Palazzo Aldenard

A Performing Arts Center on the Balmung server of Final Fantasy XIV.

[stellazziovirtualtheatre]

Coming soon to your local Crystal theatre - The Henderson Hall Horror by David Schmidt - courtesy of Off The Wall Plays!

Something lurks in the shadows, but for what reason? You’ll have to stay tuned to find out!

January 28th, 29th and 30th. Times are 6pm all three days with a matinee on Sunday at 1pm. Times are in CT.

Also just a reminder that our open rehearsal is this Friday, January 7th at 6:00pm CT! We will be performing a full run of Henderson with voice actors. Lots of behind-the-scenes activity.

[tea-ffxiv]

Visit Teatime’s Shroudrose Teahouse & Tavern at Happy Hour for an evening of half-off drinks, good company, and live entertainment! Happy Hour is a monthly event regularly held on the last Thursday night of each month. Shroudrose Tavern seeks to provide a bar environment that is both casual and refined, where those from all walks of life may gather to enjoy one of our unique cocktails or a bite to eat, and a bit of conversation among friendly company. Join us on Thursday, January 27th at 9:00 PM EST at Lavender Beds, Ward 5, Plot 58 on the Balmung server in the tavern downstairs. Performances begin at 10:00 PM EST. We look forward to seeing you there! Celebrating Heavensturn with performances from… Minalta Qalli The Rose Ugin Zunith @ugin-zunith N’badra Jhiti @nbadrajhiti Dane Escherra @dane-escherra​ Cadence Allerion Hani Dan’na @hanidahlia​ Rhiannon Dotharl Fehri Shoya Aji Yascaret RAWR!

[stellazziovirtualtheatre]

Coming soon to your local Crystal theatre - The Henderson Hall Horror by David Schmidt - courtesy of Off The Wall Plays!

Something lurks in the shadows, but for what reason? You’ll have to stay tuned to find out!

January 28th, 29th and 30th. Times are 6pm all three days with a matinee on Sunday at 1pm. Times are in CT.

Also just a reminder that our open rehearsal is this Friday, January 7th at 6:00pm CT! We will be performing a full run of Henderson with voice actors. Lots of behind-the-scenes activity.

[tea-ffxiv]

Remember that time you showed up to the coffee bar, and all those folks were sitting at individual tables? You wanted an excuse to chat with them, but couldn’t quite find the right way to make an introduction?

We’re taking a step out of the process by introducing you to a stranger with no goal beyond talking to each other. Leave having made a new friend. Or finding someone with whom to explore the land. Or trade recipes. Or none of these things. But at least you will have the opportunity to learn about someone, and share something of yourself.

Lavender Beds, Ward 15, Plot 36 on Balmung starting at 4:00 PM EST. Hosted by House Amlin, with the services of the Shroudrose Teahouse. More information here.

[luckysparrowffxiv]

Ready to perform?

Getting your FFXIV character ready in game for macro performing can be a great deal of help in how your over all presentation comes forth to your audience.

⚠ Disclaimer: This is not in any way a rule of thumb, nor does anyone have to do these. They may even be done a different way! This is only meant as tips or tricks added info. In the end this should be about the player having fun and expressing their own styles. ⚠ 🟢 Start with setting your character up with: System > Character Configuration > Control Settings > Character Settings tab ✔ Uncheck Display main and off hand gear when sheathed. (This shows/unshows the weapon on your character’s back or sides. You can also do this in each gearset saved by clicking the icons at the bottom of your character display.) ✔ Check Auto-sheath weapon when not in battle. (When a performer wishes for a fancy weapon to be show in a part of the song, this can affect that. On your keyboard you can use the ‘z’ button as a toggle. For macroed lines type ’/BM on’ or ’/BM off’ to show or unshow your weapons.) ✔ Slide the Auto-sheath Delay setting down to the lowest possible setting. (So your character puts the weapon away faster for timed macro lines.) ✔ Slide the Idle Animation Delay setting down to the lowest possible setting. (So your character sits or settles faster for timed macro lines.) ✔ Uncheck the Randomize idle animation setting. (So it doesn’t interrupt your performance or emote movements.) ✔ In the Battle Effects Settings section, show all of your own effects and others to better view performances effects when using battle actions. (If you have lag unshowing them can help buffer your screen. You just will not see the fancy light show!) ➕ Extra Stuff The less you have on your screen, the less the game has to load which in turn can lag your macros. Most venues ask minions be dismissed. They count as a unit inside housing and loading times. Take into consideration unshowing character titles or minion names. Any of that extra stuff. Again, personal choice. ✔ Tiny white arrows begone! Character config> Display name settings> NPCs> Housing Furniture> Never (Housing has white arrows inside houses to interact with stuff. You can turn them off to clean up your screen! They will still be there to click, just not show on screen. Just less things to look at on your screen while performing.) ✔ /hou (Shows or hides the housing menu. This makes it quicker to 'return to the front door’ for a disappearing act in your song! or if you get glitched inside something.) (Also, if you have house edit rights you can lower the lights down from 5. Check your lighting that you use, some are wise to only go down to 2 or 3. Anyone using a dark game gamma won’t see much on setting 1.) ✔ Scroll Lock on keyboard (On PC this hides your HUD set up for quick screens to use 'print screen’ and not /gpose, if you wish to. It’s a toggle, simply press it again to return to normal. A quick way to take a screen while performing.) 🍀Stay Lucky!🍀 We hope this is helpful and adds to your fun!  We’ll post about macros, emotes, wait timers, music players and more in an upcoming post. There is so much more things to share! 🍀 Lucky Sparrow Entertainment Troupe 🍀    general info | staff & recruitment | posters

[luckysparrowffxiv]

Timing a Macroed Song

⏰ Timing gives that extra pizazz a live performance. Pairing with your character’s motions, you’ll no doubt do awesome on that stage!

⚠ Disclaimer: This is not in any way a rule of thumb. Nor does anyone have to do these. Some of the listed below may be done a different way. This is only meant as tips or tricks. In the end this should be about the player having fun and expressing their own styles. ⚠ ✔ Timing Google spreadsheets are honestly the best place to store and time out your songs. It also saves as you work too! You can also make rows and columns for each performer. There are other programs such as word docs or note pads to use. Just keep in mind things like quote marks do not transfer over very well for actions from those. There are a few versions of an already set up timing spreadsheet going around in the performing community that can help with timers. It does all the math for you when you plug in the lyrics. This post will not be linking it as the original creator should get the credit for making it. There are a great deal of those in the performing community on Balmung that may be able to link their version to you or you may make your own. (Sorry for the tease of information there.)

✔ It is better to time songs out in cytu as it may be off a few seconds if timed through another music service due to their commercials or ads.  ✔ When venues bring traffic to a song on Youtube it brings attention to it. If it is not an official video it may be taken down with copyright issues. So choose your link wisely! Or make sure to have another version handy. ✔ There are sites out there that can give you the Lyrics and a starting place. You can google ‘lyrics, song name, by who’ to find them. Such as ‘genius’ or another site. More Lyric tips to come in another post! Start your music. ✔ When the lyrics start, that is your #1 macro. Example: The singer starts singing at 0:06 in the song for the first line. The next line of words start at 0:08. That would mean that there was a count of two between the lines. So a <wait.2> would go after the first line before sending the next line out. /y ♪ ”Singing.” <wait.2> /y ♪ ”More singing.” ✔  /wait # or <wait.#> You can place a pause between lines with a ‘/wait #’ when they send out. You can also use <waits.#> at the end of any speech or /emote motion to save line space in a macro. /y ♪ ”Singing.” /wait 2 /songbird /y ♪ ”More singing.” Or /y ♪ ”Singing.” <wait.2> /songbird /y ♪ ”More singing.”

✔ The lowest and safest wait is a <wait.2>. You can do half sec counts, such as <wait.1.5>, however keep in mind that the game has its own ticks that factor in loading what is the area. So it will sometimes round up or down on your half waits. You also have to look at your connection and how it lags. Anything below a wait of 1.5 also has a chance of not going off at all if it’s the same type. The game will consider it as spam if it executes too fast. There is a way around that, which is alternating between the type of msg a macro sends out. Many songs using a <wait.1> have been done, but alternating between /yell between more than one singer or alternating with /yell and /say.  ✔ Placing wait timers after some /emote motions, speech lines, or actions can also interact differently on where they are placed. If you divide the waits up between lyric lines, motions or actions, (Yes, doing math.) you can add seamless visuals in your movements. This is so your character is not standing still in your performance and smoothly moves into the next motion or macro instead of snapping. (Example note: A <wait.4> is half of a /tdance, <wait.8> is the whole /tdance motion.)

✔ On the last line of each macro, you want to take out the <wait> timer. This can sometimes clip into the next macro and not allow it to go off right. Cool Downs ✔ /cd 5 <wait.6> or /cooldown 5 <wait.6> Cool down timers are the best way to get more than one performer on the same page. We do not all have the same connections. The PC or console you are on, the game, your internet or location can give lag. So using this as an alarm for the next macro helps. If you get distracted easily or space out enjoying your own song, it can keep you on track for solos too. Always add on one more <wait> count than what the CD is, as ‘start’ is one count. Five is the lowest you can go, but you can go higher! So the five would have a <wait.6>, a six would be <wait.7> and so forth. When the ‘cha-ching!’ in the start lock sounds off, press the next macro. 🍀Stay Lucky!🍀 We hope this is helpful and adds to your fun!  There are other posts about getting your character ready to perform, picking music, macros, timing, lyrics, and motions. There is so much more things to share! 🍀 Lucky Sparrow Entertainment Troupe 🍀    general info | staff & recruitment | posters

[katalinhunter]

Rocky Horror Picture Show

On the LAST SATURDAY of the month at 9pm Eastern, CIRQUE will be offering a LIVE performance of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. The crowd was FANTASTIC last year and we're looking forward to making this year even BETTER!

Mateus Server, Saturday night - 30 Oct, 9pm Eastern, Lavender Beds, Ward 10 / House 3

[katalinhunter]

Saturday!!

[katalinhunter]

Tonight!!!!!!!!

[ondina-ffxiv]

Visit The Elegy for Remembrance Night!

As we approach Endwalker, the last show to take place before the expansion will be centered around Remembrance. Our pasts are filled with many things: homes, traditions, loved ones, cherished memories, and heavy regrets.

Wednesday, October 20th || 9:00pm - 1:00am EDT (performances @ 10:00pm EDT) Balmung: Goblet Ward 10, Plot 36

The Elegy still looking for performers for 10/20! Join us on Discord to sign up! (non-performers are also invited to join the server!)

[ondina-ffxiv]

Performances begin in 30 minutes!

[tea-ffxiv]

Join us at 7:00 PM eastern daylight time (EDT) on Monday, October 18th on the Balmung server at the Shroudrose Teahouse and Tavern located at Lavender Beds, Ward 5, Plot 58 nearest the Lavender Northeast Subdivision aetheryte. Come try Shroudrose’s specialty blends of tea! Enjoy a cup in our tearooms on the main floor and second floor (including our far eastern themed rooms), or purchase some to brew at home! You can always cozy up in our library to read or get some work done while you enjoy a cuppa. Snacks and treats will be available to compliment your tea. This event is bi-weekly at 7:00 PM eastern time the first Monday and third Monday of each month (and fifth Monday, if applicable). If you’d like to learn more about our FC including details on our Information Brok ering and Private Investigations services, our Recruitment, Discord, and more, please go here!

[tea-ffxiv]

Tonight!

[tangled-boughs]

Join the Tangled Boughs for Port & Poetry!

Where:  Spiritfall Hollow - Lavender Beds - Ward 23 - Plot 28 When: Wednesday, Oct. 20th, 9PM EDT Server: Balmung - Crystal DC

Join the Tangled Boughs for a cozy night of sharing poetry and fine drinks as the nights grow longer and lovely words can be spun together in front of a crackling fire.

Port & Poetry Night is a social event for amateur poetry lovers and the poetry curious. Come share your favorite poems or original works in a welcoming circle, or simply enjoy the poetry readings of others. Enjoy the trappings of the intellectual elite - port, fancy cheeses, and fancier clothes - in an unpretentious and judgement free setting.

This event is not a performance venue, but rather a gathering for anyone with an interest, love, or curiosity about poetry.

Details:

- Fun and fancy clothing is encouraged but not required. - For those who wish to read, please bring 1 - 3 poems. They do not have to be original works, but be sure to credit any original authors either IC or OOCly. - We gently request that participants not bring song lyrics, or any lewd or graphically violent content. Keep things PG-13. Contemporary poetry is allowed and encouraged. Please use pre-written work rather than freestyling. - Contact Etienne Clairemont for any question regarding content, and to be placed on the list of readers during the event. For more information about the Tangled Boughs, visit us at: http://tangled-boughs.carrd.co

@crystalxivrp​ @balmungrp​, @ffxiv-crystal-rp​

[luckysparrowffxiv]

🎃 Set the mood with a spooky groove! 🦇        👻  Jitters and shivers, Lucky delivers. 🧹 💀 Mischief bubbles, surprises and trouble this 🍭        🕸 All Saints’ Wake! 🕷

Come join us!

-Sunday, October 24th (New Date for this holiday month!) -Doors open at 6:00pm EST, we’ll start rocking 6:30pm EST -Balmung Server, Lavender Beds, Ward 16, Plot 36 -Show us your costumes!

**For those with older computers, we suggest you seat yourselves in the front as to lower the chance of items despawning in the show space.**

((We do not require in-game gil for admission, it is simply roleplayed out at the ‘ticket’ counter. Your ‘ticket’ can be used during the show! Donations are much appreciated and put towards renovating our venue for future shows, but not obligated. We enjoy sharing a night of excitement and music with everyone in the community!))

We hope to see you there! 🍀Stay Lucky!🍀 Featured on this month’s poster is our very own Cia Lyule! Artwork by Ziyo! 🍀 Lucky Sparrow Entertainment Troupe 🍀 general info | staff & recruitment | posters

💖 Other Balmung related events and roleplay can be found at: 🧛‍♀️

@balmungrpcalendar​​ @ffxiv-crystal-rp​​  

@mooglemeet​​ @balmungroleplayers-blog​​ @crystalxivrp

[ondina-ffxiv]

Visit The Elegy for Remembrance Night!

As we approach Endwalker, the last show to take place before the expansion will be centered around Remembrance. Our pasts are filled with many things: homes, traditions, loved ones, cherished memories, and heavy regrets.

Wednesday, October 20th || 9:00pm - 1:00am EDT (performances @ 10:00pm EDT) Balmung: Goblet Ward 10, Plot 36

The Elegy still looking for performers for 10/20! Join us on Discord to sign up! (non-performers are also invited to join the server!)

[frczalera]

Free Range Chocobos Presents the Spookiest Double Feature: GHOSTBUSTERS and The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Where: The White Lotus Inn's Brass Lantern Theatre, Room 006, Zalera, Shirogane Plot 37 Ward 22 When: Saturday, Oct 30th, 7pm EST in game. Movie Stream Starts @ 7:30pm in Discord Event Discord (For movie stream): https://discord.gg/55wQqhd6 NOTE: This is an 18+ Event. 

“These classic magitek projection films are famous cult classics pulled from the archives deep under the Saint Reymanaud Cathedral. Where and why such films were made has yet to be told, but from the moment it was leaked through Eorzean underground media channels, it became a popular, unapologetically strange addition to the All Saint's Wake season. Make of it what you will.”

OOC: Join FRC & friends for our annual RHPS viewing tradition & bring your character to the theater for some in-game, in-character fun! The movie will be streamed through our event discord & we encourage in-character callouts/callbacks if RPing with us in game at the same time. You’re also encouraged to have your character dress for the occasion. Is there a character in the film your character may resonate with? Come looking fabulous! At the end of the night, stick around for a photo!

@mooglemeet @ffxivrp @ffxiv-crystal-rp @zalera-rp @ffxiv-crystal-rp

[tea-ffxiv]

Visit Teatime’s Shroudrose Teahouse & Tavern at Happy Hour for an evening of half-off drinks, good company, and live entertainment! Happy Hour is a monthly event regularly held on the last Thursday night of each month. Shroudrose Tavern seeks to provide a bar environment that is both casual and refined, where those from all walks of life may gather to enjoy one of our unique cocktails or a bite to eat, and a bit of conversation among friendly company.

Join us on Thursday, September 30th at 9:00 PM EDT at Lavender Beds, Ward 5, Plot 58 on the Balmung server in the tavern downstairs. Live DJ starting at 9:00 PM EDT! Performances begin at 10:00 PM EDT. We look forward to seeing you there! Honoring the Rising this month, featuring performances from… DJ Astromancy Orghana Bolir @orghanabolir​ The Rose Yul Taiyo Cadence Allerion with Nim A’ Mor Tetsuro Wulf @tetsuro-wulf Fehri Shoya Aji Yascaret

[katalinhunter]

Where! Lav Beds W 10 H 3 (Mateus!) When! 9/25 @9pm Eastern! Ladies and Gentlemen! Children of All Ages! Cirque Presents: On His Lordship's Ishgardian SECRET SERVICE! An all original show live on stage! A thrilling adventure of a suave spy out to save the world! Gadgets, mad scientists, action, death traps, romance, and double-cross!

[katalinhunter]

Tonight!!!!!!

[tea-ffxiv]

LF RP Performer!

Shroudrose Teahouse & Tavern has slots open for our Happy Hour show at the end of this month on Thursday, September 30th, themed around the Rising! Performances begin at 10:00 PM EDT, two songs per performer. Details here! Please contact us if you’re interested! Discord: Destiny (Faye)#8463

[tea-ffxiv]

Join us at 7:00 PM eastern daylight time (EDT) on Monday, September 6th on the Balmung server at the Shroudrose Teahouse and Tavern located at Lavender Beds, Ward 5, Plot 58 nearest the Lavender Northeast Subdivision aetheryte. Come try Shroudrose’s specialty blends of tea! Enjoy a cup in our tearooms on the main floor and second floor (including our far eastern themed rooms), or purchase some to brew at home! You can always cozy up in our library to read or get some work done while you enjoy a cuppa. Snacks and treats will be available to compliment your tea. This event is bi-weekly at 7:00 PM eastern time the first Monday and third Monday of each month (and fifth Monday, if applicable). If you’d like to learn more about our FC including details on our Information Brokering and Private Investigations services, our Recruitment, Discord, and more, please go here!