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    FFXIclopedia search

    Is it me or does FFXIclopedia have one of the shittiest search systems ever? Is there a way to like search for NMs in specific zones instead of searching each zone 1 by 1? Not to mention if you fail to capitalize a word you're fucked. The real point of this thread is to learn more of the search function not to diss it.

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    is mysterytour still up? I always remember going there for that sort of thing

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    Everything would be fine if somepage updated their shit. They had the most badass search engine. I still use it for anything not toau/wotg

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    I used to loooooooooove somepage when I was leveling off goblin pets. Just type in 's in the search box and basically gave you a list of every pet in the game :D Level range and stuff is good too. But since wiki is a wiki, its hard to make a database out of it. One day a mob could be listed as lv 30, then next day 31-33, the next day 29-34. ffxi-atlas beastiary was good too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by altwight View Post
    Is it me or does FFXIclopedia have one of the shittiest search systems ever? Is there a way to like search for NMs in specific zones instead of searching each zone 1 by 1? Not to mention if you fail to capitalize a word you're fucked. The real point of this thread is to learn more of the search function not to diss it.
    I think dissing is better. I'm pretty fucked off with it as well.

    Otherwise, I somewhat search by a memorable term that relates to such area. So if I want to find Bostinaruirsdsuidhjrwsr BOlcviflIXXXX I CAN'T FUCKING SPELL THAT I type in Sewer Syrup (100% match) and click on the zone name and then continue from there. Slight workaround but I can't find of anything better.

    Or use FFXIAH and search the item name, and click on the wiki link.

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    Quote Originally Posted by altwight View Post
    Is it me or does FFXIclopedia have one of the shittiest search systems ever? Is there a way to like search for NMs in specific zones instead of searching each zone 1 by 1? Not to mention if you fail to capitalize a word you're fucked. The real point of this thread is to learn more of the search function not to diss it.
    It's not FFXIclopedia, it is the wiki search system.

    Wiki only searches for the specific criteria you give it, and if part of it is incorrect then it will come back unfilled.

    The best thing to do with a wiki search of any kind is first make sure of your spelling and second to be as vague as possible.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ringthree View Post
    It's not FFXIclopedia, it is the wiki search system.

    Wiki only searches for the specific criteria you give it, and if part of it is incorrect then it will come back unfilled.
    This is correct,. I just try to make it a point to memorize the first 3-5 letters of what I'm trying to search for, and let the auto-filler do the rest.

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    Dunno of it's just me but the autofiller is SO slow compared the the real (original) wiki where things come up instantly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheStig View Post
    Dunno of it's just me but the autofiller is SO slow compared the the real (original) wiki where things come up instantly.
    That has more to do with the database, etc, than anything else.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheStig View Post
    Dunno of it's just me but the autofiller is SO slow compared the the real (original) wiki where things come up instantly.
    Not only that, but it seems the autofiller field caps at something like 8-9 items displayed? If you put a very generic name and the list of items starting with that word is very long, your choice of options is unlikely to be complete... =(

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    I hate the wiki search. I typo way too much for it to be reliable. But for the OPs original NM issue, I like to use this: Notorious Monsters: Level Guide - FFXIclopedia - a Wikia Gaming wiki

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    It is absolutely horrible. If I need to find an NM and I know the name of the item they drop, I'll search the item name on FFXIAH and use the wiki link. If I need to find a NM and I know what zone they pop in, I'll use FFXI-ATLAS to search by region, and then find the name of the NM and cut and paste for a wiki search. There's really no reason it should be that difficult to find anything on that site, including mission walkthroughs, strats, etc...

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    i made a firefox bookmark that hits the wiki search directly and gave it a key word (i use "wi")
    this means i can search it right off the address bar.
    additionally, when i type "wi something something" in my address bar it searches my browsing history and gives a pop down menu of stuff i've found on wiki that matches what i am typing.

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    Funny thing is if you type in the name correctly, caps and all, it will take you straight to the info/item you're looking for, but if you miss just one capital letter it will be like, "WTF are you looking for!?"

    Edit: Typo

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    what's really bothering me about ffxiclopedia are all those damn ads that have been showing up as of late..

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    Yeah the search engine isnt that good (used to google chrome). Now does anyone know a way around this (that doesnt involve going to another site first)?

    Edit: Typo.

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    The fact that my pc slow down when I have three window opened bother me more than the shitty search.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Serpent View Post
    what's really bothering me about ffxiclopedia are all those damn ads that have been showing up as of late..
    Firefox + Flashblock + Adblock + NoScript

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oevern View Post
    Funny thing is if you type in the name correctly, caps and all, it will take you straight to the info/item you're looking for, but if you miss just one capital letter it will be like, "WTF are you looking for!?"
    Oh god I laughed so hard.

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    Google "site:wiki.ffxiclopedia.org leapin Lizzy" and let Google figure out your mispellings and find what you want on the Wiki. Somebody could probably do an XML thing for browser's search bars for it.

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