Random Question Thread: Fuck it.

[Kohan]

Most of the problem areas seem extremely small, only taking one or two brute forcing attempts to get past, although last night I spent a good 30 minutes getting to Ule Range, and about a week ago I was completely locked out of the game in West Sarutabaruta, as I'd crash before even completely loading in. Google-fu is either weak, or I'm just not looking for the right thing. Any ideas?

Your friend may have suspected incoming HDD death due to your describing a "click," as dying actuator arms can make clicking noises. However, your stating that a single click comes before a reboot implies that there's something else shutting down in your system, and I would not necessarily consider the sound itself to be alarming (though it's always good to pay attention to those things).

I'll assume that you've already run a File Check, but that you haven't tried removing files and forcing their replacement. To me, it sounds as if the DAT files related to those zones have gone corrupt. This, too, could be connected to a dying HDD issue (if that does exist), or general file corruption. Have you ever replaced DATs before? If you haven't, you may find the software that will help you in your quest here (specifically AltanaViewer):

http://killingifrit.com/forums/topic...update-050911/

And since you said that it involves original areas:

http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/forum.htm...168059884&h=50

I would find the DATs related to the zones wherein you're experiencing these problems, rename them (e.g., "50 OLD.DATOLD," or according to your preferred naming scheme), and then run the File Check in PlayOnline. Ideally, it will notice that these files are missing, and replace them; hopefully, this will fix your problem, too.

[Talint]

Mules don't have sky yet :< just looking to maximize exp and get kindred seals.

Zehrun Mines. Plus you may get an added bonus of stumbling upon a Prouesse Ring.

[Maguile]

Im sure its been asked since the update, but why cant I ws sometimes in VW, and how do I fix it?

[Buffy]

Im sure its been asked since the update, but why cant I ws sometimes in VW, and how do I fix it?

Lol.....

[grevenilvec75]

Im sure its been asked since the update, but why cant I ws sometimes in VW, and how do I fix it?

Gonna need more information.

It started with the update? Do you have buffactive rules in your spellcast?

[Maguile]

Lol.....

HAHAHAHA

Ya I have buffactive SC rules, thats whats causing it?

[dasva]

HAHAHAHA

Ya I have buffactive SC rules, thats whats causing it?

Yeah that's probably what is causing it. And he is laughing since it's all thru the update broken stuff thread

[Miltani]

What are the merits for end game sch and sam?

[TSFFXI]

What are the merits for end game sch and sam?

Scholar
Samurai/

[shaggnix]

is 3 berserk/3agressor/4DA the optimal warrior group1 merit spread?

[The Stig]

The last limit break quest sounds like a pain in the ass to do, especially if it requires a party.

Think a 250k bribe per person is good enough to assemble a team of 6 including me? Although I probably won't get there for another month (I'm taking it easy) I just like to plan ahead. I'm assuming it's a very quick fight for a team of level 99s excluding me, providing they know what they're doing.

This is assuming I make 0 friends in the next month lol

[Terravcota]

The last limit break quest sounds like a pain in the ass to do, especially if it requires a party.

Think a 250k bribe per person is good enough to assemble a team of 6 including me? Although I probably won't get there for another month (I'm taking it easy) I just like to plan ahead. I'm assuming it's a very quick fight for a team of level 99s excluding me, providing they know what they're doing.

This is assuming I make 0 friends in the next month lol

I did the limit break quest for my friend who was on break earlier this year and went with MNK, THF and RDM/SCH (for enspell) and the taru died before the first rarab tail wore off. (I had farmed 3 just in case...) The items all got fixed to be non-rare and stackable with the last update so just farm up a few in case your group sucks. I'd assume 250k would be enough since you can port out to the BCs now for 1k? but your mileage may vary depending on the people on your server.

[Mercilessturtle]

is 3 berserk/3agressor/4DA the optimal warrior group1 merit spread?

5/5 berserk/DA, same as always.

[The Stig]

I did the limit break quest for my friend who was on break earlier this year and went with MNK, THF and RDM/SCH (for enspell) and the taru died before the first rarab tail wore off. (I had farmed 3 just in case...) The items all got fixed to be non-rare and stackable with the last update so just farm up a few in case your group sucks. I'd assume 250k would be enough since you can port out to the BCs now for 1k? but your mileage may vary depending on the people on your server.

Ah thanks for the testimonial. I know the items freeze the boss or make it go nuts for a minute or 2. So if I farm maybe 20 of them (yes I'll have that much patience) do you think it's possible to solo or duo? haha -- I'm BST and so is my RL friend.

Otherwise yeh 250k for what seems to be 5 mins of work (if we factor in the fact people are already 99 and can insta-warp there). I'll advertise the fact I have 20 tails too. Keep spamming them (assuming no cooldown).

[grevenilvec75]

If it lets you enter with only 1 person, and your BST sucks, I wouldnt imagine it'd take more than 3.

[Solito]

Has anybody that plays on the Ps2 Version of the game had problem with the new update ? Specifically the game crashing in VW ?
I know my first problem is playing on the PS2 lol

[Obsidian]

They've nerfed the hell out of that fight. I killed it on my MNK for a friend before the second tail wore off, and my MNK is pretty mediocre (although I do have Vereth 85). If your BST sucks it might take you three tails solo.

[Esvedium]

I needed the win for my mule, had him on whm no sub, I went MNK, and had a BLU there, too. One tail used, it was dead well before that wore off. MNK should be able to take it out with a HF with one tail, so maybe 2-3 on BST, depending on how well geared your bst is. 2BST, 2 tails should be more than enough, I imagine.

[dejet]

Shout for a party lol. Its easy and if you have 3 tails and just 1 99 its a joke.

Spending gil is pointless.

[Absolutely Virtue]

Have one week off for Christmas, with wife out of town visiting in-laws (and not making me go with her). I'm a complete casual, and really only play to 2 and 3box random things in Abyssea, but I'm considering getting off my ass and finally making a Ukon. I typically go 3box as WAR/NIN/WHM. I used this to make my Vere, so I know what I'm getting myself into. If I'm ever going to finish this fucking weapon, this is the week to do it.

My concern is Glavoid. I have something like 8m cruor on my main. Was planning to just build three popsets and then brew them three at a time on THF. Is this a viable strategy? Anything to watch out for? I'm not an experienced brewer (hence the 8m cruor), but will it be fine so long as I don't WS during his TP moves?