Random Question Thread XXVI: The Rise and Fall of the RQT

[noodles355]

I'd probably stick with Shoha over Last Stand for the moment. Rng's main use is Anni/Yoichi for the low enmity, and a Shoha Sam is a strong DD force even without empy/relic.

[xIndustrialxAngelx]

Stopped playing, and finally getting back into the game again. As Neo Nyzul is currently out of the question for me, what are the Pre/Post AM sets for an Apoc DRK? WS set? Would use for VW mostly, and new Limbus/Jar

Bump

[Yugl]

I'd probably stick with Shoha over Last Stand for the moment. Rng's main use is Anni/Yoichi for the low enmity, and a Shoha Sam is a strong DD force even without empy/relic.

Alright, thanks.

[NynJa]

We just tried a solo SS run...could have improved on certain things, but I do question this:

Brainjack sessions last ~60 sec. During this time Long-Armed Chariot will Brainjack anyone within melee range, if it does not have a target within melee range but within AoE range it will try to use other TP moves during Brainjack sessions.

Is it 60 seconds every time? I'm pretty sure I got hit with one after kiting for over 60 seconds

[04:12:54](2*) The Long-Armed Chariot is out of range.
[04:14:05]The Long-Armed Chariot uses Brainjack.

Tough to say from the logs, I may have been rushing things because I was low on time. That was fun though :D

[Obsidian]

We just tried a solo SS run...could have improved on certain things, but I do question this:


Is it 60 seconds every time? I'm pretty sure I got hit with one after kiting for over 60 seconds

[04:12:54](2*) The Long-Armed Chariot is out of range.
[04:14:05]The Long-Armed Chariot uses Brainjack.

Tough to say from the logs, I may have been rushing things because I was low on time. That was fun though :D

Not in my experience. The only reliable indicator for me has been when it goes back to melee attacking.

[GeneyusTitan]

Brainjack lasts for 60 seconds. At this point I just let it charm my whole 3 box and put bio on when it starts charming, it's definitely always done brainjacking before the first charm wears.

I remember when salvage first came out we did something about counting the number of times it tried tp moves, but it's been so long that I can't remember how many. It also changes it's appearance a little bit when it is charming, the arms prop up a bit or something. It's really not a problem for me so I don't pay enough attention to be much more of a help.

[Byrthnoth]

Yes, this is exactly my problem.

@ Byrth:
"Your billing address and computer's IP address is too far apart"

Well fuck. My CCs are all English and I'm in Australia. What the fuck am I going to do?

You can't proxy in (they look for that), and if you tried all your CCs then they've all been flagged as fraudulent. If you have a CC that you haven't tried yet and a good friend back near your billing address in England, you could have them put the CC info in for you.


There's some confusion above about Brainjack because the Charm effect lasts 60 seconds. Viper Bite's poison lasts 90 seconds, so you can DoT the Chariot and then just let yourself get charmed. When he goes idle, he'll exit brainjack mode but not regen or lose TH level then.

Can someone help me figure this out? This has actually been a reoccurring problem as of late.

Going through dynamis on EP mobs as DNC/SAM. My accuracy is capped on melee hits. However, I'm only 85-88% accurate on landing Feather Step, even while macroing in a Choreia Earring for steps.

Aren't steps based on melee attack accuracy? How is it possible to be at the melee cap but have such a disparity between landing steps?

Steps are based on melee accuracy, and I think your problem is likely sample size. If I grep my logs, I'm 95% Accurate on Wild Flourish, Violent Flourish, and all forms of steps.

[noodles355]

You can't proxy in (they look for that), and if you tried all your CCs then they've all been flagged as fraudulent. If you have a CC that you haven't tried yet and a good friend back near your billing address in England, you could have them put the CC info in for you.

Already tried both my CCs. going to have to wait till my australian bank delivers my new card and hope that works.

[Draylo]

Are the Mouriche in Boyadha Tree on a 15m or 5m respawn timer? Assuming its 5m due to the GOV change although I'm not sure?

[Byrthnoth]

They should be 5, yeah.

Does anyone know where the Curaga IV/V Enmity testing is? I remember that they were fixed-hate cures, but I forget how much.

[Talint]

Steps are based on melee accuracy, and I think your problem is likely sample size. If I grep my logs, I'm 95% Accurate on Wild Flourish, Violent Flourish, and all forms of steps.

I feel that step-missing is a reoccurring problem, hence the reason to take a parse. My Wild and Violent Flourishes were mostly at cap, I think violent was like 1% under.

But I'll parse the next few dynamises anyway and see what's going on.

[Phoenyx]

I'm coming back to the game, and am somewhat lost as to what to aim for in character advancement. Here is what I currently have:
http://www.ffxiah.com/player/Quetzalcoatl/Nishida

End goal is MNK99 and possibly a mage job haven't decided.
Current owned Atmas: VV/GH and some randoms
Access to most if not all maws (I might be missing one or two I forget)
Rank 5(6?) Windy -- Whatever is required for Airship

Things I know need, or used to need at 90:
Ascetic's Fury (This still wanted on MNK?)
Verethragna / Victory Smite
Sky/Sea/ToAU/WotG/Abyssea missions for r/ex items.
Merits
LB's for 95 and 99

Beyond that stuff I'm clueless. Anything needed for new endgame? Any new gear to aim for? Any new storyline/missions to do? Anything else I'm missing?

Ascetic's Fury you'll use inside Abyssea until you get Victory Smite. Outside Abyssea and pre-Victory Smite, you'll stick with Asuran Fists; Shijin Spiral if you get it fully merited before you get Verethragna.

For atmas, you'll want to get Razed Ruins, Sanguine Scythe and Apocalypse. Gear-wise, this is a decent general TP set. By no means is it the best, but it'll get you started. Things like Ganesha's mask from Voidwatch, Thaumas gear from New Nyzul, Melee+2 gear (relic armor from Dynamis), etc. should be on your list as well.

Personally, I would start with Abyssea stuff. Content is much easier to complete in low-man situations and is usually less crowded these days. Plus, you'll level/merit at a decent pace just doing NMs and shit for your clears, atmas, seals and +2 mats. You can also pretty easily solo/duo most of, if not all, of the mission content. I don't see CoP in your list, but you'll want a Rajas if you don't already have one; Still a decent ring.

[Kildar]

I can't seem to recall, but if I switch Nations will I lose my Conquest Points?

[Taint]

Do buffs wear off entering the Provenance BCNMs?

no

[Eurell]

I can't seem to recall, but if I switch Nations will I lose my Conquest Points?

What I think happens is you start at 0 for your new nation, but if you ever swap back you have your old CP again. I could be mistaken though, haven't swapped in years.

[Phoenyx]

What I think happens is you start at 0 for your new nation, but if you ever swap back you have your old CP again.

This is correct.

[Ratatapa]

I might be coming back and gonna try monk but i got a question and plese don't kill me been a while

Is Twilight Belt worthile for mnk UNTIL Black? or stick with Brown?

Thanks

[Kalmado]

Not falling for it not falling for it......

[Ratatapa]

fine fine

[NynJa]

Having done a second run today, it does seem Brainjack mode is about 60 seconds.

How do you deal with the gear train when you're solo? Just take it straight on or try to avoid them? It doesnt seem like its possible to split them up