KupoCast S5E5: Recap
Plenty of information on next month’s events, Retropom, and new projects. If you see something here that especially piques your curiosity, check back on the original video here or right above this paragraph for the most detail.
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Overview (12:00 – 19:50)
- Congratulations to Juliana Frostgaard, the latest recipient of the Warrior of Light award at London’s pop-up
- Pop-up event planned for North America in early 2022
FFXIV Content (19:50 – 32:50)
- For reference, the FF7R Roundtable
- Aiming to do some online content with KupoCon’s Free Company
- All FFXIV classes and races featured
- Background of moon to capture the vibe of Endwalker
- Available when the store opens November 12
- More info to come as to how these can be acquired
- Acrylic stands, double-sided
- Example of size: Magic Ranged DPS approx. 18cm
- Categorised by fighting type
- Gaming/mouse mats
- Approx. 16 x 18 inches
- Limited numbers of each
FFXV Anniversary (32:50 – 40:20)
- Key FFXV artwork for these events
- To avoid risks, the tour will be spread over 2022, before the end of November (before the 6th anniversary)
- North America locations include California and Toronto.
- Possibly one in the likes of Vancouver or the East Coast later down the line
- Flexible refund policy
- Full details will be announced during the online event regarding other locations (London and Melbourne) and tickets
- Screening of Kingsglaive akin to a watch party while select people discuss it
For Health and Home (40:20 – 49:30)
- KupoCon is dedicated to highlighting the importance of mental health, thus this programme’s creation
- The name is a play on the phrase in Kingsglaive, “For Hearth and Home”
- There will be references to the Final Fantasy series
- Open to all fitness levels
- Patreon helps to cover the costs of professional aid
- Supporting each other along the way
- Medal can be collected at a physical event or shipped out prior or included with your next online order
Retropom (49:30 – 1:14:00)
- The minor increase in ticket price is £4
- NPC Pass does not come with a Quest Log – however, they will be available to buy on the day
- Quest Log will be pocket size like the pop-up event
- Kids Quest Log free for children
- Retro theme for evening – as early as the 90s, even!
- Carer passes are for those accompanying a ticket holder
- Essentially a VIP pass
- For all Wind ticket holders
Other info:
– Artist tables will be available to apply for on November 1
– NPC (Earth) passes cannot apply
- Coming out for Retropom
- Available only via gil
New Projects/Products (1:14:00 – 1:30:50)
- Vinyls of Mogzart Albums Vol. 1 – 4
- Approx. 200 of each to be made, one batch run
- Will be made available to pre-order
- Opaque in appearance
- Possible bundle of all four
- Second edition of TriPom Ultimania featuring up to Gen 5.3/5.4 of cards
- KupoCon Memoria featuring all events of Generation 2 (Pomtario, Pomingham Palace, Pomtropolis, Pomathon)
- Battle monsters, work out riddles and other puzzles
- Games of chance and strategy
- Downloadable sheets will be made to keep your book clean
- Aiming to get one book out every 12 months or so
- Patreon booster packs should see these coming in for January 2022
- Anima will eventually become foiled
- Alex’s artist series (running gag)
- Released next month
- Cactuar or Tonberry to be the final card
- Flan to be foiled
- All proceeds from the sales of this series will go towards the likes of the free kids Quest Logs and similar projects
Ambassador Program Update (1:30:50 – 1:32:40)
- Looking for people with a good online presence, who have great energy and a great attitude
- Looking for a diverse range of people among any region, including areas KupoCon has not been to
- Can only choose a handful
- Link to apply
Additional Info (1:32:40 – 1:37:30)
- FFXIV FC Event – no need to be in the FC to attend it
- Organised/written by Kayley Henderson and Micah Rodney
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