Key Takeaways
- Final Fantasy 14 player crafts replica of in-game weapon for boss, sparking envy among fans.
- Player procured STL files for weapon online and completed finishing work using Bondo and paint.
- As 3D printing becomes widespread, more gamers may create impressive replicas for themselves or as gifts.
A Final Fantasy 14 player has made an incredible gift of a replica weapon for their boss, who also plays the game as a Red Mage. The delightful present has Final Fantasy 14 fans envious of both the boss and the gifter.
Final Fantasy 14 is full of impressive weapons that are beautiful visually and devastating in terms of damage. Every job has exclusive high level weapons available, which is what this player chose to replicate for their boss.
Final Fantasy 14 player Tiny-Sheepherder3279 shared a photo of the incredible weapon replica that they gifted to their boss. According to the player, both they, their boss, and some of their other co-workers all play the game. The specific weapon is the Antiquated Murgleis, which can be acquired in Final Fantasy 14‘s Eureka. Tiny-Sheepherder3279 purchased the 3D print files and printed it out themselves. From there, they used Bondo to smooth out the print, sanded, primed, and painted it with acrylic paint used for the red, with giilding wax used to create the gold and silver ornamentation. Overall, it’s an impressive replica of the in-game weapon, and one that any Red Mage player would likely be happy to be given.
Final Fantasy 14 Players Are Envious of the Boss (and the Employee)
Many players have commented on the piece, not only sharing praise for the finished product, but expressing envy for the relationship the boss and employee have. Several joked that the employee was now owed a raise, while others teased Tiny-Sheepherder3279, saying that they were the boss and needed the weapon sent to them. One pointed out that the fan must really love their boss, to which Tiny-Sheepherder3279 explained that that their boss is a “bad ass” who both protects and pushes the team to do their best. Others were curious about 3D printing the weapon for themselves, to which Tiny-Sheepherder3279 noted that they had procured the print STL files from Fused Creations.
As 3D printing becomes more common, remarkable gifts like these may see an uptick as well. Gamers have used 3D printers to recreate everything from Pokemon to buff Cactuar. Some fans make the 3D design themselves, but others acquire the files online, like Tiny-Sheepherder3279. Printing the item out is just part of the work, though, as a lot of post-processing is needed the majority of the time to get the product to look good. As 3D printers become more affordable and thereby accessible, chances are gaming fans will see even more impressive creations like these, whether the fans choose to keep them for themselves or gift them to a valued friend or co-worker like Tiny-Sheepherder3279 did.
