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Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival - Final Fantasy

The " Final Fantasy XIV " Fan Festival refers to a fan festival based on the popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV , which was developed and produced by Square Enix and originally released in 2010. The festival has been held in North America, Japan, and Europe and has allowed visitors to experience playable activities, costume contests, art contests, and music centered around Final Fantasy. The most recent event took place at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and was scheduled for November 16-17, 2018. The fan festival is a great way for fans of Final Fantasy XIV (and Final Fantasy in general) to connect and has become an incredible community-building event. Fans can submit artwork, cosplays, vote for winners, and enjoy incredible performances from renowned artists.

About Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV is the fourteenth title in the flagship Final Fantasy franchise and is the second MMORPG released under the franchise. The game was directed by Nobuaki Komoto and Naoki Yoshida, produced by Hiromichi Tanaka and Naoki Yoshida, and its music was composed by series veteran Nobuo Uematsu , although others also composed tracks.

The original version of the game was shut down in 2012 due to its poor quality and negative reception. However, when Naoki Yoshida took over production of the remake and Hiromichi Tanaka was removed from the role, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn was released worldwide for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 3 in August 2013, with clients for PlayStation 4 and macOS later.

The plot of Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV takes place in a region of the world known as Hydaelyn, called Eorzea. At the end of the original game, the dragon Bahamut escapes from his lunar prison and triggers the Seventh Umbral Calamity, a destructive event that leaves much of Eorzea in ruins. Thanks to a blessing from the gods, the player escapes the devastation through time travel, allowing them to travel five years into the future. As Eorzea recovers from the devastation, the player must face the imminent threat of an invasion from the Garlean Empire to the north. The game follows the classic RPG experience system, through which players gain experience and become stronger. The main sources of experience include quests, dungeon exploration, participating in full-time events, and destroying monsters. Additionally, the game features a variety of PvP content. In the armory system, the weapon a character wields determines their class.

Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival

The festival has previously been held in North America, Japan, and Europe, bringing together Final Fantasy fans from around the world. Visitors were able to experience playable activities, costume contests, art competitions, and Final Fantasy-themed music.

Music and related products

Official Square Enix apparel and merchandise was available at the event, and fans were able to get some of their favorite products or, at the very least, leave the event with a memorable souvenir. Renowned musical acts have performed at these festivals, such as popular pianist Keiko and acclaimed singer Susan Calloway. The Primals, a Final Fantasy XV -themed rock band, also made an appearance at the 2018 Las Vegas Festival. These bands performed a variety of Final Fantasy-themed music for fans.

Art competition

The festival offered artists the opportunity to "pick up their pencils, brushes, styluses, and tools to create works inspired and themed by FINAL FANTASY XIV!" However, the art competition wasn't limited to festival attendees, as everyone was invited to submit and display their work. Two categories of artwork were available: "Illustrated Artwork" and "Physical Artwork." Festival attendees were allowed to vote for the winner of each category.

Costume competition

The festival provided Final Fantasy Cosplay fans with the opportunity to showcase their creations and costumes. The competition selected 50 entrants, and a panel of judges narrowed the list down to 20 qualified finalists who performed on stage in a final judging round, during which the winner of the cosplay competition was selected. The recent list of winners includes: 1st place, Grand Prize winner, Xehn'a Hmyr as Balmung, Sir Davidbowie as Ultros, and 3rd place, M'linda Chan as Balmung.

Playable activities

The playable activities listed below have been categorized as either multiplayer or single-player. According to the official website, "Fan Festival 2018 offers fun and engaging activities for everyone! It's the perfect opportunity for FFXIV fans to come together and play on the same team, in the same room, to enjoy a variety of unique activities! Strategize with your fellow players, define your battle plan, and emerge victorious in several specialized challenges throughout the event!"