The Scratching Post now has the Odder Otter Mansion Walls! A special thanks to those who helped us with the workshop progression <3 We look GOOD!
Come see for yourself! Balmung Server Plot 15 in Ward 2 of the Mists. <3
The Kats Pride was founded on May 4, 2017. Today marks our first birthday! Regrettably, the last year has seen many losses and the company is now very small and Balmung is rather hard to find new members in. But we’re not going anywhere. No matter how small in number we may be, we’ll have plenty of heart to go around.
I’m a bit late posting here, but I figured we could use a small update!
A Happy New Year to all of my fellow Kats! <3
Patch 4.2 is just around the corner (1/30) and I can’t wait to dive(literally) right in! Submarines will become available on Patch day and I am overjoyed! I’ll be doing what I can to ensure we get our submarine as quickly as possible. (Crafters appreciated, it takes 4 to progress the steps! <3) There will be new crafted gear as well as new Tomestone gear, so please look forward to it™!
One other highly anticipated feature that’s on the way is MORE HOUSING. Although, they’ve slightly disappointed us in that FCs get first dibs and the amount of plots doesn’t seem like it’ll be enough for everyone’s personal houses. BUT let’s trust Yoshi P on this one to see what happens. House selling will also be virtually impossible with a randomized timer being implemented after relinquishing of plots. Apartments should also be available this go around for folks just wanting a(nother) room.
There are new duties awaiting us soon and lots of excitement! The Glamour chest is also a very exciting implement for those of us who like outfits (here’s looking at Ara!).
All in all, I look forward to this patch with everyone, and until then... MONSTER HUNTER WORLD IS OUT TONIGHT. :D
Back Row (L to R): Moonlit Dreams, Araan Noirterel, Lidlia Shineheart
Middle Row (L to R): C’rik Tia, Saphira Haruno, Sigmund Mathis
Bottom Row (L to R) Arazalia Loqo’te, Kyri Mathis, Z’kaya Endo
As the last month of the year is coming close to an end, citizens of Eorzea are setting up their trees, presents, and toys for the Starlight Celebration! Kicking off on 12/15 this year, the new event has dropped along with some beary nice rewards! And during this season of cheer, The Kats Pride would like to host our very own Starlight Celebration event on Saturday, December 30th, 2017 at 2 PM PST/5 PM EST!
Secret Smilebringer Exchange
**This is the deadline for those who submitted participation interest on Dec 5. You may deliver via mail or in-character! <3**
Perform on Stage!
We’ve set up a small stage in our Holiday room that we’d like to invite folks to use to show off their performance skills! Bard level 30 is needed to use the Perform action, and we’ll welcome whatever you wanna play! Be it random notes thrown together, or your favorite song, share your skills with the group!
Meet Santa Claus!
After our performances conclude, take a turn to sit with our very own Santa and tell him what YOU want for Starlight! It can be anything, silly or serious! In Character is WELCOMED and ENCOURAGED, but is not required by any means! <3
Hot and Cold! (Hosted by Kyri and C’rik!)
Our naughty, residential Miqo'te kitten has gotten into trouble again! She's been hiding in the most inconvenient of places, and stealing all the candy canes from the Starlight tree for herself in the process.
The Stuffed Khloe doll will be hidden in the Free Company house for everyone to find. Your hints will be given to you in the same manner as a game of "Hot and Cold," with the hotter you are, the closer you are to finding Khloe! The first to say "I've found her!" and reveal exactly where she's at will receive a prize.
After she's been found, we'll ask everyone to leave the house, so she has a chance to hide once more! Small prizes will be given to the winner of each round, with the one that's found Khloe the most receiving a secret, extra prize. - C’rik Tia
Glam Time!
Who doesn’t love creating a glam that makes you feel warm and toasty? Something that captures and expresses your character? I’d like to welcome everyone to participate in a Winter glam contest - short and simple, but a little fun! Everyone who enters is a winner, but Siggy and myself will vote for the Top 3 outfits! Show us what you can do!
Thanks for looking and we hope to see you there! Happy Starlight! ♥♥ ~Kyri
Top from Left to Right:C’rik Tia, Sigmund Mathis, Kyri Mathis, Ifri Daivat, Saphira Haruno, Moonlit Dreams.
Bottom from Left to Right: Z’kaya Endo, Moonlit Dreams, Kyri Mathis, Sigmund Mathis.
As the weather turns chilly and snow begins to fall, citizens of Eorzea prepare themselves for the yearly Starlight Celebration. With December quickly approaching, this holiday is almost upon us!
The Kats Pride is planning a little holiday gathering for the Starlight Celebration, But before the details for that occasion are announced, we needed to see who would partake in a small part of the event - the gift exchange!
The gift exchange is simple, and is called the Secret Smile Bringer. You will receive the name of the person you are to buy a gift for, and must bring a gift to the exchange for the recipient. Everyone that is participating will receive a gift from another Secret Smile Bringer. If you’re interested in participating, you MUST inform Kyri or Sigmund no later than December 5th at 11:00 PM PST. This will be announced in our Discord as well as Free Company Board starting tomorrow, November 28th.
We hope you’ll participate in this fun segment of our Starlight Celebration! <3
~♥ Kyri
On a wonderous Halloween, we witnessed the joining of C’rik Tia and Ifri Daivat, and what an amazingly spooky event it was! The wedded pair wore matching horns and outfits, and the attendees rocked their best costumes! Here are some of the captured moments of this joyous bonding ceremony!
~Kyri ♥
The imps are out and about in the wake of All Saint's Wake, causing their mischief and mayhem for the Adventurer's Guild... not to mention for every other citizen of Eorzea on the most frightful festival of the year! While collecting their treats of Pumpkin Cookies and attempting to dodge the tricks of friend and foe, it’s easy to forget about one of the most important things about the season. What’s that, you might ask? Being able to dress up in whatever you want, of course! To accompany the spookiest day of the year, the players behind C’rik Tia and Ifri Diavat are offering the first (of possibly many) Costume Contest to members of The Kats Pride! **Please note: I know we’re a small FC, but if at least five people don’t show up to participate, we won’t be able to continue with the event.**
This event is to be hosted exclusively in-character (IC) through the event. While participants are by no means going to be forced to be (but are encouraged to play along, for fun!), please be aware that both C’rik and Ifri will be portrayed IC! That means they may say some things that you, as a person, may not necessarily agree with or may not like. Remember that those remarks don’t reflect the attitudes of the people behind the characters. Ifri may come off as snarky or mean, and C’rik may be arrogant and conceited… these will reflect in their “reviews” of your entry costumes!
Please keep reading below the cut for all the details!
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Where and when will it be held?
The event will take place on October 29th, 4.00 p.m.PDT (7.00 p.m. EST) at the Free Company estate. The event itself will be held inside of Room 8 of the private chambers, with the exception of each five minute intervention between rounds being held in the main lobby of the estate itself.
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How will entries be judged?
Since this event is being held ICly, entries will be judged in two ways. Each category will be judged separately by C’rik and Ifri themselves. The winners of each category, and the prizes that go along with them, will be based on their own tastes. However! The overall winner will be chosen based on the tastes of the people behind the characters. Keep both of these things in mind when creating your costumes.
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What are the categories? What are the prizes?
The event will be broken down into four - possibly five - different categories. Between each category you’ll have a five minute break to fine-tune your entry with any last minute changes. Be swift! C’rik isn’t exactly known for his patience. Each will be presented in the following order…
Category 1 - Costumes!
What’s All Saint’s Wake without some costumes? In the first category, you’ll be tasked with putting together a costume! Will it be cute? Will it be creepy? Will it be based on the looks of your favourite NPC, or maybe something else entirely? The choice is up to you! Be prepared to answer questions about your entry, the judges might have a few questions.
The winner of this category will receive, at random, a Wind-Up of their chosen primal (out of the original 6) and 50k gil. Each participant will also receive 10k gil.
Category 2 - Combat!
Never go into combat without the proper attire. If you don’t look good, you won’t fight well; That’s a proven fact. Your challenge will be to wear a set of armour with as much (or as little) as you desire for your favourite Disciple of War or Magic job! Your weapon must be visible in this category.
The winner of this category will receive, at random, a Wind-Up of their chosen primal (out of the original 6) and 50k gil. Each participant will also receive 10k gil.
Category 3 - Minion Matching!
Not to be left out on the fun, your best friends and loyal minions are featured in their own category. Pick your favourite minion and dress up to match or compliment their appearance. Don’t leave them out, have the minion of your choice out and on stage with you!
The winner of this category will receive, at random, a Wind-Up of their chosen primal (out of the original 6) and 50k gil. Each participant will also receive 10k gil.
Category 4 - Freestyle!
In this category, you do… whatever you’d like! The choice is completely up to you in this freestyle category. Pick your favourite look and strut your stuff. But there’s a small catch! Your set should contain a majority of the colour Rolandberry Red, available from your local vendor or Junkmonger.
The winner of this category will receive, at random, a Wind-Up of their chosen primal (out of the original 6) and 50k gil. Each participant will also receive 10k gil.
Category 5 - ???
If we have time, another category will be announced during the event.
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What will the overall winner win?
The winner overall will be chosen outside of the categories and by the players behind the characters. As a final prize for the overall winner, they’ll get not only a small “chibi-styled” drawing of their character in their favourite costume or simple glamour (pictured above!), but also a whopping 100k gil on top of it!
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Any questions about the event, no matter how big or small, can be directed in-game to Ifri Daivat or C’rik Tia. If it’s more convenient, you can contact us through the FC discord as well. We’ll be happy to clear up any misconceptions you might have, we want this to be a fun, entertaining experience for all no matter how they choose to participate! We hope to see you there, stay spooky, and have a frightfully fun All Saint’s Wake!
Hey Kyri and friends. Darui Spitfire in game here. Not really a question but Invite code for discord doesn't work. I'd send an in game message but I'm afk now lol
I'll get you hooked up with a Discord invite asap!
Look at those eyes! That mane! And those wings!
Have you ever wished you could have a primal mount, or simply wish you had all of the ponies for the Kirin mount? Wish no longer - The Kats Pride is going to do mount farming for our weekly event!
What mount will we be farming?
Easy! We will be taking a poll on our Discord channel immediately after I post this. We will start with most desired and run until the time limit is up. If we finish the first primal before the time limit, we will proceed to another primal for farming.
When is the event and how long will it run?
The Primal Farming event will be on Saturday, Oct. 21st at 5pm PDT/ 8pm EDT. The intended run time will be 2 hours, but will vary based on participation.
Mounts that drop will be considered free lot. All gear/items that drop will also be free lot.
These will be unsynced fights to ensure the most runs in our allotted time! c: If you have any questions, please ask me (Kyri Mathis) in game or through Discord!
Special thanks to Tsukas’a Shinjou for modeling in this screenshot with me! ;D
With the arrival of Patch 4.1 in just a few days, and the release of the Shirogane housing markets, it’s more important than ever to prepare yourself accordingly! These tips are for anyone who is looking to buy a house during this patch release.
Set yourself in busy mode as soon as you log in to the game. By doing this, you can prevent players who like to initiate trades to prevent you from buying your plot. I can’t stress this enough! People can be mean. :( It’s quick, too! Just type /busy in the chat log and hit enter. (You can also make a macro of this.
Make sure to log out right outside of the area. This way, when the patch goes live you won’t have to travel too far!
Have your gil on your person, not in your retainer! For obvious reasons, you’ll want your gil available right away. Hitting a summoning bell and having to withdraw might be a pain on opening morning.
Be sure to check updates for the FFXIV launcher earlier than maintenance end time. By checking for the updates early, you can get into the game right at the end of maintenance rather than having to install at the last minute.
Make sure you meet the prerequisites to own a house and/or apartment! You’ll only need a level 50 character and to be a Second Lieutenant in your respective Grand Company.
Pick your plot in advance. Sort of. I compile a list of acceptable plot locations, and mark down my top 3 choices. Be sure to also mark down the aetherytes near your desired plot(s)! Keep in mind the map ROTATES between the main ward and the subdivision, so the aetherytes may be different near your new home!
I sincerely hope these tips will come in handy for anyone participating in the Patchmas 4.1 release. Shirogane housing is bound to be beautiful! Let’s all do our best, and our Patch Party announcement is coming soon!
The wedding between Mr. Sigmund and Mrs. Kyri Mathis was today! Screenshots were had... (apologies they’re out of order, tumblr uploaded them weird! I’ll be working on putting them in-order)
Sigmund & Kyri Mathis
are getting married and request the pleasure of your company in celebrating their wedding.
Sanctum of the Twelve
East Shroud - x17, y16
September 1st at 6.00 p.m. pst on the Balmung Server
Please dress accordingly.
Contact Sigmund Mathis or Kyri Mathis of the Balmung server for an invitation.
Participants will recieve one (1) Demon Box minion for their attendance!
So most of us know the story of Death Note. Even if you haven’t watched it, I’m sure you’ve seen the references back when it was super popular. Well, Netflix has decided to adapt the anime into a live-action (actually, I’m not sure if its a movie or episodes yet) SOMETHING. And we all LOVE live-action anime adaptations, am I right? (Sarcastic. Please watch the Dragonball movie we DON’T talk about if you want to understand).
In any case, the release happens this week and we would love to all watch it together and discuss over Discord our opinions, thoughts, and engage in general japery.
The Details:
Date: Saturday, August 26Time: 5PM PDT/8 PM EDTWhere: From the comforts of your own home! (Characters in the FC house if you want, or you can cut trees or dig up rocks. Who knows?)
PLEASE CHECK THE DISCORD FOR THE LINK ON THE SPECIFIED DATE/TIME.
I look forward to watching this with everyone!
Sidenote: I (Kyri) doodled the thing (well most of it. The Death Note logo of itself was already there). It’s practice for me on lettering. :D
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