place full of Miqo'te?

I hope we never go there!

[VelKallor]

Isn't Corvus a place full of Miqo'te?

I hope we never go there!

So you are saying that going to Corvus would be a..cat-astrophic mistake?

[TaleraRistain]

I don't how many of you are on the bird app but something I'm really enjoying there is seeing everyone arrive and all the game-related things. Like I just saw a post mentioning people were giving out sprouts to wear. And someone cracked a joke earlier about not crafting in front of the vendor tables. Or a picture someone posted of a long line and putting it up against a picture of Raubahn Savage with "Spot the difference".

We aren't the most perfect community (find one that is) but it's funny little in-jokes and things like this that make happy I get them and happy I'm able to be part of it.

[VelKallor]

Talera: i just saw a tweet from YoshiP.." we look forward to seeing you all in person..."

Id say he is also relieved this nightmare is over. Between you and me, its time we fans let our hair down and party.

God knows we've earned it.

[Pip_Chick]

Only 3 hours left I am hyped!

[Reinha]

I'm hoping to see hrothgirls, the new job(s), the new expansion's theme and location, new content ideas or upcoming gameplay/QoL improvements.

[Clover_Blake]

I'm counting the hours until it starts! I don't think much will be revealed today, but I'm excited nonetheless. I hope they'll reveal the first part of the new trailer *bounces*.