Meteor Survivor Ring - Thank You SE

[KaMuiSouZou]

Hello everyone,
Back in September 2012, SE ran a contest called the "Gear Design Contest." Fans submitted original ring designs, the XIV team chose 10 finalists and then the community voted on a Grand Prize winner and 2 Runner-ups. These 3 winners were given the honor of having their rings made in the actual game. Well, I ended up winning Grand Prize and saw a childhood dream of mine come true - contributing artwork to a Final Fantasy game.

Last night, I finally got my ring in the game (now known as the "Meteor Survivor Ring") and I was so overwhelmed with gratitude - both to SE and to everyone who voted for my design -that I had to express my thanks here on the forums.

original winners announcement on the old lodestone: http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com...60a8f11b27aad9

Today, I've followed my childhood passion and work as a professional illustrator and animator... but contributing even this tiny bit to an actual Final Fantasy game was something I simply thought was beyond my reach. Square Enix, I hope one day I will be an accomplished enough artist to join your offices in Japan and help create more of the worlds that have shaped so much of mine.

To Yoshida-san, the entire FFXIV team, and to all my fellow XIV fans,
Thank you.



P.S.
A BIG congratulations to my fellow contest winners SammehSAMURAI and Riri as well!

And if anyone would like to see my artwork, you can check it out here.

[Zantetsuken]

Congrats!! It was a really fun contest, and your design was one of my favorites as well.

Out of curiosity, is it just cosmetic, or did you get stats on it?

[Felis]

Congrats!! It was a really fun contest, and your design was one of my favorites as well.

Out of curiosity, is it just cosmetic, or did you get stats on it?

Increased Spiritbond Gain +3

[Tiggy]

Very cool! I love the bonus on the ring too.

[GabrielK]

I wish I had something more insightful to say.
But instead all I can say is congratulations for this achievement and best of luck in pursuing your dreams.
And I am not just being polite.

[Freestyle]

Congrats! well done on winning happy for you. cool ring like the screenshot.

[Keres]

Congrats again!

What was the "exclusive in-game item" for the grand prize winner mentioned in the original contest post?

[Seregil]

Ardent congratulations!! Now I'm even more ashamed and irritated that I was stupid enough to trade in the Meteor Survivor Ring for a handful of Grand Company Seals.

Ugh, curse my blatant ignorance!!!

[Kata]

@ KaMuiSouZou

I honestly felt my heart swell while reading your post. The passion, sincerity and genuine pride you exude is a welcomed change from the negativity and toxic posts these forums are laden with. Congratulations on achieving one of your goals and best of luck with all future endeavours. SE would be most fortunate to add your drive and talent to their team! ^-^

[oda]

Very awesome KaMuiSouZou. Congrats to you!