/hug and /embrace are two of my most used emotes in Final Fantasy XIV, as this Lalafell runs around hugging the legs of every member in their Free Company. It may be commonly used, but it does lead to many a brilliant photo such as this one between myself and long-time friend Mavis. Especially nice is that the height differences (in this case between the tall Viera and small Lalafell) are factored into the emote.

and if you haven’t worked it out already, this Lalafell does approve of warm hugs, loving head pats and much doting upon.

This photograph was taken in Final Fantasy XIV Online. Final Fantasy XIV is © 2010 – 2020 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.


Take That (In-Game) Snap Daily Photo is an off-shoot of the upcoming Take That (In-Game) Snap article series. This looks at, celebrates and critiques how video game developers have implemented professional photography-like systems into their games. It will cover how the systems handle, just how accessible they are and, where applicable, how a modding community might be making these tools even better. With this Daily Photo spin-off series, I will be sharing individual photos from the games either covered or soon-to-be-covered in the series.

Previous articleStar Ocean: Anamnesis Official Art Works
Next articleFinal Fantasy VII Remake Delayed Until April 2020