Announcing the "VanaFest Golden Gobbiebag Giveaway"! (NA)

[Toth]

And here is the replacement event for the Moogle Bonanza they promised:

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Announcing the "VanaFest Golden Gobbiebag Giveaway"! (NA)

The sneaky and stealthy goblins were able to infiltrate the FINAL FANTASY XI in-game item vaults and pilfer a ton of items right from under our noses... It turns out that it was all for a good cause because they are creating a variety of Golden Gobbiebags packed to the brim with goodies for some lucky adventurers to take home.

We have prepared a special survey based on the events and announcements of VanaFest 2012 to be posted after the event. By filling it out and answering the “Gobbie” question correctly you will be entered into a competition where you could win one of many Golden Gobbiebags, each exploding with a variety of rare in-game items!

How to Participate
Complete the VanaFest survey, answer the “Gobbie” question correctly, and you will be entered into a competition where you could win one of the Golden Gobbiebags below!

Participation Period: Monday, June 25, 2012 to Monday, July 2, 2012 at 11:59pm (PDT)

Restrictions
Only one entry can be made per Square Enix account.

* Employees of Square Enix, Square Enix, Inc. and Square Enix, Ltd. and their relatives are forbidden from participating in the VanaFest 2012 Giveaway.

You will be ineligible if you do not meet the following requirements:

You must have completed migration of your PlayOnline ID to the Square Enix Account system.
You must have a PlayOnline ID linked to a Square Enix account. If you have not linked your PlayOnline ID with your Square Enix account or you do not have a Square Enix account, please read the details here and apply for the giveaway after completing the necessary procedures.
You must have a FINAL FANTASY XI Content ID.

*Players still in their free trial period will not be able to participate.

Please note that you will lose the right to obtain your prize if any of the following situations occur:

The character name or world name was incorrect at time of application.
The character receiving the prize was deleted.
You select “Return” for the prize delivered from the MHMU.
There are over 128 items in your delivery box.
You already possess the item.
Though thorough testing has been performed, in the case that you possess multiples of the same rare item, authority to claim the prize will be nulled and the item will be deleted.



Winning Entries
You must fill out the survey and correctly answer the “Gobbie” question included in the survey to be entered.
Selected winners will have their items automatically sent to the character listed during sign up.
The “Golden Gobbiebag I” winner will be selected from a combination of North America and Europe participants. All other winners will be selected by region.


Prizes
Golden Gobbiebag I (1 winner)

Choice of one of the below items:

Golden Gobbiebag I
Spharai Conqueror Verethragna
Mandau Glanzfaust Twashtar
Excalibur Yagrush Almace
Ragnarok Laevateinn Caladbolg
Guttler Murgleis Farsha
Bravura Vajra Ukonvasara
Gungnir Burtgang Redemption
Apocalypse Liberator Rhongomiant
Kikoku Aymur Kannagi
Amanomurakumo Carnwenhan Masamune
Mjollnir Gastraphetes Gambanteinn
Claustrum Kogarasumaru Hvergelmir
Annihilator Nagi Gandiva
Yoichinoyumi Ryunohige Armageddon
Aegis Nirvana Ochain
Gjallarhorn Tizona Daurdabla
Terpsichore Death Penalty Ebisu Fishing Rod
Tupsimati Kenkonken Kraken Club

* Relic/Mythic/Empyrean weapons have been upgraded to level 90.

As well as:

One Nomad Moogle Rod
One Moogle Suit Set (includes Head and Body)
One Athena’s Orb (Grants one-time entry into the “Heroines’ Holdfast” special battlefield)
Choice of one Ark Angel Weapon:

Ark Saber
Ark Scythe

Golden Gobbiebag II (250 winners)

Choice of one of the below items:

Golden Gobbiebag II
Sagasinger Phorcys Korazin Nares Cuffs
Murasamemaru Phorcys Mitts Nares Trews
Aytanri Phorcys Dir Nares Clogs
Girru Phorcys Schuhs Umbral Marrow x5
Ephemeron Thaumas Hat Mulciber’s Scoria x3
Coruscanti Thaumas Coatl Riftdrosss x60
Asteria Thaumas Gloves Riftcinder x60
Borealis Thaumas Kecks Scroll of Meteor
Ikarigiri Thaumas Nails Scroll of Arise
Delphinius Nares Cap
Phorcys Salade Nares Saio

As well as:

One Nomad Moogle Rod
One Moogle Suit Set (includes Head and Body)
One Athena’s Orb (Grants one-time entry into the “Heroines’ Holdfast” special battlefield)
Choice of one Ark Angel Weapon:

Ark Saber
Ark Scythe

Golden Gobbiebag III (1,000 winners)

Choice of one of the below items:

Golden Gobbiebag III
Adamas Huginn Haubert Khepri Gamashes
Plenitas Virga Huginn Gantlets Spurrina Coif
Sanus Ensis Hrafn Hose Spurrina Doublet
Tessera Saio Hrafn Gambieras Spurrina Gages
Drachenhorn Tenryu Somen +1 Spurrina Slops
Hyaline Hat Tenryu Domaru +1 Spurrina Nails
Mextli Harness Tenryu Tekko +1 Iaso Mitra
Anhur Robe Tenryu Hakama +1 Iaso Bliaut
Fazheluo Radiant Mail Tenryu Sune-Ate +1 Iaso Cuffs
Toci's Harness Khepri Bonnet Iaso Tights
Heka's Kalasiris Khepri Jacket Iaso Boots
Mekira Meikogai Khepri Wristbands
Huginn Coronet Khepri Kecks

*Huginn, Hrafn, Tenryu, Khepri, Spurrina, and Isao equipment all come with a single Abdhaljs's Honor.

As well as:

One Moogle Suit Set (includes Head and Body)
One Athena’s Orb (Grants one-time entry into the “Heroines’ Holdfast” special battlefield)
Choice of one Ark Angel Weapon:

Ark Saber
Ark Scythe

Golden Gobbiebag IV (5,000 winners)

One Moogle Suit Set (includes Head and Body)
One Athena’s Orb (Grants one-time entry into the “Heroines’ Holdfast” special battlefield)
Choice of one Ark Angel Weapon:

Ark Saber
Ark Scythe


* Please remember that all prizes won are virtual goods and cannot be redeemed for real-world money.

Prize Distribution
Prizes will be distributed by the Mog House Management Union near the beginning of July.

[Spira]

the moogle suit.

[Kyte]

So why is it just those two Ark Weapons (and I think it's kind of a dick move that we have to choose)? The only thing I can think of is that there will be another way to get them, in addition to the pseudo-bonanza.

[NynJa]

I cant even get moogle suits on all 3 of my characters, what a load of shit

[Chamaan]

The odds seem so much worse for this than old style bonanza. Just in terms of the sheer number of prize winners. Only one rank 1 winner? And it's not even a 99 with those odds? Whaaaat?

In Rank 2 the only reasonable thing is to simply get the riftcinder or marrow.

Rank 3 is what will separate the boys from the warriors. Considering that each of those HQ armors comes with a free augment? Christ, the choices.

[NynJa]

Well old bonanza was an infinite number of mules with 10 entries per mule, whereas this one is one entry per SEID, so there will be less entrants. I personally did 10 entrants, to guarantee myself a r4 item. My entries are down from 100 to 1, I'd imagine there are plenty of others who had more than 9 mules as well.

Not to mention there doesnt seem to be any entry fee to appease the gambling laws. Not that 2k gil is worth a damn to anyone, but I'm sure SE views it as a shitton of gil NOT leaving the system this time and are going to justify it so absurdly like the VW ticket system: "well we'll give you a ticket system (which isnt at all what you want and we know it), but you'll need to get 5 of them per".

[Kaisha]

I'm just happy I have a chance of being one of the 5,000 folks to get the Moogle costume. >.>

Was expecting it to be much more limited, but with the declining population lately, odds are in my favour of obtaining one.

[Destinye]

Ironic thing is, this was basically the same thing as JP buying dog tags and raffling for that people complained about >.>

[Taint]

Where is the 1500 plate option. (biggest cock block in the game atm)

Anyways atleast there is something.

[Khajit]

Looks like they picked decent prizes this time but how are we all going to manage to get a scythe? I was kind of hoping you'd get the AA weapon as a prize for entering.

[Toth]

The winning question will be: what is the name of the new expansion coming this fall!

Right?.....

[Sonomaa]

The winning question will be: what is the name of the new expansion coming this fall!

Right?.....

Final Fantasy 11: The 9 Cities of ROM

[lolwut]

Final Fantasy 11: The 9 Cities of ROM

Now anything but this will be a massive disappointment.

[Weeks]

So which mythic is worth popping the rank one prize on anyway? How cool would it be to have a Conqueror to swap into just to activate Berserk?

[Taint]

So which mythic is worth popping the rank one prize on anyway? How cool would it be to have a Conqueror to swap into just to activate Berserk?

Club,PA,GKT would be my top picks. GA with AM3 up during MS could be pretty damn potent.

[NynJa]

survey says polearm

[Byrthnoth]

Unfortunately, the most useful mythics go to the least useful jobs. I'd put them in tiers:
1) Ryunohige and Kenkonken are easily the furthest ahead of the nearest competition for DRG and PUP. These are competitive with or the best weapons the jobs can equip even without any AM.
2) Kogarasumaru, Nirvana, and Laevatienn are pretty ideal for their respective jobs when you can maintain AM2/3, which should be easy in events like Voidwatch but difficult in events like Legion.
3) Conqueror, Terpsichore, Tizona, Carnwenhan, Yagrush, Liberator, Aymur, Death Penalty and Burtgang are all kind of moderately useful weapons. They have a purpose, but it's not a very commonly useful purpose and other weapons that take less effort are often better options.
4) Glanzfaust, Murgleis, Vajra, Gastraphetes, Nagi, and Tupsimati are pretty much shit-tier. Even if you like the job enough to get them, you shouldn't use them.

I might be wrong about the exact placement in groups, but this is approximately how I see them.

[Buffy]

I would move Yagrush to the 2nd tier personally. That constant AoE effect on -na spells is broken as hell.

[Septimus]

Now anything but this will be a massive disappointment.

Final Fantasy XI: An Epoch of Balance
Final Fantasy XI: The Mad Balance of Tanaka
Final Fantasy XI: The Balance of Oblivion (or Final Fantasy XI: Oblivion's Balance)
Final Fantasy XI: Experiments in Sadomasochism

The last one counts, because the safe word is "Balance". (Too bad they always ignore the safe word...)

[Slycer]

Why are Hrafn items in the potential winning list when Huginn is the HQ set?