“This community has made me feel heard, valued, acknowledged, encouraged, supported. Everyone is always so helpful and have taught me so many things. I truly feel like I’m a better player than I was before. While I have been playing FFXIV since long, long ago, I have never been as OBSESSED with it like I am recently, specifically because this community helps to make it the most enjoyable it’s ever been. I was usually warm and cold about playing because my past experiences with this game has involved a lot of unnecessary complications, but now I’m always excited to have fun and experience things with everyone. It’s what I think about most during my daily life, haha!”

“It helped me a lot! I'm not a type of person who wants to have all the spotlights on my head to lead anything, but you gave me courage and a challenge for me to tackle everytime, and it gives me more motivation to challenge myself even more!”

“Last couple of years felt like had nothing to play for in ffxiv. I really feel like I have joined an awesome community and the community has embraced me as part of the HJP family. Last couple months has reminded me why I love online games, to hang out and have online adventures, to laugh together, to cry together, to get excited together. Sitting down at the camp fire with other people, listening to the crackling of the fire, and just chilling helped ignite my passion for ffxiv. Feels like I have found a ffxiv home :DDD”

“I used to avoid joining guilds or gaming communities because I felt like I’d hold everyone back due to my lack of experience. I would get shunned or excluded from raids or events, and the overall vibe often felt toxic. But the HJP community is not like that. In the HJP community I feel welcomed and supported every time I play or watch a live stream. This community has not only helped me level up in the game but also helped me become more thoughtful and collaborative in real life. In game whenever I need help, someone is always there, and it’s inspired me to pay it forward in real life too.”

“I've joined several Discord servers, most not even related to FFXIV, and I follow several creatives on YouTube and Twitch, but none of them are more than an entertaining watch, or some information sources. I almost never interact with any of them beyond a "like" or occasional question hoping someone has an answer for a problem. I don't really know why or how, but something about this community clicked with me and it genuinely feels like a group of friends hanging out. Heather, I think, might call it "magic" and... I'm inclined to believe that.”

"Incredibly proud of the 'Town Hall' about magic and caring. I care a lot and it made me realize I do not care too much, since it’s clear you and others do too. I’ve often felt like things matter too much to me compared to others, and it made it OK to care like that. You being open to everyone as well, you feeling proud and comfortable only makes it more comfortable for other like minded folks. Thank you!"

“The HJP community has been very special because it's the first time I've ever participated with an online gaming community (been gaming since the 90's!). I've followed many content creators over the years but with such large and established followings -like Preach Gaming or Grinding Gear- I felt like I'd be just another number in the community. I like that the HJP channel and community are in the early stage! It already has cool, chill, and friendly members who are brought together for our love of gaming, FFXIV, and Heather's content!”

“HJP is a community of people, by the people, and for the people. We all came together from many corners of Eorzea, and YouTube all because 1 person was discouraged from a raid he went on. So many people responded to that to let him know that FFXIV community on a whole is not like other games where toxic behavior is just part of the game. From that we all realized we had met some really good people, and it just stuck. Thus, Kraken’s Call was born.”

“In the crazy world we live in, it's refreshing to mingle with good people. We so often can get jaded by our experiences which shape our perceptions moving forward. Experiencing the wonders of this community has give me some more hope and positive outlook for the future (in-game and IRL).”

“The HJP community is a good mix of guys and girls form different places around the world and different age groups that all enjoy gaming but don’t enjoy the toxic environments that many other gaming communities seem to have. Games are fun! I don’t know why so many gamers forget this.”

“I’ve never played an online game or an MMO before, and this community has been super welcoming– sharing their love of the FFXIV story and characters while also making it fun to play with new people, even as a sprout who sometimes needs...a lot of support! This community has also helped me feel more confident and capable in life, outside of FFXIV.”

“9 months ago, I was thinking of leaving Final Fantasy XIV after 10 years since all the people I knew before moved on. But, when I found this place, something just... clicked. The people were real and accepting, honest and kind. While I was sharing my passion with others, I never expected anything in return but I got something anyway. I was paid in friendship and chosen family. Now, as I try to repay that kindness, they pay me in more of the same and the cycle just keeps going to this day. HJP doesn't mean Heather Just Play to me. It means "Here is Joy and Permission (to be me).”