Random Question Thread XXIV: #Occupy the RQT

[noodles355]

The 17% per upgrade listed in game is with alpha (still .85) already factored in. The WSC is in fact 100%, but with alpha factored in it's 85%.

The "1 in 7" thing is just talking about flooring and how sometimes adding a stat will not yield an increase in damage.

Ah so "alpha" is just a level correction thing. We generally tend to cite the un-corrected base WSC in dicussion, but in reality and on the merit list it uses the corrected value. That sum it up?

[dasva]

Restraint nerf is already here. Ukko's/VS is on the test server and scheduled for the next update. As is the Blood rage nerf. The links are on the playonline main page... or here

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/18568
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/18572

[Howie Roary]

ah ok, tyty

[dasva]

Ah so "alpha" is just a level correction thing. We generally tend to cite the un-corrected base WSC in dicussion, but in reality and on the merit list it uses the corrected value. That sum it up?

Basically yes. Though I believe when calculated it is floored before applying the alpha so could lead to slightly different numbers

[Pandorablue]

Couple merit questions:

For WHM+BRD onry mule, what should I do for magic skills? 3 8/8 sing/string/wind, or should I replace one of those with enhance/enfeeb? Will be using both jobs evenly.
Also, since the mule is a hume which attributes should I use merits on?

For THF group 2, I already did Ass Charge 5/5, what should I do with the other five? Feint seems useful since I plan on using THF for Dynamis mostly.

For BLU... any advice whatsoever? I only initially leveled BLU for procs/aoe burn, but I might actually use its full potential (Almace and whatnot).

Bumping this ^

[Kurp]

What's the best easy to get bow for SAM Apex Arrow?

edit: Beursault +1 or Shigeto +1 is all I can find, unless I'm missing something.

[Septimus]

What does the "Afterglow" do/mean on the finished trial weapons?

No one is really sure about Afteglow yet. The weapons in the dats seem to have the ability to have a glow affect, but the trials are not in the game yet to know if it is anything but a cosmetic effect.

[dasva]

For WHM+BRD onry mule, what should I do for magic skills? 3 8/8 sing/string/wind, or should I replace one of those with enhance/enfeeb? Will be using both jobs evenly.
Also, since the mule is a hume which attributes should I use merits on?

For THF group 2, I already did Ass Charge 5/5, what should I do with the other five? Feint seems useful since I plan on using THF for Dynamis mostly.

For BLU... any advice whatsoever? I only initially leveled BLU for procs/aoe burn, but I might actually use its full potential (Almace and whatnot).

Magic not sure... usually pretty easy or damn near impossible to land enfeebles on the other hand I think alot of songs can be capped without now. Attributes wont make a huge difference in the end. But I'd do mnd just because it does more. From macc on some spells to more hp cured to potency of slow and such.

thf kinda depends. Aura steal is really nice alot of the time (useless otherwise lol) and I think the augment lets you steal more than 1. Feint has it's uses too though given how fast it decays and how long recast is even with full merits most useful in specific fights not long term events. I think I did 4/5 AC 1 feint and 5 aura steal. Should have at least 1 in aura steal for dispeling stuff randomly 5 is just nice if you want to get the buffs of what you fighting.

Blu... that's really vague um would kinda visit the blu thread maybe unless you have something more specific in mind. Or did you just mean what merits to put into it?

[cdgreg]

I have a 75 fishing mule without abyssea and no VW started. Is there a decent GoV I can dual box him 20kish EXP with?

[Howie Roary]

dual box, ehh maybe but it's honestly better to go to a popular spot like bostaunieux, full of people doing exactly what you're doing, for their mules

sure you could run around and cleave stuff but 8+ 95-99s with their alts on follow should do better than a duo


it's not the xp per mob that adds up, it's the pages completed -- plus the xp continues when you take a break :D

that or decide on an item that you want from one of the areas' chests and maybe you'll do 2 birds with one stone

[cdgreg]

dual box, ehh maybe but it's honestly better to go to a popular spot like bostaunieux, full of people doing exactly what you're doing, for their mules

sure you could run around and cleave stuff but 8+ 95-99s with their alts on follow should do better than a duo


it's not the xp per mob that adds up, it's the pages completed -- plus the xp continues when you take a break :D

that or decide on an item that you want from one of the areas' chests and maybe you'll do 2 birds with one stone

Good point, I wasn't sure if exp gimped to all hell at 75 or not page wise, I've never done a page beyond 30 there. Thank you.

[Howie Roary]

the xp adds up depressingly fast (especially if you're after a drop from a brown chest)

20k is nothing at all once you cap xp per page


if you want the skillup earring from sky you'll be wasting merits in no time!

[cdgreg]

the xp adds up depressingly fast (especially if you're after a drop from a brown chest)

20k is nothing at all once you cap xp per page


if you want the skillup earring from sky you'll be wasting merits in no time!

Guess I wouldn't mind leathercraft neck piece so good tip, ty

[Deader2818]

Mathematically speaking, should a THF ever be out DDing a SAM, DRK or DRG? (outside of abyssea, VW, etc)

[Greatguardian]

Are the Sam, Drk, and Drg allowed to equip weapons?

[Deader2818]

Are the Sam, Drk, and Drg allowed to equip weapons?

Figured it was farily obvious, lol just wanted to confirm.

[Motenten]

Mathematically speaking, should a THF ever be out DDing a SAM, DRK or DRG? (outside of abyssea, VW, etc)

For thf/nin, no. For thf/war, maybe (except for sam, which at the moment has a pretty hefty lead over the others). Depends on a huge number of factors, though. Could also maybe get within spitting distance of war (post-Ukko nerf).

[Howard Roark]

bleh, checked the mathy redux section and the ffxi dev page for implemented and in development and I cannot seem to find any info about the cure cast time -20% cap being removed

am I mistaken? is it fast cast that there is now no cap to? someone mentioned something in LS within the last week, and I'm debating aceso's locket and cure clogs for whm alt

[Pandorablue]

Blu... that's really vague um would kinda visit the blu thread maybe unless you have something more specific in mind. Or did you just mean what merits to put into it?

Thanks for your response, it was most helpful! And yes, I was referring specifically to BLU merits (sorry, thought that was implied by the "merit questions" part at the top).

[Diddy Kong]

https://www.bg-wiki.com/bg/Melee_Gaiters_%2B2

Does this mean you have to keep them on for 10% increased Counter from counterstance or is it like before where you swap them off after use?