Actually I just wanted to make a few changes to the mini map... And now here we are.
The work on ÆTHERIS (β-Version) started with FFXIV Patch 5.5 and the provision of a 4K resolution for the UI by SE. Up until that point I was working on Hydaelyn UI, which some of you may remember. The demand for a 4K version for Hydaelyn UI was getting louder and louder due to the small but dedicated community, which left me with the decision to either upscale over 300 textures or use the experience I had gained so far and create a completely new UI. I opted for the second option.