Random Question Thread XVIII: Just an Ordinary Sword of Legend

**Mad Friar Avelyn** · 2011-01-12 23:41

Originally Posted by Neisan

VV aids TP ticks, not too sure on the WoE GK but it does help for Masamune, depends if you can 4 hit or not depending on 3rd Atma.

I only have a 5-hit build (5 from 0 TP, 4 from WS) at the moment, and I'm a long way off from a 4-hit. The reason I'm asking is the damage for Fudo seems to be very inconsistent. It can range from meh to amazing, and it kinda worried me.

Should I stack more attack in my WS set like a Kaiten user would? I've already swapped out KO for a Byrnie and my Alky's for Perle Hands to get an extra 30 attack in my WS, but the numbers are still all over the place.

**shepardG** · 2011-01-13 00:13

what's the best way to go about getting amphiptere claws ? good solo job to farm them on? pray for gold chest drop? kill in beaucidine (s) ? what's a good job to deal with their TP moves?

**Pandorablue** · 2011-01-13 00:36

Is there a level limitation on mobs that can drop geodes?

**Radec** · 2011-01-13 01:53

Originally Posted by NynJa

For a moment...I thought you meant you got a +2 empyran in 2 kills, then I realized you meant AF3+2...I meant empy items, not AF3+2 items >.>

in other news:
Anyone know anyone with this
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__...a%2B2-2621.png
Does the Affinity+5 affect Cataclysm damage? I'd assume so based on Pluto's affecting it, but would like first hand information.

Does work on Cata

**NynJa** · 2011-01-13 02:36

Originally Posted by Pandorablue

Is there a level limitation on mobs that can drop geodes?

I've gotten Geodes on mobs as low as lv 58 - 62 (Rolan[s] Dragonfly). As far as whats the lowest, that I dont know. Maybe 50+ and offers xp like Kindred Seals?

Originally Posted by Radec

Does work on Cata

Awesome, thanks

**Pandorablue** · 2011-01-13 02:45

Originally Posted by NynJa

I've gotten Geodes on mobs as low as lv 58 - 62 (Rolan[s] Dragonfly). As far as whats the lowest, that I dont know. Maybe 50+ and offers xp like Kindred Seals?

Well, I'll go test on Lesser Colibri and some other junk in Wajaom. But thanks for responding :D

**Elysian** · 2011-01-13 02:50

Does TH gear affect how often you get TH procs on hits?

**Hiroshima** · 2011-01-13 03:05

Been asked, but I heard of a place in Castle Zhaval that is great for skilling up. Something about a elevation level that lets you hit without getting hit.

Can anybody tell me where it is, and which mobs are best?

**Massimo** · 2011-01-13 03:06

Originally Posted by Elysian

Does TH gear affect how often you get TH procs on hits?

As far as I've seen - no.

**Ricekid** · 2011-01-13 03:27

Can any1 post some SS of blu gear sets. I have it lvled to proc grellows but any pics or info will point me in the right direction TY.

**noodles355** · 2011-01-13 03:53

Anyone have tips for how to deal with Shoggoth's Chainspell when soloing on rdm? Is it just pop poison pot, keep utsu up and C4 spam + idle in MDT gear when shadows down?
Also is Lamprey Lord a reasonable solo? (I don't have movement+ yet)

One other thing. Atm to equip MDT and PDT sets I just hit a //sc set pdt or //sc set mdt macro. Problem is (especially in abyssea with merciless matriach/ambition) that if I swap straight to PDT or MDT after casting something with a relatively long cast (nukes) as the spell fies at like 50% and I can keep running again, spellcast will swap me back into idle set after the spell hits 100%, even though I finished casting ages ago, popped on my PDT set and started running (aftercast rule). This is kinda annoying. Is there away for aftercast timing to take into account fast cast? Or is there anyway to get around this (like having me hitting my //sc set pdt macro cancel whatever is remaining of the current rule) or hitting a macro/typing a command to change my aftercast rule throughout my SC?

**Raen Ryong** · 2011-01-13 04:43

Lamprey is easier than Shoggoth, just learn the pin spots (one at E10, one northish by the fork). And ya, that's how to do Shoggy.

For PDT/MDT, I have a "PDEFNeeded" or "MDEFNeeded" variable which is set to 1 in a macro which also executes Meteor (a "dummy" spell which I tell Spellcast not to process any gear for); Spellcast will abort the changes associated with a previous spell when another is cast.

The macro looks like

/console sc var set PDEFNeeded 1
/ma "Meteor" <t>
/echo PDEF equipped!

And then in SC

Code:

<if advanced='$PDEFNeeded == 1'>
 <equip when="precast" set="PDEF" />
<var cmd="set PDEFNeeded 0" />
            </if>

**Sylvrdragon** · 2011-01-13 04:48

Someone needs to write a damn book on how to make/manage Spellcast for FFXI... I would totally buy it.

**Clash Perez** · 2011-01-13 05:11

Originally Posted by Raen Ryong

Lamprey is easier than Shoggoth, just learn the pin spots (one at E10, one northish by the fork). And ya, that's how to do Shoggy.

For PDT/MDT, I have a "PDEFNeeded" or "MDEFNeeded" variable which is set to 1 in a macro which also executes Meteor (a "dummy" spell which I tell Spellcast not to process any gear for); Spellcast will abort the changes associated with a previous spell when another is cast.

The macro looks like

/console sc var set PDEFNeeded 1
/ma "Meteor" <t>
/echo PDEF equipped!

And then in SC

Code:

<if advanced='$PDEFNeeded == 1'>
<equip when="precast" set="PDEF" />
<var cmd="set PDEFNeeded 0" />
</if>

I use this:

Code:

<if spell="Freeze">
     <action type="cancelspell" />
     <equip when="precast" set="MDT" />
</if>

Isn't this accomplishing the same thing? Or am I missing something?

**Raen Ryong** · 2011-01-13 05:38

Same thing ~ I just use Meteor as my overall dummy spell for various things and so use the extra line.

**rog** · 2011-01-13 06:05

No it's not the same thing. Nyo's isn't doing anything more than /sc set mdt would do.

**arus2001** · 2011-01-13 06:18

Tweaking my RDM nuking set some. High end stuff isn't exactly realistic for now, but doing what I can. Currently use the following:

Main: Appropriate staff.
Sub: Bugard Strap +1
Ammo: Witchstone
Head: AF3+1
Neck: Feud Pendant
Ears: Helenus/Cassandra
Body: Augur's Jaseran
Hands: Eradico Mitts
Rings: +6/7 INT Diamond Rings
Back: Potentia Cape
Waist: Cognition Belt
Legs: AF3+1
Feet: Augur's Gaiters

Off the top of my head, getting Empyrean's +2'd would be a start. Another +3 INT ring would be nice, but not expected. Would Turul's cape beat Potentia? In the unlikely even I got Rani's earring, I'd also pair that back with my Moldative. Still working on trials for +2 staves, too.

**Amok** · 2011-01-13 06:22

Searing cape would be better, but RDM can't wear it.

**arus2001** · 2011-01-13 06:40

Mm, brain fart, indeed. ;_;

**Andradi** · 2011-01-13 07:11

Does the int on the respective auger's pieces beat out the MAB on teal?

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