Random Question Thread XXIII: Neun und Neunzig Luft RQs

[Ganukay]

Okay so in this pic...

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/7262/screwy.png

In the top T.Whiteshell's price, part of the first 0 is cut off. This happens when I play FFXI in Windowed mode. The bottom T.Whiteshell is an example of what it looks like when I use true full screen.

This happens with a lot of text, this is just the only example I had readily available. Any suggestions on fixing this?

I had a similar problem, the resolution in windowed mode won't match true full screen because of the title and border around the game, so the aspect ratio isn't what it should be. To fix it, I changed the window size in launcher.ini. Subtract 100 pixels or so from your vertical resolution (make sure it's divisible by 9, if a 16:9 aspect ratio monitor), and use your aspect ratio to calculate the horizontal resolution. (example of 1920x1080, change y-resolution to 990, multiply 990 by 16/9 for the x-resolution, 1760x990 is new resolution of the game)

[Sodalitas]

Does anyone know for sure if the TP Bonus Magian weapons stack? For example, if I mainhand a Fusetto +3 and offhand a Fusetto +2 (each with TP Bonus +100), would every WS work as if it was at 300% TP?

[Rehwyn]

I had a similar problem, the resolution in windowed mode won't match true full screen because of the title and border around the game, so the aspect ratio isn't what it should be. To fix it, I changed the window size in launcher.ini. Subtract 100 pixels or so from your vertical resolution (make sure it's divisible by 9, if a 16:9 aspect ratio monitor), and use your aspect ratio to calculate the horizontal resolution. (example of 1920x1080, change y-resolution to 990, multiply 990 by 16/9 for the x-resolution, 1760x990 is new resolution of the game)

Or you can just not use the crappy windowed mode SE provided and use Windower instead.

[fatty]

prolly a stupid question, but if you offhand a ws trial weapon (IE club of trials) do you still get credit for the ws done?

[Ganukay]

Or you can just not use the crappy windowed mode SE provided and use Windower instead.

I mentioned launcher.ini, don't know if the OP was referring to using windower, but clearly I was.

prolly a stupid question, but if you offhand a ws trial weapon (IE club of trials) do you still get credit for the ws done?

no

[fatty]

i was afraid of that >.<

[Byrthnoth]

Does anyone know for sure if the TP Bonus Magian weapons stack? For example, if I mainhand a Fusetto +3 and offhand a Fusetto +2 (each with TP Bonus +100), would every WS work as if it was at 300% TP?

I haven't done it, but I'm pretty sure they would. You can make a free Martial Knife now if you want, basically.

[Falaras]

I haven't been following the dreamlands dynamis at all, is it better to farm currency there or keep going to places like Beaucidine

[Byrthnoth]

I haven't been following the dreamlands dynamis at all, is it better to farm currency there or keep going to places like Beaucidine

The only area that might compete with CoP zones is Jeuno, which requires more coordination than melee+mule to really profit from. The proc section of the bgwiki Dynamis page has been updated to include CoP stuff.

[shen]

Or you can just not use the crappy windowed mode SE provided and use Windower instead.

I am using Windower >.>

I had a similar problem, the resolution in windowed mode won't match true full screen because of the title and border around the game, so the aspect ratio isn't what it should be. To fix it, I changed the window size in launcher.ini. Subtract 100 pixels or so from your vertical resolution (make sure it's divisible by 9, if a 16:9 aspect ratio monitor), and use your aspect ratio to calculate the horizontal resolution. (example of 1920x1080, change y-resolution to 990, multiply 990 by 16/9 for the x-resolution, 1760x990 is new resolution of the game)

Aight I'll try that. I am 1920x1080 using a 16:9 aspect ratio at the moment. Soo I'll try the 1760x990 suggestion. Did you notice any decline in graphical quality afterwards?

[Nemesio]

Best 2 Atmacite for SAM?

[Cleverness]

Saotome Haidate need to remain on for the effect?

[msthief]

Alright so I'm looking into doing salvage and maybe some einherjar.

1. I've heard that people can do salvage with as few as MNK/MNK/healing mage (and probably a thief)... but what does this actually mean? Does this mean completely clear the zone and get max alexandrite, or do you have to give up something to do it with only 3-4 people? Also, is this only for black belt, 5/5 +2, v-thagna monks or will gimps be able to perform well enough?

2. Is Odin possible with only a party of six these days? If not, how far can you get with a quality lowman group?

[Nightfyre]

Odin himself can be done with less than six. NIN RDM BRD THF would be enough really, Kannagi NIN alone can get him down to 10% with plenty of time to spare. EDIT: Speaking from experience at 90 with HQ but not quite optimal gear. Should be even easier now.

Salvage, NIN + THF + RDM can full clear SSR if you're aggressive about it with full clear meaning Hammerblow, NW port on second floor, clear all gears both sides of third floor + GG3, turtle, boss. Might need to compromise somewhere if you want to hit Powderkeg but if you're running with a MNK it's probably doable with a few minutes to spare.

[msthief]

Odin himself can be done with less than six. NIN RDM BRD THF would be enough really, Kannagi NIN alone can get him down to 10% with plenty of time to spare. EDIT: Speaking from experience at 90 with HQ but not quite optimal gear. Should be even easier now.

Salvage, NIN + THF + RDM can full clear SSR if you're aggressive about it with full clear meaning Hammerblow, NW port on second floor, clear all gears both sides of third floor + GG3, turtle, boss. Might need to compromise somewhere if you want to hit Powderkeg but if you're running with a MNK it's probably doable with a few minutes to spare.

Thank you for the response Night. A couple of follow-ups (input from others would still be appreciated).

1. On Einherjar: I have 0 experience in it, so please bear with me. The way you stated it makes me think that there is something harder than Odin... something I might not be able to do with less than six. If this is true and I didn't misread, what's tougher?

2. On Salvage, so a solid group of 4-5 should be able to do anything they want?

[Nightfyre]

1. On Einherjar: I have 0 experience in it, so please bear with me. The way you stated it makes me think that there is something harder than Odin... something I might not be able to do with less than six. If this is true and I didn't misread, what's tougher?

Tier 3 has always been the real cockblock. You should be able to do it in a reasonably lowman fashion as well, but I'm not sure how low. 6 might be able to do it with coordinated AoEing, never tried it with a group that small though.

2. On Salvage, so a solid group of 4-5 should be able to do anything they want?

Easily.

[Tagus]

Where's the easiest place to farm a whm testimony? I'm having a hell of a time finding an NM up that drops it, and don't want to pay 148k for a khazam access for a mule that might never go there again.

[Maguile]

Non-aegis/ochain shield of choice now? Cant decide between Majorelle, Castellan's, or Dagda's

[Chaani]

Where's the easiest place to farm a whm testimony? I'm having a hell of a time finding an NM up that drops it, and don't want to pay 148k for a khazam access for a mule that might never go there again.

Cape Terrigan, or Gustav Tunnel. Goblin Alchemists.

[Tagus]

Thanks, trying it now.

Edit: Just got one in gustav, shoulda asked 3 days ago instead of NM hunting lol