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Forum: FFXIV: Advanced Theorycrafting

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  2. Advanced Theorycrafting Rules and Regulations.

    This is the theorycrafting section of the BlueGartr Forums for Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn. If you need to know what theorycrafting is, do not...

    Started by Sonomaa, 2013-08-08 23:28
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  1. Final Fantasy [Theorycraft] BLM Mechanics

    I made a lot of calcs recently because I recently started posting FCoB BLM specific guildes and I am one of those who open with Blizzard 3. I got...

    Started by Aikaal, 2015-02-28 21:48
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  2. XIV Best GC for each class?

    Mod edit: See post #4 below for information It would SEEM to me that a city's GC rewards should benefit the classes whose Guilds are within their...

    Started by AnghellicKarma, 2013-08-26 11:53
    • Replies: 12 / Subs: 3
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    2013-09-04 00:28 Go to last post
  3. Primary stats for each class, 2.0 style

    I'm not sure if things have changed from 1.0 stat allocation to 2.0, but I came across this site that had guides for each class:...

    Started by AnghellicKarma, 2013-08-27 10:15
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    2013-09-28 12:22 Go to last post
  4. i70 DPS accessories for Tanks

    I have not leveled my tanking jobs to 50 yet and most likely won't use them in group play even when I do. Just not my thing. However, I'm very...

    Started by arkaine23, 2014-02-14 04:20
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  5. I have data, would like to develop a more accurate DMG formula

    Data: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mjYhQUIyGBbkFAG9_-QfglxslAUiAMPz-cS-VoupWUs/edit?usp=sharing Goal is to develop a better damage...

    Started by Asmoranomar, 2014-12-03 20:27
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    2014-12-03 20:27 Go to last post
  6. Dungeon Loot Thread

    So after the first handful of dungeons, pretty much all of the gear is untradeable and isn't on the market. XIVDB may have all the items, but since...

    Started by Cantih, 2013-08-29 00:46
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    2014-01-22 16:48 Go to last post
  7. White Mage 3.0 - The Air Bender

    Hasn't been a thread for this job yet (and my computer broke again) so I made one. New White Mage abilities Change List -Graniteskin(10%...

    Started by Carth, 2015-07-02 09:02
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  8. Macros

    I don't know if this is advanced, but I think it could use a place for discussion. There's so many basic things I want to do that I can't seem to...

    Started by Celeras, 2013-09-03 05:29
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    2013-09-16 02:31 Go to last post
  9. Bardmage 3.0

    Since previous is closed. I'm assuming we start a new one for 3.0 to share our thought. :)

    Started by chichicha, 2015-06-22 18:48
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  10. Warrior (because lol Marauder) (Last update 9/1/13)

    1. Best race Lalafell is tops because they are hardest to see esp. in PvP and any other discussion regarding race isn't advanced. 2. Best Grand...

    Started by Churchill, 2013-08-20 20:28
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  11. Critical Hit Rate | 3.0 | Bardshrekt

    If you didn't see Spell Speed / Skill Speed infos, you can find it here and discussion here. tl:dr, increased level, increased stats, decreased...

    Started by Churchill, 2015-06-26 14:26
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    2015-07-14 22:51 Go to last post
  12. XIV Alexander(Savage) Discussion

    Figured I'd start a tread for this so we have somewhere to compile the information seperate from the easy mode.

    Started by Classikmage, 2015-07-21 08:29
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  13. Critical Rate Testing (And other stuff?)

    This advanced theorycrafting section isn't advanced enough; It needs more data dumps and ffxi style math theorycrafting without all the deepz mumbo...

    Started by Deadgye, 2014-03-06 10:01
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    2014-11-02 09:11 Go to last post
  14. Rocl Dark Knight, what are the best recommended melds for those that still wanna enjoy it?

    Hello, I have left DRK to dust since SB as I was really unpleased by the changes made to it, however I have got it to 70 and wanted to give it a...

    Started by FHT, 2018-01-16 14:38
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  15. Best repeatable tradecraft leves.

    I've gone from 14-23 on Armorer on essentially one levequest (Headbangers -- requires a Barbut; HQ version is 6000xp per turn in). The Decorated...

    Started by fren., 2013-09-01 19:21
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    2013-11-11 23:58 Go to last post
  16. Black Mage - 3.0 Changes/Rotations/Guides/Theorycrafting

    3.0 Change List: New Actions: Ley Lines - Lv 52 - Connects naturally occurring ley lines to create a circle of power which, while standing within...

    Started by haroldsaxon, 2015-06-18 07:57
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  17. [Guide] Black Mage - Because, heavy deeps, that's why.

    this is the initial version: I know BLM isn't that complex, but I get tired of seeing blm's do bliz3 (UI3)>bliz3(at full mp)>thunder3 (at full mp),...

    Started by Indomitable Will, 2014-01-15 09:44
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    2015-06-07 15:10 Go to last post
  18. Alexander Discussion: Brayflox with Echo

    http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/88d2c936ee0dbd3bc2a84c4ec2606cc0fe8a3e7a High Res Images (credit to 6souls):

    Started by Kaslo, 2015-07-06 09:16
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    2015-07-17 08:58 Go to last post
  19. DoL/DoH Levequest Locations

    This has been verified. Meaning you will need a DoM/DoW job at an equivalent lvl as your DoL in order to unlock your DoL leves. You also need to...

    Started by Ksandra, 2013-08-24 11:17
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  20. Determination gap to primary stat debate (higher than we thought?)

    I've seen a lot mention that 2 DTR = 1 of a primary stat (str, dex, etc.) Hubby came across this which says it's more like ~6 (Go to 5:27 -...

    Started by Ksandra, 2013-09-23 19:05
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    2015-01-10 04:52 Go to last post
  21. Free Company Points

    Gathering up all the data for the Company Points system. I'll keep this updated with what we have nailed down for certain. Points to Rank Up Rank...

    Started by Mina, 2013-08-17 20:56
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    2013-10-03 10:50 Go to last post
  22. Monk 3.0

    Starting a new discussion as the previous Monk thread was closed on the other forum. Let's talk theories, new Openers for lvl 60, share thoughts! ...

    Started by Nitsuki, 2015-06-30 23:42
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  23. Cure I Formula

    Crossposting from http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/134775-Damage-Formula-Thread?p=1738304#post1738304 Hypothesis The Cure Formula...

    Started by Nyaanyaa_Midgardsormr, 2013-12-30 20:16
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  24. XIV Materia Making / Spiritbonding when you can't craft to build up Gil

    well im spiritbonding there is really is no table out there on the cost of gear you can buy from NPCs over the price of AH. not everyone has a craft...

    Started by ottofoxen, 2015-04-18 16:19
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    2015-04-18 16:35 Go to last post
  25. XIV [Guide] Paladin Tanking Compendium (Last update 11/13/13)

    Announcement As of 11/04/2013 I have canceled my subscription. The game itself is lackluster and somewhat boring. I also found myself losing...

    Started by pixelshader, 2013-09-06 16:26
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  26. Paladin HQ Cure Build

    This is completely ridiculous and must be considered so, because: Swords have 0 magic DMG rating. That said, a MND build is in order, because: A...

    Started by Rajah, 2013-09-04 09:58
    • Replies: 17 / Subs: 1
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    2013-09-06 17:06 Go to last post
  27. Block Rates and Block Mitigation

    This is pretty accurate I think. Base block rate and protection should be 100 points in both categories, for 10%. So if you had a shield with 0...

    Started by Rajah, 2013-09-10 13:39
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    2013-12-03 19:12 Go to last post
  28. Unlocking dungeons

    Following Solracht's minion thread, I think that a thread telling people how to unlock the dungeons would be helpful too I'm asking the...

    Started by Ratatapa, 2013-08-23 19:39
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    2015-05-23 18:02 Go to last post
  29. Dungeon & Primal guide/strategy

    Maybe we can pool strategies and guides into 1 spot? Can add hard mode primals too since I see it asked a bit. Also, I'll try to keep it up to date...

    Started by Rehn, 2013-09-03 14:45
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    • Replies: 47 / Subs: 5
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    2013-10-05 17:07 Go to last post
  30. PvP Threat Assesment

    Dec 15th edit/overhaul: Removing a lot of fluff and covering stuff in 2.1 patch notes that is relevant to OP. Adding sort of table of contents....

    Started by Seravi Edalborez, 2013-12-09 17:08
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    • Replies: 73 / Subs: 8
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    2013-12-20 08:09 Go to last post

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