Random Question Thread: Fuck it.

[Taim Meich]

Since I returned this month, APradar has been acting strangely: It only shows accurately my own position on the map, and everything else (mobs, players, npcs...) isn't shown, and instead it shows seemingly random and fluctuating dots of random npcs/enemies etc.

I changed to Windows 7 from XP in the period I wasn't playing, could this be the reason? It gave me some problems with Windower, for sure. Does any one know any solution? Navigating through places I don't yet own the map is still the main reason to use it for me, and it works pefectly fine in that regard, but it never hurts to see mobs around or those ??? you're looking for on the map.

[Foldypaws]

The latest update broke it. "Show All" still works, and you can filter that, but there's no way to display only living mobs atm as far as I know.

[Khajit]

Thf/dnc vs. bst/dnc for dyna farming? Been going daily getting an average of 180 currency drops per run as bst (max only 206), but ppl tell me thf is the way to go since you get more per mob. Neither job is greatly geared. Thf has max th. Tried thf a few times in the past and couldn't get nearly as many as I do on bst. Would 5/5 exenterator speed up kills on thf enough to make up for not killing multiple mobs at once?

My bst gets more because TEs in the zone are a bitch to find and/or not get links on. If some random bst or two is looking for the (especially the 20 min )TE too you're also going to waste time trying to find it again when they ignore the links and just grab it one time. Thf being better for me at least relies on nothing stupid happening while getting those.
If you capped marksmanship and have a good raac set to use sleep bolts it might be less problematic for you. If there's competition you can grab a bunch of mobs at once easier and retards wont even grab them off of you when on bst.
When everything goes right I get at least 30 more coins than bst gets a run. It's best to just stick to bst for consistency though imo.

[Maksudyst]

My bst gets more because TEs in the zone are a bitch to find and/or not get links on. If some random bst or two is looking for the (especially the 20 min )TE too you're also going to waste time trying to find it again when they ignore the links and just grab it one time. Thf being better for me at least relies on nothing stupid happening while getting those.
If you capped marksmanship and have a good raac set to use sleep bolts it might be less problematic for you. If there's competition you can grab a bunch of mobs at once easier and retards wont even grab them off of you when on bst.
When everything goes right I get at least 30 more coins than bst gets a run. It's best to just stick to bst for consistency though imo.

Thanks for the reply. I think I'll heed your advice and stick with bst. The TEs are most definitely a pain on thf (no widescan, links are a non-issue on bst) leaving potentially more time to get drops, and bst is quite consistent.

[Jb1210a]

I prefer Falcor and Dipper Yuly, but are there any other jug pets that perform well in Dynamis?

Asking in the event that I am overlooking something.

[Motenten]

So I'm going to try to knock out some of the ghastly dynamis EXP trials so I can store gear. Out of the 7 I am interested in, 5 of them can be done in Beauc/Tav or Xarc/Tav. What is my best option for these, always tav? If so, is there a specific camp or set of mobs? I do not care about the currency return if that matters, only pure exp speed. Thanks in advance.

Tav has always been good for me. For XP, either duo on worms, or 3-4 up in DCs. Solo viability depends on job, though I'd prefer to just grab a friend and duo, regardless.

The last time I went for pure xp, I went as cor duoing with a mnk, and we spent the entire run on worms (plus a few hornets when we ran out of worms), which are trivially easy. 13k xp, including cor roll and 1 (2k) xp band charge. Also, we didn't get the 20 minute extension because the eye was being a pain and killed us (plus lost time for weakness). So with a Novennial/Decennial ring charge, and getting all the TEs, you should be able to hit 20k in a single run in any sort of duo config. Even with just an Emperor Band and no Cor, you can still likely push ~13k with all the TEs, so get 2 pieces done every 3 runs.

[Kyte]

I prefer Falcor and Dipper Yuly, but are there any other jug pets that perform well in Dynamis?

Asking in the event that I am overlooking something.

I think the Tiger is a good DD, but if you're solo you'll want to use Dipper or Falcor for TH. You'll probably need to Reward a little more often when using the Tiger.

[shepardG]

Which jug pet has the best AOE ready! move for farming EP stuff? (not dynamis, i'm trying to get a terminus earring, in gustav tunnel)

edit: Liminus, rather.

[fantasticdan]

Luckylulush (rabbit) has the only good AoE that I've seen (whirl claws). He's really squishy thou, and may not be worth it depending on what you're fighting. With 2x pdt axes/af3+2 legs/anwig salade, I had to use pet food higher than zeta and mulsums just to keep him up against a single campaign nm lol, and that's with using wild carrot.

[shepardG]

lol, level 60ish robber crabs and gobbies lol, he should be fine and thanks ^^

[Obsidian]

Just finished Ochain, about to start on an Almace, and I'm wondering if it would be worthwhile to drop my Shijin Spiral merits (I have an 85 Verethragna for MNK) in favor of Requiescat? I was using Vorpal Blade yesterday in Attowa while farming some NIN head seals and it struck me as pretty random damage (and pretty mediocre, but perhaps I'm just spoiled by Victory Smite).

Got bottom page'd.

[scaevola]

Got bottom page'd.

This is going to end up almost totally based on personal preference, but what would you even use Spiral for rather than Smite/Aftermath except Salvage or some other situation where you can't equip weapons for some variable period of time? My gut says Req is going to be more useful just because it's so radically different from CDC, but I don't see either of them getting much play.

You're basically talking about the perfect situation for the Merit WS adjustment mentioned the other day: both of those WSes would be useful for you at 1/5 under the upcoming system, I'd think, but they're a tough sell right now.

[Radec]

Got bottom page'd.

Req wont do super abyssea damage but you could level it just until you have almace done. Its noncrit and mnd based so gearing for it wont really match up with normal atma. vorpal you probably just need more critrate for it to be stable.


Reqs real use is for things that dont take physical damage normally... pil elementals etc

[cdgreg]

Tav has always been good for me...

Thanks for the feedback folks. Went blm + bst today and focused worm + hornets and cleared 20k with decennial bands. cheers

[Patriarch]

Random question

I haven't played XI in 3 years.. and I want to come back and try it out. below is my character

http://www.ffxiah.com/player/Ramuh/Foshizzle

I will however, be starting a new account. I tried to reactivate my old account, lost my reg codes, called in, long story short SE won't work with me and I'd rather just avoid the headache and make a new character.

My question: How long does it take for one to go about getting 99, getting Zilart, CoP, etc done? I would have considered myself an ffxi pro a couple years ago, but that was when 75 RNG with yoichi was great against Dark Ixion lol, im sure alot has changed since then.

I've heard EXP is a joke nowadays, so I'm curious, and might start back up again. thanks in advance for any replies

[Rocl]

Speaking of Dynamis, how is clearing the Dreamlands with 3-4 99s? How many, if any, weakening items are necessary for that shit? Do I like, need to kill Suttung and lock Hundred Fists and Fragrant Breath etc?

[Julian]

Random question

I haven't played XI in 3 years.. and I want to come back and try it out. below is my character

http://www.ffxiah.com/player/Ramuh/Foshizzle

I will however, be starting a new account. I tried to reactivate my old account, lost my reg codes, called in, long story short SE won't work with me and I'd rather just avoid the headache and make a new character.

My question: How long does it take for one to go about getting 99, getting Zilart, CoP, etc done? I would have considered myself an ffxi pro a couple years ago, but that was when 75 RNG with yoichi was great against Dark Ixion lol, im sure alot has changed since then.

I've heard EXP is a joke nowadays, so I'm curious, and might start back up again. thanks in advance for any replies

Depends a lot on how many friends you have that would be willing to help. You could do it in a few days (someone to leech GOV from up to level 30~50, takes 6-8 hours max, then the rest is exp>limit break>exp>limit break>repeat) or you could take longer (no one to leech from, have to join GOV parties that match your level.) Realistically, a week or two? Limit breaks also slow things down a bit. Old missions are all soloable, slightly newer stuff (like WotG) should be duo-able.

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[Buffy]

Are there any good ways to get Crab Shells in bulk? I estimate that I need about 350 of them to get to level 68 Bonecraft from 60, and I don't want to kill the >2000 crabs that FFXIDB tells me it would take.

No-You may find laybug wings an ladybug rings to 65 a more palatable option. I farmed ladybug wings with some success in east ron past.

[Cleverness]

I assume it's easy enough but just to make sure, can 2 geared BSTs clear Animated Horn + Scythe fine for drops. I remember Scythe being annoying with high damage cata's before when I went normally

[dasva]

Speaking of Dynamis, how is clearing the Dreamlands with 3-4 99s? How many, if any, weakening items are necessary for that shit? Do I like, need to kill Suttung and lock Hundred Fists and Fragrant Breath etc?

I don't how easy it would be with that many but I've solo'd all but tav on bst with full normal weakening items.