Reliq in the Archives
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[He/Him/They] · 30+ · Librarian · Art Enjoyer and Skeb Addict
Mainly an XIV-related account but I will interact with other things that interest me personally.
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Mainly an XIV-related account but I will interact with other things that interest me personally.
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That's some Nananji-type shit. I can 100% see him sending something like that while learning about events in Ishgard and dragon blood transformations. He just misspelled "wyrm" for "worm."
Reliq, not catching this, is just confused and assumes Nananji's prepping some kind of joke or prank.
Reliq, not catching this, is just confused and assumes Nananji's prepping some kind of joke or prank.
February 10, 2026 at 4:20 PM
That's some Nananji-type shit. I can 100% see him sending something like that while learning about events in Ishgard and dragon blood transformations. He just misspelled "wyrm" for "worm."
Reliq, not catching this, is just confused and assumes Nananji's prepping some kind of joke or prank.
Reliq, not catching this, is just confused and assumes Nananji's prepping some kind of joke or prank.
If he had any combat prowess to speak of, I could see him thriving as a spy along the same lines as Thancred...just with less "lady killer" and more of a socialite like Emmanellain.
February 10, 2026 at 3:50 PM
If he had any combat prowess to speak of, I could see him thriving as a spy along the same lines as Thancred...just with less "lady killer" and more of a socialite like Emmanellain.
If the conversation is focused on him, though, he doesn't shy away from being chatty. He can prattle on about random things for ages, but he's also skilled enough to recognize when he needs to act more guarded.
He'll clam up or redirect when he notices someone's probing for specific information.
He'll clam up or redirect when he notices someone's probing for specific information.
February 10, 2026 at 3:47 PM
If the conversation is focused on him, though, he doesn't shy away from being chatty. He can prattle on about random things for ages, but he's also skilled enough to recognize when he needs to act more guarded.
He'll clam up or redirect when he notices someone's probing for specific information.
He'll clam up or redirect when he notices someone's probing for specific information.
I'm especially fond of Nananji's brand of extrovert.
While he thrives on engaging with others, he is also a natural listener.
He doesn't feel the need to inject himself into a conversation but will respond and ask questions to draw more out of his conversation partner.
While he thrives on engaging with others, he is also a natural listener.
He doesn't feel the need to inject himself into a conversation but will respond and ask questions to draw more out of his conversation partner.
Conversely, Nananji is a Passive/Thinking Extrovert.
He might, at a glance, seem like an introvert, but he thrives on conversation and in social settings.
He doesn't seek out interaction unless he needs to give his brain a kickstart or is interviewing people for a story.
He might, at a glance, seem like an introvert, but he thrives on conversation and in social settings.
He doesn't seek out interaction unless he needs to give his brain a kickstart or is interviewing people for a story.
February 10, 2026 at 3:46 PM
I'm especially fond of Nananji's brand of extrovert.
While he thrives on engaging with others, he is also a natural listener.
He doesn't feel the need to inject himself into a conversation but will respond and ask questions to draw more out of his conversation partner.
While he thrives on engaging with others, he is also a natural listener.
He doesn't feel the need to inject himself into a conversation but will respond and ask questions to draw more out of his conversation partner.
Conversely, Nananji is a Passive/Thinking Extrovert.
He might, at a glance, seem like an introvert, but he thrives on conversation and in social settings.
He doesn't seek out interaction unless he needs to give his brain a kickstart or is interviewing people for a story.
He might, at a glance, seem like an introvert, but he thrives on conversation and in social settings.
He doesn't seek out interaction unless he needs to give his brain a kickstart or is interviewing people for a story.
February 10, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Conversely, Nananji is a Passive/Thinking Extrovert.
He might, at a glance, seem like an introvert, but he thrives on conversation and in social settings.
He doesn't seek out interaction unless he needs to give his brain a kickstart or is interviewing people for a story.
He might, at a glance, seem like an introvert, but he thrives on conversation and in social settings.
He doesn't seek out interaction unless he needs to give his brain a kickstart or is interviewing people for a story.
Reliq is a textbook Active/Social Introvert. Though initially shy and cautious with others, due to personal trauma and trust issues, he values community and connection and enjoys social settings, but will start to turtle when his social battery runs low.
✨ #WoLQotD | #WoLQuestion ✨
Where in the social spectrum is your WoL/OC?
Are they introduced?
Extroverted?
Passive? Active?
Where in the social spectrum is your WoL/OC?
Are they introduced?
Extroverted?
Passive? Active?
February 10, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Reliq is a textbook Active/Social Introvert. Though initially shy and cautious with others, due to personal trauma and trust issues, he values community and connection and enjoys social settings, but will start to turtle when his social battery runs low.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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February 10, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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Commissioned by @babapapaffxiv.bsky.social of their super cute lalawolship, lighttenet!! ♡(ෆˊ͈ ु꒳ ूˋ͈ෆ) I absolutely adore them and I had such an amazingly fun time getting to draw them, they're just so cute A;OEIRHG;OAIR
Thank you so much again for commissioning me!!
#flynnart ✧ #flynncomms ✧ #ffxiv
Thank you so much again for commissioning me!!
#flynnart ✧ #flynncomms ✧ #ffxiv
February 10, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Commissioned by @babapapaffxiv.bsky.social of their super cute lalawolship, lighttenet!! ♡(ෆˊ͈ ु꒳ ूˋ͈ෆ) I absolutely adore them and I had such an amazingly fun time getting to draw them, they're just so cute A;OEIRHG;OAIR
Thank you so much again for commissioning me!!
#flynnart ✧ #flynncomms ✧ #ffxiv
Thank you so much again for commissioning me!!
#flynnart ✧ #flynncomms ✧ #ffxiv
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The last batch from my holiday commissions!! Featuring one that had been kept secret as a surprise gift from the batch before ₍՞◌′ᵕ‵ू◌₎♡ Thank you all so much again for commissioning me!!
#flynnart ✧ #flynncomms ✧ #ffxiv
#flynnart ✧ #flynncomms ✧ #ffxiv
February 10, 2026 at 11:49 AM
The last batch from my holiday commissions!! Featuring one that had been kept secret as a surprise gift from the batch before ₍՞◌′ᵕ‵ू◌₎♡ Thank you all so much again for commissioning me!!
#flynnart ✧ #flynncomms ✧ #ffxiv
#flynnart ✧ #flynncomms ✧ #ffxiv
Happy to help.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Happy to help.
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I've seen Ventrilo mentioned but have never heard anything good about them in all the years they've existed.
Lot of complaints over poor audio quality, iirc.
Lot of complaints over poor audio quality, iirc.
February 9, 2026 at 8:14 PM
I've seen Ventrilo mentioned but have never heard anything good about them in all the years they've existed.
Lot of complaints over poor audio quality, iirc.
Lot of complaints over poor audio quality, iirc.
Yeah, that's crossing it off my list.
Sounds like primary contenders if there is going to be a migration are:
-Teamspeak (old but props to their media guy admitting their weaknesses in comparison to Discord amidst the memeing)
-Root
-some hidden 3rd option
Sounds like primary contenders if there is going to be a migration are:
-Teamspeak (old but props to their media guy admitting their weaknesses in comparison to Discord amidst the memeing)
-Root
-some hidden 3rd option
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February 9, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Yeah, that's crossing it off my list.
Sounds like primary contenders if there is going to be a migration are:
-Teamspeak (old but props to their media guy admitting their weaknesses in comparison to Discord amidst the memeing)
-Root
-some hidden 3rd option
Sounds like primary contenders if there is going to be a migration are:
-Teamspeak (old but props to their media guy admitting their weaknesses in comparison to Discord amidst the memeing)
-Root
-some hidden 3rd option
So, apparently, these are literally the same platform.
Revolt just migrated/rebranded to Stoat.
Even the email verification I got from Stoat (which didn't work) said it was from Revolt.
Not a good sign.
Revolt just migrated/rebranded to Stoat.
Even the email verification I got from Stoat (which didn't work) said it was from Revolt.
Not a good sign.
February 9, 2026 at 8:03 PM
So, apparently, these are literally the same platform.
Revolt just migrated/rebranded to Stoat.
Even the email verification I got from Stoat (which didn't work) said it was from Revolt.
Not a good sign.
Revolt just migrated/rebranded to Stoat.
Even the email verification I got from Stoat (which didn't work) said it was from Revolt.
Not a good sign.
Exactly. Besides, I'm already on so many mailing lists. What's two or three more.
As a funny heehoo, though, an old alternative, Teamspeak, has been capitalizing on this situation for some silly memery and self-promotion.
As a funny heehoo, though, an old alternative, Teamspeak, has been capitalizing on this situation for some silly memery and self-promotion.
TeamSpeak (@teamspeak)
the end is near...
Quoting DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm)
Discord will age-restrict users from certain features starting next month unless the user sends a face scan or ID.
(Source: https://www....
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February 9, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Exactly. Besides, I'm already on so many mailing lists. What's two or three more.
As a funny heehoo, though, an old alternative, Teamspeak, has been capitalizing on this situation for some silly memery and self-promotion.
As a funny heehoo, though, an old alternative, Teamspeak, has been capitalizing on this situation for some silly memery and self-promotion.
Currently trying to look into Revolt and Stoat, but the e-mail verification to get in is taking its sweet time.
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Currently trying to look into Revolt and Stoat, but the e-mail verification to get in is taking its sweet time.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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February 9, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Apart from those others mentioned, I've seen Revolt and Root bandied about as alternatives.
Haven't gotten to look into Revolt yet (haven't gotten my email vertification yet)
Root looks good but is barren atm. Not a lot of discoverability but seems well-built.
Haven't gotten to look into Revolt yet (haven't gotten my email vertification yet)
Root looks good but is barren atm. Not a lot of discoverability but seems well-built.
February 9, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Apart from those others mentioned, I've seen Revolt and Root bandied about as alternatives.
Haven't gotten to look into Revolt yet (haven't gotten my email vertification yet)
Root looks good but is barren atm. Not a lot of discoverability but seems well-built.
Haven't gotten to look into Revolt yet (haven't gotten my email vertification yet)
Root looks good but is barren atm. Not a lot of discoverability but seems well-built.
You're welcome. I was personally curious what alternatives there were and hadn't heard of that one.
So I figured I might as well flex my Informatics degree and do some research.
So I figured I might as well flex my Informatics degree and do some research.
February 9, 2026 at 6:07 PM
You're welcome. I was personally curious what alternatives there were and hadn't heard of that one.
So I figured I might as well flex my Informatics degree and do some research.
So I figured I might as well flex my Informatics degree and do some research.
Given time and investment (personal, not monetary) it could be a good option for game/group chats.
As it stands now, though, it's only really usable for groups just starting up, friends who want a place to chat outside Discord, and people looking for community like they do on Reddit.
As it stands now, though, it's only really usable for groups just starting up, friends who want a place to chat outside Discord, and people looking for community like they do on Reddit.
February 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Given time and investment (personal, not monetary) it could be a good option for game/group chats.
As it stands now, though, it's only really usable for groups just starting up, friends who want a place to chat outside Discord, and people looking for community like they do on Reddit.
As it stands now, though, it's only really usable for groups just starting up, friends who want a place to chat outside Discord, and people looking for community like they do on Reddit.
From some of the public statements they put out, the AI checkers I use labeled it as very likely AI written.
However, due to limited discoverability, moving there would be like starting from scrap, but I imagine most communities will be able to 1:1 port from discord to Root.
However, due to limited discoverability, moving there would be like starting from scrap, but I imagine most communities will be able to 1:1 port from discord to Root.
February 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
From some of the public statements they put out, the AI checkers I use labeled it as very likely AI written.
However, due to limited discoverability, moving there would be like starting from scrap, but I imagine most communities will be able to 1:1 port from discord to Root.
However, due to limited discoverability, moving there would be like starting from scrap, but I imagine most communities will be able to 1:1 port from discord to Root.
So, current verdict:
There's nothing here but there is potential. I like the interface for it better than Discord. It has buttons for text features.
Apart from some people's profiles, I'm not seeing a push for AI in any of the official channels. It is likely the main team is using to some degree.
There's nothing here but there is potential. I like the interface for it better than Discord. It has buttons for text features.
Apart from some people's profiles, I'm not seeing a push for AI in any of the official channels. It is likely the main team is using to some degree.
February 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
So, current verdict:
There's nothing here but there is potential. I like the interface for it better than Discord. It has buttons for text features.
Apart from some people's profiles, I'm not seeing a push for AI in any of the official channels. It is likely the main team is using to some degree.
There's nothing here but there is potential. I like the interface for it better than Discord. It has buttons for text features.
Apart from some people's profiles, I'm not seeing a push for AI in any of the official channels. It is likely the main team is using to some degree.
Ok, I think it might just be a rule for the main Root server. Among the servers I could find, there was one dedicated to French speakers. So it's not like other languages aren't welcome.
February 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Ok, I think it might just be a rule for the main Root server. Among the servers I could find, there was one dedicated to French speakers. So it's not like other languages aren't welcome.