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  1. #3881
    Daniel Rand
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    whoops

  2. #3882
    Ridill
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    How did you screw up so badly

  3. #3883
    Season of the Siccness
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    Sicc Ward
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    I left the game a couple of times after whichever update killed REMs, came back when they weren't dead but had to dip because life happens. I'm in a place where I could probably log a few hours every couple days.

    Left with a 119 Koga and 119 Yoichi, SAM and RNG main with a pocket WHM and MNK, tri-box was intense fun for solo. idk what the iLvl is now. I don't mind putting in the work to catch up, that's pmuch the point of the game.

    All of that been said, my question is: Has the constant gear upgrades calmed down to the point I where I could chase the carrot at my own pace?

  4. #3884
    A. Body
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    Quote Originally Posted by Siccmade View Post
    All of that been said, my question is: Has the constant gear upgrades calmed down to the point I where I could chase the carrot at my own pace?
    I think that'd depend more on what you're personally happy with than anything else.

    The highest ilevel yet in the game is still i119, but later additions tend to be far stronger. They added Afterglow 119 REMs for instance, to catch them back up.

    Job Points are also a significant factor, since gifts effectively raise your level. More or less, there's a pretty large gap between a fresh 99 in Delve gear or something, and a 2100JP character in well augmented Reisenjima gear, even if both are "i119".

    Quite a lot of content is within scope of solo/multiboxing with trusts, particularly as you get better geared (and especially with tri-box, as there are some things that require three characters to enter). If you simply have to have the absolute best of the best, then I think at least some of that is going to come from content that's not as accessible. Otherwise, I think there are probably more viable options than ever, with the potential to provide a progression of realistic goals for a while.

  5. #3885
    Season of the Siccness
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    Right on, that sounds promising. Thank you for the feedback.

  6. #3886
    D. Ring
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    Hey everyone. My brother picked up the game again for the nostalgias. I'm kind of his go-to person to ask for advice because he hasn't played for even longer than me. I'm wondering what the current situation is with tweaking FFXI's graphics? Last I played Windower did this but are the best graphic tweaks still done through Windower or what? Thanks.

  7. #3887
    Ridill
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    No changes here I believe

  8. #3888
    Relic Shield
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  9. #3889
    D. Ring
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    Thanks.

  10. #3890
    Smells like Onions
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    Thinking about making a return...

    I played this game when I first came out for about 8 months and then quit for about a couple years and came back and it took some getting used to but I had a lot of fun playing for the six months that I did when I came back but about 3 years ago I attempted to come back yet again and everything was so chaotic that I just couldnt get into it. My question is how are players able to level up these days? The last time I was active I would group up with people in the gusgen mines fighting skeletons to level up new jobs I unlocked, but when I had came back it was completely empty and I couldn't even believe it. It did seem that people were using NPCs to fight alongside them to gain experience. I was just wondering if people group up again for those lower levels or are they still relying leveling up on their own?

  11. #3891

    Quote Originally Posted by tgilbert03 View Post
    I played this game when I first came out for about 8 months and then quit for about a couple years and came back and it took some getting used to but I had a lot of fun playing for the six months that I did when I came back but about 3 years ago I attempted to come back yet again and everything was so chaotic that I just couldnt get into it. My question is how are players able to level up these days? The last time I was active I would group up with people in the gusgen mines fighting skeletons to level up new jobs I unlocked, but when I had came back it was completely empty and I couldn't even believe it. It did seem that people were using NPCs to fight alongside them to gain experience. I was just wondering if people group up again for those lower levels or are they still relying leveling up on their own?
    I just recently started playing again a few months ago so it's still pretty fresh to me. In my experience, it's best (other than PL) to level up solo with Trusts (those NPCs you saw). Because Trusts don't gain exp, you get huge amounts per kill. Like, 1k+ for Tough enemies, so leveling goes pretty quick. I never really saw any groups in the popular leveling areas.

  12. #3892
    Smells like Onions
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    Thanks for the reply. I never got the hang of using the Trusts last time, but maybe ill give it another go.

  13. #3893
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    Yeah, pretty much people just XP with Trusts unless leeching (which is uncommon now outside of multibox or friends). Base XP has been increased a bit, and there are also XP bonuses from RoV Key Items. Then, as mentioned, Trusts don't impact XP, so you end up getting more for the mob/con than you would have in a party.

    They're also (now) usable in most content you might want them in, for help with quests and missions and so on.

    In contrast to the Abyssea trend of hitting 30 and heading there to open crates or AFK, these days you really get an approximation of the old-school leveling experience. Just, much faster, and much more convenient.

    Part of the tutorial Records of Eminence objectives will provide you with a variety of party role Trusts, and there are others available anytime. A good bit more of them are locked behind missions or just occasionally made available.

    Early gearing is bolstered by items available for Sparks of Eminence - you won't be decked to the gills, but that has basic weapons and armor available regardless of the AH as that's rarely well stocked on low level equipment.

  14. #3894
    Melee Summoner
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    Came back recently after not playing for ~3 years. Don't really have any concrete goals, but plan on staying casual (dualbox). Could anyone offer advice on what priorities should be, or at least point me to some resources I could read through on how the game has evolved in recent years?

    Some questions that come to mind:
    1. What "unlocks" should I focus on (i.e. boosts, QoL improvements, etc.)? Rhapsodies missions & Job Points seem big - anything else?
    2. What jobs combos are good these days for dualbox? I'd typically MNK+Mage stuff years ago, but I assume a lot has changed.
    3. Are there any must-have Trusts that have no substitute?
    4. Would love an approximate gear progression list by content, ideally dualbox-friendly (currently using mix of Delve/Skirmish/AF+1/Relic+1 stuff mostly).

    I've got a lot to read up on, but honestly don't even know where to start. Just hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Thanks!

  15. #3895
    Old Merits
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wooly View Post
    Came back recently after not playing for ~3 years. Don't really have any concrete goals, but plan on staying casual (dualbox). Could anyone offer advice on what priorities should be, or at least point me to some resources I could read through on how the game has evolved in recent years?

    Some questions that come to mind:
    1. What "unlocks" should I focus on (i.e. boosts, QoL improvements, etc.)? Rhapsodies missions & Job Points seem big - anything else?
    2. What jobs combos are good these days for dualbox? I'd typically MNK+Mage stuff years ago, but I assume a lot has changed.
    3. Are there any must-have Trusts that have no substitute?
    4. Would love an approximate gear progression list by content, ideally dualbox-friendly (currently using mix of Delve/Skirmish/AF+1/Relic+1 stuff mostly).

    I've got a lot to read up on, but honestly don't even know where to start. Just hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Thanks!
    1. RoV, Job Points, and reforges. Have to beat CoP and Vagary for full reforge unlocks.
    2. MNK is the lolJOB now since H2H really hasn't kept up w/ other melees. I normally BST+BLM dbox for pet-SC+MB.
    3. Keep an eye out for Shantotto II since she is hands-down the best DD trust. UC is gonna be locked to either Yoran-Oran or Apururu due to the painful lack of other solid healers.
    4. Sounds like you might be able to handle Escha-Zi'tah/Escha-Ru'aun T1s depending on your jobs. Highly recommend you do what I do and SC+MB your way thru though since most NMs have significant AOE damage output. BST/SCH can both SC w/o engaging.

  16. #3896
    Melee Summoner
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    Thanks for the info. lolMNK, and BST pet-SC+MB... game has changed a lot. Guess I've got a lot to learn.

  17. #3897
    A. Body
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    MNK is getting an update in august so stay tuned.

    Job Points are huge, esp for DPS jobs.

    I only play one character but my go to trust are: ulmia, apu, koru, shanatto II, tenzen, zeid II, august, qultada, kupo

    Get through rhapsodies ASAP. Start upgrading your AF,relic,emp armor to 119. Join a few Ambu groups (normal is fine for now but a full party is a must for gallantry points.). Join card farm parties in Omen and farm sparks and salvage for Gil.

    The game is in a great place right now. BG wiki is your friend.

  18. #3898
    Puppetmaster
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    Really thinking about coming back to the game, however if i remember correctly my character is on quetz. Is this server still pretty active or is there a BG server so to speak where a lot of EU/NA are?
    I am happy to completely start over and bring a fresh prospectus to the game whilst bringing some Nostalgia but will it annoy me levelling up so fast that it is more of a hinderance for the limit break quests, CoP, ToAu missions etc?

  19. #3899
    i should really shut up
    You can safely ignore me I am a troll

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hixxy View Post
    Really thinking about coming back to the game, however if i remember correctly my character is on quetz. Is this server still pretty active or is there a BG server so to speak where a lot of EU/NA are?
    I am happy to completely start over and bring a fresh prospectus to the game whilst bringing some Nostalgia but will it annoy me levelling up so fast that it is more of a hinderance for the limit break quests, CoP, ToAu missions etc?
    Quetz is pretty dead.

    Asura is generally the go to recommendation.

  20. #3900
    TIME OUT MOTHERFUCKER

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    Okay what gives? I got my first Ivory Talismen, then did all of the following and I still don't have my second one.

    It Sets My Heart Aflutter
    Talk About Wrinkly Skin
    Did You Feel That?
    Hide and Go Peak
    It Never Goes Out of Style
    Water, Water, Everywhere
    Dirt Cheap
    Flower Power
    Breaking the Ice
    No Love Lost
    Lerene's Lament

    What am I missing? All of them are done and she still won't give me the second one.

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