Random Question Thread

[dasva]

70 macc, 35 macc, 60 macc, I don't even know anymore. Times like this where I wish SE would release a Q&A for all these secrets.

Well logically if 1 dmg affinity = nq staff 2 dmg affinity = hq then same should be true of macc. Ie 1 being 20macc 2 being 30 and so on to 70. 35 makes negative sense since that would mean the trial staffs for magic accuracy had less than nq staffs at start and less than hq til the end... while having less dmg and a lot of work to make. While SE could've done something crazy I think it's fairly reasonable to assume the first macc of 3 was better than hqs and that macc affinity dmg and macc amounts are directly related to hq staffs in the same manner. I think there is some old testing on magian macc on other wiki... but macc testing is extremely painful to do so only 1-2 people do it

[Martel]

Didn't someone do some MACC testing using blaze spikes resists and supertanking? Seems like that could be pretty fast. Or would that not be accurate enough?

[Byrthnoth]

Someone proposed it as an idea. IIRC when I tried to do it I found that my blaze spikes magic accuracy was capped on DNC/RDM with no MAcc gear at level 90.

[dasva]

Idk... are spikes resist effected by macc gear you are wearing? Don't think skill matters based on /rdm playing around. And it would it be at time of cast like int or proc like mab lol.

[Ayn]

I know Bereaver and Reso spam are pretty much king for DRK, but out of curiosity..

What's the margin of difference (generally) between a capped Reso with Bereaver and capped Entropy (with whatever the Delve Scythe is)? Obviously getting a Bereaver, still, but was curious to know just how bad it stomps the other weapon in spite of the 30ish damage difference.

[Taint]

I know Bereaver and Reso spam are pretty much king for DRK, but out of curiosity..

What's the margin of difference (generally) between a capped Reso with Bereaver and capped Entropy (with whatever the Delve Scythe is)? Obviously getting a Bereaver, still, but was curious to know just how bad it stomps the other weapon in spite of the 30ish damage difference.

Quick math shows Bereaver 15% better then Dimmet.

[Taim Meich]

My current hybrid set on WAR is the following:

http://www.ffxiah.com/item-sets/302020

What obvious improvements would you recommend other than moving my lazy ass to Abyssea Konschtat and farm a pair of good dark rings?

Also, would this be considered acceptable as an hybrid set? I basically assured I capped haste, then put all the -DT I could, but I'd love to see examples of better hybrid sets.

[Fake]

Angha Gem, Phos Belt, Magma Gauntlets, a 2% PDT back/darness earring, mollusca mantle

[Buthayna]

Super random question.

I saw the new Ultimate Collection online and grabbed a copy since I never got that far into XI. If I'm a super noob starting out, any advice? (besides play a different game)

[Ayn]

Quick math shows Bereaver 15% better then Dimmet.

Hey Taint, and thanks.

Fucking dumbass Scythe WS mods.

[dasva]

Hey Taint, and thanks.

Fucking dumbass Scythe WS mods.

Well even with dumb mods the base dmg probablys comes out similar... but reso also has about 20% more ftp. Hell guillotine has slighty more ftp at 100% lol. Actually once r/e/m get boosted Insurgency might actually be the strongest ws on scythe

[Cream Soda]

Any links/tutorials for setting up streaming with XI?

[Kamil]

How would I kill NQ and HQ Cerberus with DRK THF WHM? Hate usually ends up capping at the end, and it gets annoying from there.

[Seol]

DRK with Requiescat @1/5 was doing 2k with a ridill on it, mnd unlocked, decent WS set, LR+RCB, makes it go easier than the 1minute Twilight Scythe

[evilpaul]

I decided I'd try to cap Guard today as it's now much more practical to do.

Should I stay in Aby-Attohwa using Mandies or is there a better spot?

And does anyone know if Montagna to Maringna really makes a difference in skill up rate?

[noodles355]

To access the "All expeditions rank 3" meebles gear (read: letalis), does that include Umagrhk? Or Just Adj/Asst/Inst/AR/Res?

[Buffy]

Super random question.

I saw the new Ultimate Collection online and grabbed a copy since I never got that far into XI. If I'm a super noob starting out, any advice? (besides play a different game)

If you have the patience for it, read this entire thread:

http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/111...terans-Edition

Some of the info is outdated (making money via dynamis is still viable, just not as profitable anymore), but its going to have tips and info that will help you immensely.

[ccl]

Sharur: DMG:174 Delay:340 MP+30 Accuracy+20 Magic Accuracy+18 After looking @ the stat and that merited club ws, does anyone else think this will remain the best paladin wpn even after r/e/m boost if the stat are close to what have been posted already ?

[Cream Soda]

Which support would be easiest to build from absolute scratch?

Was thinking jobs like whm sch, etc. would take a decent amount of time to construct from scratch, having no mage background whatsoever.

So was leaning towards brd or cor. Seems like to be great, it'd take the same amount of work, but a much lower bar seems to be set for an acceptable starting point; though correct me if I'm wrong.

[Taint]

Sharur: DMG:174 Delay:340 MP+30 Accuracy+20 Magic Accuracy+18 After looking @ the stat and that merited club ws, does anyone else think this will remain the best paladin wpn even after r/e/m boost if the stat are close to what have been posted already ?

Will depend on if PLD can use CDC with other swords. That delay is really high.