Summary
AFinal Fantasy 14fan has created a custom attachment for headphones that lets the wearer become a real-world sprout. The clever headpiece has amused and charmedFinal Fantasy 14players.
As mostFinal Fantasy 14players know, beginners in the game have an icon next to their name that indicates that they’re a newcomer to the title. This takes the shape of a little budding sprout. Once a player clears a certain number of gameplay hours and advances in the main story far enough, they lose their sprout icon, indicating that they’re a full-fledged,experiencedFinal Fantasy 14player. Some fans can’t wait to get rid of their sprouts, but others are fond of them and don’t want to see them go.
This particular fan creation would be perfect fornewFinal Fantasy 14playersor just anyone who wants to celebrate sprout status. Reddit user Katesensei shared the creation with fellow players there, showing off a pair of headphones with a three-dimensional green sprout emerging from the top. The Reddit user says they 3D-printed the sprout itself, which is connected to a stand that’s strapped to the top of the headphones, keeping it in place. The sprout’s base is made of clear plastic, making it look like the sprout is just hovering above the user’s head when looked at from a distance.
Players React to Real Life Sprout Icon
Reddit users are very positive about the sprout design, sharing comments and questions about the creation. One fan talked about having their husband wear one of these, as they’re about tostart playingFinal Fantasy 14, while another lamented losing their sprout-status in-game. Another joked about what would constitute losing sprout status in real life, with one user suggesting that it would happen when someone pays their taxes for the first time.
Fan opinions on the sprout icons vary depending on the individual. Some players can’t wait to get rid of their sprout status, as they dislike being pointed out as being a newbie to the game. To be fair, even if aFinal Fantasy 14player has hundreds of hours of playtimebut hasn’t progressed far enough in the story, they’re still labeled as a sprout, much to the chagrin of some. However, other players see it differently, liking their sprout icon and even feeling reassured that any mistakes made will be better understood because they’re labeled as being new to the title. While the opinions on using this sprout headpiece would likely vary just as much, it’s a cute nod to the series that any established fan could recognize.
Final Fantasy 14 (2010)
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