In Final Fantasy XIV there is a new NPC named “Osmon.” Fans and the streamer himself believe that he is named after Asmongold, who is referred to as “Asmon” for short.
With the Update 6.25 came new dungeon variations to the MMORPG, which provide players with a particularly challenging experience.
Even before the announcement of this update, Asmongold conducted an interview with producer Naoki Yoshida, during which he asked whether more challenging content is planned for 1-4 players. The answer at that time was initially vague: “Of course, it’s a possibility,” the director said.
Square Enix apparently names an NPC after Asmongold
The NPC through which you unlock the new content is named Osmon. Although he bears no physical resemblance to the streamer, it is apparent that he is indeed named after Asmongold.
“There is an actual character in the game based on me. I think that’s pretty funny,” the streamer remarks. He himself seems convinced that the NPC is indeed named after him.
Users on Reddit are also certain: The NPC must be named after the streamer. In Asmongold’s subreddit, user Historical_Paper4110 shares the requirements to enter the Criterion Dungeons and emphasizes the name Osmon. “The FFXIV NPC that the content was asked about by Asmon is called… Osmon,” he writes.
This is how the community reacts: Fans of the streamer make many puns about Asmon and Osmon under the post. There seems to be no doubt that the NPC is related to the streamer. Here are a few impressions:
- Eldrichdragon9: “Here’s your boy Osmongold, live from Old Sharlaya.”
- Giftwhixt: “OsmonAurum, live from The Aurum Vale!”
- BlackStabbathOG: “When he grants you access to the content, he hits you with a sly: ‘Here it is, dude‘.”
- Eldrichdragon9 then: “And he wiggles his eyebrows.”
The numerous jokes suggest that the community celebrates Osmon just as much as Asmongold.
What do you think of the new NPC? Do you believe the name Osmon definitely has to do with Asmongold, or is it perhaps a coincidence? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
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