Final Fantasy 14 Community Spotlight: Otter By The Water
thegamer.comWhether you’re entirely new to the Final Fantasy 14 roleplay scene or an experienced veteran, it can be hard to find the perfect venue for you. Personally, I like somewhere I can idle and enjoy the vibes while still getting work done on my second monitor.
Fortunately, there’s a particular type of venue for players like me — AFK Cafes. Otter by the Water is one such cafe on Jenova, Aether, that falls into this category. It offers the perfect place for casual RPers, or any players who simply wish to pass the time in the company of others.
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“It’s a venue where we encourage you to stay as long as you like, without the pressure of having to chat or roleplay, unless you want to.” Safir Atkascha, the proprietor and manager of the cafe, tells me. “Kind of like how some players lurk in Limsa Lominsa to pass the time. The difference is we’ve tried to create a chill environment that encourages relaxation. And our chat is way more vanilla.”
Otter by the Water is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 12pm until 4pm ET. Aside from offering a very casual space for players to test out their roleplay skills, or just to hang out with friends, there is also a stage for anyone to use (providing they keep it SFW), which is a great practice gig for fledgling Bard bands without the pressure. The cafe also has a unique selling point — there are no fixed prices, instead choosing to offer a ‘pay-what-you-can’ policy.
Players can also choose the ‘Surprise Me’ option to be served something not on the menu, but that is tailored to be a little more personal with an RP touch. For example, if you ask Ahldfohc, a Sea Wolf Roegadyn, to surprise you, you’ll likely receive a tasty seafood
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