Closing Fantasy XIV’s official Fan Pageant isn’t the one factor uniting the MMO’s group. This weekend, the unofficial, player-run occasion LunarCon returns for its third yr of panels, events, and charity initiatives. Get the glams prepared.

Tomorrow, September 29, LunarCon kicks off on FFXIV’s Crystal Information Heart with opening ceremonies, classes on Au Ra historical past, and a dwell tune and dance troupe. The net festivities run by means of October 1, closing up the primary two with just a little late-night clubbing in The Goblet.

When you’re unfamiliar with fan occasions just like the LunarCon FFXIV celebrations, it’s price trying out. As a free conference established by a gaggle of associates, it’s as straightforward as a server go to or teleport away. Panels are hosted on Twitch, outlined within the con’s official schedule, and gamers can line up outdoors of in-game participant housing to see themselves as a part of the gang.

Loads of different LunarCon actions are price a shout, too. On Saturday, you may take part within the cosplay contest, attend a live performance to see community-favorite creator Husky by the Geek, or be taught to enhance your Frontlines sport. Additionally, because the weekend rages on, LunarCon will elevate cash for Additional Life, with its present aim set at $10,000.

It’s not the primary time LunarCon stole the fandom highlight. Final yr, I attended the player-hosted conference all weekend with a number of associates — it made for a few of my most memorable in-game moments (additionally a number of the most hilarious). There’s additionally the, uh, nightlife scene, and I am keen on it. Shout out to the stranger from final yr who traded me a stack of questionably named reagents.

And whereas Sq. Enix could not have formally acknowledged it, there have been a number of cases of FFXIV’s knowledge heart journey breaking or backing up with a queue. These moments by no means appeared to final lengthy, however it was fairly rattling cool to see followers making a lot noise at a factor additionally run by followers.

I’ll be there for all of it, however catch me lining up early for the occasion’s Triple Triad panel. And if somebody provides you just a little Ishgardian Tea on the Satisfaction celebration, that’s most likely me.