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

[Buffy]

is there a way to see which NMs i need for VW to complete a stage. im on jeuno t2, and dont know which of the 6 i still need

No

[Mrbeansman]

I think it has to be 4 or less to pop? 5+ gives you message?

Could of swore it was 5 or less to pop.

[pancakesandsex]

Neck: Apathy Gorget

Waist: Warwolf Belt

Neck: Tjurrupka Medal?

[Orchyre]

Just started the GS trial on the elemental side, and each kill of the magic pots in Pso'xja was giving me 5 objectives complete, so I only had to kill 10, did I break something?

[Byrthnoth]

You always get 5 points per kill during weather, so no.

[Taim Meich]

Neck: Tjurrupka Medal?

9 damage vs 7-8 damage and 4 attack so... Probably very close. Last time I checked (and with my gear), Apathy was a bit ahead... and way, way cheaper.

Elemental gorget is also a solid option, specially if the enemy is hard enough to give you acc problems.

[Ophannus]

I'm trying to optimize FFXI graphics but I'm not much of a techy.

My laptop is an HP Pavilion g series.
Intel R Core i3 CPU M390 @ 2.67 GHz Dual Core
4.00 GB (3.80 Usable
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Radeon HD 6470M

I'm running currently in windowed mode
Window Resolution:640x480
Background Resolution: 1366x768
MIP Mapping: 2
What would be a good setting to run? I want to increase graphics and resolution but not sure what my computer could handle. Do you think I could run at near full screen with oversampled graphics? (1366x768 full screen with like 2,000ishx2,000ish background reso?

[Taim Meich]

Not a computer techy either, but you could just run a few tests and see. Wajaom woodlands with wind weather is one of the more taxing zones for the graphical engine in my experience, you can try running around there with max settings and see if the framerate drops noticeably. I guess good old overcrowded PJ can be a nice test, too. Just aim for an acceptable performance, I guess.

[Diddy Kong]

What are the atmacites of choice for melee now? Is it worth even getting Save TP roll or should we stick to fighter's/chaos?

[Cairthenn]

Same as it was

[Phoenyx]

I'm trying to optimize FFXI graphics but I'm not much of a techy.

My laptop is an HP Pavilion g series.
Intel R Core i3 CPU M390 @ 2.67 GHz Dual Core
4.00 GB (3.80 Usable
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Radeon HD 6470M

I'm running currently in windowed mode
Window Resolution:640x480
Background Resolution: 1366x768
MIP Mapping: 2
What would be a good setting to run? I want to increase graphics and resolution but not sure what my computer could handle. Do you think I could run at near full screen with oversampled graphics? (1366x768 full screen with like 2,000ishx2,000ish background reso?

You sure you didn't mix up your Window and Background resolution numbers? Either way, you should be just fine running full-screen and with a full-screen background resolution. Even with integrated graphics, that chipset is more than enough for FFXI. And if you feel comfortable increasing your background resolution, test it and see how your performance is. Run around the places you usually go and have Windower's FPS thing running.

[arus2001]

Shouldn't the background resolution be related to your primary in some way to avoid glitching? Like at 640x480, 1280x960 would be one option as it's doubled. 1920x1440 would be triple.

[Stromgarde]

For reasons I can't quite recall at the moment, for optimal performance background resolution should be a square power of two. You can set it to other things, but it won't be as efficient.

[Ophannus]

ANy idea why when I use xbow or bow on my character, the camera like 'clips' through the bow as if it's inside it causing weird graphical effects occasionally when viewed from certain angles:

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[PinkiePie]

Question:
How do I get a party for walk of echoes? I know it's not necessary to be in one but..
Well I need some coins of glory, but every time I check on the area it's empty or at most has 1-2 people present. What's up with this? does no one just do this? is there a solo way to obtain coins of glory?

One of my friends said the only time he gets to try it is about 5-8AM (our time) when Japanese are playing.

Yeah....what.

[Falaras]

Just how low do people estimate the defense of mobs like Qilin and other under T6 VW?

[Rehn]

Question:
How do I get a party for walk of echoes? I know it's not necessary to be in one but..
Well I need some coins of glory, but every time I check on the area it's empty or at most has 1-2 people present. What's up with this? does no one just do this? is there a solo way to obtain coins of glory?

One of my friends said the only time he gets to try it is about 5-8AM (our time) when Japanese are playing.

Yeah....what.

Just shout in port jeuno for some people to get a party going. Otherwise, JP time mostly seems to be the way to go since I always spot at least 75-125 in NA mornings. They outnumber the other regions by far, so activity everywhere is always greater for them.

[Phoenyx]

ANy idea why when I use xbow or bow on my character, the camera like 'clips' through the bow as if it's inside it causing weird graphical effects occasionally when viewed from certain angles:

Pretty sure that's been around for forever, SE just never bothered to fix it. I remember it happening to me years ago, but I haven't done much with a ranged weapon in quite a while.

[Guitarman]

Question:
How do I get a party for walk of echoes? I know it's not necessary to be in one but..
Well I need some coins of glory, but every time I check on the area it's empty or at most has 1-2 people present. What's up with this? does no one just do this? is there a solo way to obtain coins of glory?

One of my friends said the only time he gets to try it is about 5-8AM (our time) when Japanese are playing.


Yeah....what.

i got enough coins for 3 weapons through soloing/jp time. as your friend said, usually JP still do it, you can usually find a group doing slimes most nights. Other than that, hit up antlions. It's extremely easy to solo the babies as anything/dnc.

[PinkiePie]

i got enough coins for 3 weapons through soloing/jp time. as your friend said, usually JP still do it, you can usually find a group doing slimes most nights. Other than that, hit up antlions. It's extremely easy to solo the babies as anything/dnc.

Sorry, I'm actually rather new to it, but which flux are these antlions? I was also under the impression that none could be solo'd as you need to kill through many enemies + the boss(es) under 45 mins or less...though this is just what I was told.

If I could solo my coins it would be very helpful, I have a few jobs at 99 that can /dnc