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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Once more, with FEELING! I'm going to re-try recording my "How to Not Suck at PvP" series, starting with the Warrior on Frontline! I've actually got notes and a list of shots to take in the field this time :D #ffxiv #pvp #warrior twitch.tv/gidsonBrand

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FFXIV PvP tournament host, competitor, and commentator! If you want an event hosted for your game, email me at: gidsonbrand32@gmail.com — gidsonBrand streams live on Twitch! Check out their videos, si...

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Recorded the audio for my first PvP guide and MAAAAAN why is this so embarassing I'm used to shouting at my monitor but it feels different doing it for a video 😭

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

@brianricardo.bsky.social generously got me a code for the Immerse Spatial Audio pack for FFXIV! Come test it out with me RIGHT NNNNOW twitch.tv/gidsonBrand

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gidsonBrand - Live on Twitch

[NA Ranked PvP] Trying the Immerse Spatial Audio for PvP! | Streaming final fantasy xiv online.

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Gonna be doing some chill high ranked PvP today! Come hang out and watch both solo queue 🕓NOW🕓 (and maybe Light Party practice at 8pm EDT!) #ffxiv | #pvp | #warrior twitch.tv/gidsonBrand

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gidsonBrand - Live on Twitch

[NA Ranked PvP] Ego Warrior POV || Chill games before scrims @ 8pm EDT! | Streaming final fantasy xiv online for 4 viewers.

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I prefer AI FREE, MS PAINTED WHIMSY, MADE. BY. MAN!!! (or catboy) Seriously though, don't donate to AI grifters. Take care of your village. #ffxiv | #twitch | #unicorn

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Dragoon has the hardest aesthetics out of any job in Final Fantasy. Which is why it's such a shame that we HAVE to make jokes like these about it 😅 #ffxiv | #pvp | #dragoon | #splurge www.twitch.tv/eorzeapremie...

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The Grand EPL Goon Off 2026 - eorzeapremierleague on Twitch

Watch eorzeapremierleague's clip titled "The Grand EPL Goon Off 2026"

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

My favorite Gateway Fate memory has to be the free drink in the hotel bar after the con. And not JUST cause of the margs! We had cosplayers, artists, fans, all sharing what they love about their favorite game with friends and strangers. THAT'S what this con is all about. That's what LIFE is about.

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Man writing guides for PvP is hard. Had to meditate for like 2 hours cause my thoughts WOULD NOT stay organized And I gotta do this for 21 jobs? For BOTH game modes?? 😭 #ffxiv #pvp

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Gonna try something new: a series of streams & Youtube videos titled "How to NOT SUCK at PvP" Today we're starting with🪓Warrior🪓on Onsal Hakair! Come watch the stream and give your 2 cents! twitch.tv/gidsonBrand

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I don't know how to explain it but I think I developed free will 27 years into my life Like in a "I make my own options" sort of way Yall might see me on the news or some shit o_o

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

DUUUUUDE I'm so upset that I've already packed up my cosplay stuff Wanna work on my Warrior outfit while watching the viking expansion get announced 😭

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I hosted a PvP tournament in FFXIV, and if you missed the stream I've got you COVERED! All the highlights from Bragging Rights XVI can be found here in this video. Thanks to all 9 teams that showed up to compete, and I hope to see you all next month! youtu.be/C3RTR9bmNYg

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Bragging Rights XVI Highlights || Final Fantasy 14 PvP Tournament Highlights

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Trying something new - gonna be streaming some tournament logistics! Finding every team's best clip from Bragging Rights XVI, recording a recap video, and then doing some ranked PvP! twitch.tv/gidsonBrand

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gidsonBrand - Twitch

FFXIV PvP tournament host, competitor, and commentator! If you want an event hosted for your game, email me at: gidsonbrand32@gmail.com

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Reposting my favorite cosplay photos cause I'm in the mood Gonna be upgrading it for the next month! WIPs and stuff to come! #ffxiv | #cosplay | #warrior

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

BRO Trying to upload a tournament vod directly from Twitch to Youtube is not the play I started this 24 hours ago???

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Hawaii was great and all but like Now I don't have any PTO for Deltarune 😭

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I should really post stuff on this site Yall are so much nicer over here 😭 I LOVE DEEP DUNGEONS

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I'm gon make some friends in PvP today twitch.tv/gidsonBrand

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I DECREE THIS YEAR SHALL BE THE BEST YEAR for FFXIV PvP shenanigans!! Come to Gateway Fate this year to party, brawl, and WIN!!!

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Doing some casual PvP with mah boy JohnIsDead! Teaching him how to have some BACKBONE with his calls >:D twitch.tv/gidsonBrand

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Casual PvP w/ @john_is_dead || Winterbloom Shenanigans lol

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Made a quick clip comp of all my FFXIV pvp shenanigans. It's mostly from Ranked and some community events, come check it out >:) youtu.be/9Ro5S90KRYE?...

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

ANOTHER COOL SHIRT @dennis_denden drew this kickass Bragging Rights design and it's printed on a shirt! Come check it out and watch some FFXIV ranked (500 games to go) twitch.tv/gidsonBrand

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[Diamond Ranked PVP] Ya favorite Warrior's back from Hawaii!

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

We've spent the last month hosting a 20-team PvP League, and we're kicking off the finals today with a tournament for 8th place! 🔴https://twitch.tv/gidsonBrand 🕒8th place tournament now, FINALS at 6pm EST!

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

I'm absolutely thrilled to announce that our CC Madness league has 20 teams in it. Testament to how much this community WANTS to compete and succeed. Thank you and good luck to everyone who signed up - first leg of the tournament starts this Friday at 8pm EST! #ffxiv | #pvp | #crystallineconflict

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Going live for a little bit, making an EU PvP alt to try and finish out the season! 🟣https://twitch.tv/gidsonBrand #ffxiv | #pvp | #crystallineconflict | #eu

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

⚔️CC Madness - Open Entry PvP League⚔️ Looking for some FFXIV March Madness-styled action? Join or create an 8-player team to compete in Crystalline Conflict games this March! 📅PvP games EVERY Friday (March 6/13/20/27) 🕘Matches @ 8pm EST! 👑Top 4 teams play in Finals on April 4th! Details below🧵

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I wish Blota was in PvE as well, but I'll settle for these goofy yoinks lmao #ffxiv | #pvp | #frontlines | #warrior

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Being on a PvP team has been really fun. Catching up with people, everyone fighting for a Fan Fest ticket - I'm gonna miss this vibe 😭

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Chilling with some Frontline until the ranked queues start poppin Trying to learn Ninja? Viper? Dancer? Wack stuff is happening lol #ffxiv | #ffxivpvp | #pvp | #ccrc2026 | #frontline twitch.tv/gidsonBrand

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

My page for the CCRC 2026 looks SICK!! Definitely makes me want to play more PvP, especially ranked, cause for as many tournaments as I've been a part of this list of accolades is low 😅 #ffxiv | #pvp | #ccrc2026 | #crystallineconflict

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Good evening! If you want a preview of the #CCRC2026 then come watch tonight's Rising Stars tournament! Featuring some of the best PvP teams in #ffxiv with grade-a commentary (and also mine)! twitch.tv/merlin_xiv

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Might be the first haircut in my LIFE where I came out thinking I look good

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Doing commentary for a #ffxiv PvP tournament tonight! A bunch of these teams are going to be in the upcoming Fan Fest tournament! #ffxiv | #pvp | #crystallineconflict | #tournament twitch.tv/merlin_xiv

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_Guard Break: Nova Invitational - NA Crystalline Conflict PvP Tournament

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Doing commentary for the Squires League Finals tonight! Come watch how good YOU can get at PvP in just 2 months! ⚔️https://www.twitch.tv/thesquiresleague⚔️ #ffxiv | #pvp | #crystallineconflict | #ffxivpvp

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Doing commentary for a #ffxiv PvP tournament soon! #CrystallineConflict | #CCRC | #SquiresLeague Come watch the newest players throw down in the Squires League, tonight at 8:30pm EST! twitch.tv/thesquiresleague

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

WARRIOR-only RAMPAGE-only dueling tournament starts soon! #ffxiv | #pvp | #unga | #bunga Come watch NA's best fight in the dueling ring! twitch.tv/gidsonBrand

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MIGHTIEST WARRIOR in EORZEA || PvP Tournament

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

We're hosting a Warrior-only dueling tournament tonight at 6pm EST, at the Primal/Leviathan Wolves Den! Anyone who signs up is guaranteed to get 4 HQ Courtly Lover's gear, with the grand prize being a fully penta-melded set! #ffxiv | #ffxivpvp | #warrior | #ungabunga

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

My bad guys, crashed the server trying to do organize my inventory :( #ffxiv

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Hanging out with some Frontline & ranked CC today before Season 2 of our Beginner PvP League takes off! Come hang out before the SQUIRES LEAGUE begins, tonight at 8pm EST! twitch.tv/gidsonBrand #ffxiv | #pvp | #ffxivpvp #crystallineconflict

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

The 14KO team has been invited to raise money for the Fred Hutch Research Center! 🌵🔷 Join us TODAY as we compete in a Marvel Rivals & Dead By Daylight tournament while raising money for their international HIV Vaccine Trials team! 🕒Starts at 3pm EST! 🟣https://www.twitch.tv/gidsonBrand

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gidsonBrand - Twitch

FFXIV PvP tournament host, competitor, and commentator! Looking to host all sorts of competitions from Deep Dungeon & Extreme races, to a fighting game tournament!

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

I'M GONNA FINALLY BUY THE BUFFALO

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Going through some old clips on this cold and snow day, and this is THE BEST PvP clip of the year. One team asked me to play Freebird during their match, and they did NOT disappoint! #ffxiv | #crystallineconflict | #tournament

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Talke is very good at collecting & presenting information on FFXIV -- if you have any opinions about PvP, this is a great way to get them out there!

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Finally on break from running PvP events...been running around since June with two different leagues and the Ren Faire 😅 Been able to sit down and think for once and I've got two clear goals for next year: 1) Make enough moolah to go to Gateway Fate 2) Run a 100 competitor tournament in #ffxiv

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Trying to make a video on how to not suck on Warrior -- cause the first step to getting good is to not be bad! Anywho, come hang out while I get b-roll footage in Ranked/Frontline #ffxiv | #ff14 | #warrior | #ffxivpvp | #gitgud twitch.tv/gidsonBrand

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[PvP] How to not SUCK on Warrior (Still figuring that one out)

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

EYYYYYYYYY if you want something cool to do during the FFXIV content drought, come try out pvp tournaments! Just put together a highlight reel for Supernova, the recent community tournament featuring some of the best teams in NA! youtu.be/c6wU3HmnSfU

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GuardBreak Supernova Highlights || FFXIV PvP Tournament

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Gidson @gidson.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

I love GIANT ROBOTS and I love TOURNAMENTS -- which is why I'm hosting a Swiss bracket for #mechaBREAK! Sign up to meet 'n greet with new Pilots, and hopefully take home the gold!

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