Jan. 15 2015 Version Update

[tarumalphius]

Good call. Thanks!

[Malithar]

The Curious Case of Melvien starts at Estelle on the western side of the Scouts Coalition. Go to a ??? under the massive ramp next. Then to Chumli-Mojumli near the castle gates after that to talk with Estienneux. Next is Mastan behind the Courier's Coalition. Time for bed so not gonna get any farther.

FWIW, I like that these quests are bringing up aspects of the story that were detailed in their website clippings, the cursed music box, the game Melvien and Margret made/played, etc.

[Spira]

forgot it was update day lol..

someone already posted stuff but i'll do my usual.

small update.

[Malithar]

Time for bed so not gonna get any farther.

I lied. Go back to the ??? under the ramp in Eastern Adoulin. Next go to H-6 and check a container on the bridge for a CS. Next, back to the ??? under the ramp. Then back to Estelle for your reward. This is the more interesting of the quests IMO, it actually answers some relevant questions, introduces a potential new antagonist, and even makes a reference to Monstrosity that might be foreshadowing to something going on.

Kind of liking that these quests are actually post mission completion. Always felt weird when they'd add quests, but nothing concerning the ending to the expansions storyline was mentioned or even hinted at. These quests have dived right in to the thick of it, explaining issues that are still continuing even though the most immediate threat was handled.

[Balak]

The Curious Case of Melvien starts at Estelle on the western side of the Scouts Coalition. Go to a ??? under the massive ramp next. Then to Chumli-Mojumli near the castle gates after that to talk with Estienneux. Next is Mastan behind the Courier's Coalition. Time for bed so not gonna get any farther.

FWIW, I like that these quests are bringing up aspects of the story that were detailed in their website clippings, the cursed music box, the game Melvien and Margret made/played, etc.

Did you finish the other 2 quests added this update before starting this one? Estelle is not doing anything when I talk with her. I've completed the missions and have max fame and everything. Only thing I haven't done is cleared the BC on the 2nd quest added this update. Anyone else having issues with Estelle starting this quest for them?

[Kenshi]

Its not starting the quest for me either, and I did the bc from the other quest. I have max fame, all missions done, all quest done and legend in all coalitions.

[errantfish]

For those who can't start the Melvien quest, have you finished the adoulin missions and done the monstrosity intro quest?

[Lyramion]

I can't start it either after doing all quests and beating the new BC. However I never did monstrosity. guess I'll test. Also tried equipping Councilors Garb.

[errantfish]

The quest makes a reference to a specific KI from monstrosity, so I imagine it's a prerequisite.

[Lyramion]

Well did monstrosity intro thing, still wont talk - what KI do I need from where?


OK she will talk to me now. Just getting the RING KI didnt do it. After exiting monstrosity I had to talk to the Monstrosity NPCs again to hear out his explanations. Also got the PvP KI.

Now she mysteriously will talk to me and the quest started.

[Sechs]

Why does a fucking Adoulin main plot related quest require you Monstrosity KIs?
Wtf, srsly...

[Skudo]

Douma Weapon
Smite of Rage can up to 1500-2400 without PDT or EA/Scherzo
Pops 2 Katashiro Weapon per Whirl of Rage to a maximum of 6. Adds are immune to Sleep / Lullaby.
When the main NM does Smite of Rage, each add will teleport on a random player and Smite of Rage him for 700-1000.

More random facts:

* Douma Weapon seems to be able to share enmity with its adds. Not always though. Diaga and Horde Lullaby would grab their attention, but they would walk back to Douma Weapon (or some other target) soon after.
* The adds actually can be slept. They are just highly resistant to Lullabies, probably floored hit rate.

[Kainstryder]

The BCNM fight for the Ingrid quest is no joke. You fight a Dullahan, but it's really not something you can solo, even with trusts. The thing has massive HP, about 2000-2500 damage was doing 2% maybe, he intimidates constantly, and around 40% goes apeshit with aoe moves, tier 4 -aga and he doesn't stop. You also have to babysit Ingrid who's made out of glass. Incredibly annoying fight, and I strongly suggest a WHM and DD. Full PDT and MDT sets I was getting murdered on BLU still. Can be stunned but resists quickly, can be gravitied/binded. I tried Subduction strategy but gravity was wearing instantly around 40%. Tried to rush with 1 hours and rape him but a 1006 Inhanito or whatever didn't kill me but ended Ingrid. Really stupid hard fight for a quest, which is fine, but when you have to babysit an NPC who melees it's annoying.

[Kenshi]

I was able to solo the bc as pld/dnc (using aegis) koru-moru, joachim and moogle, hardest part is keeping Ingrid alive. What I did is run away of him when casting ga spells to avoid Ingrid of getting dmg.

[dasva]

Using Izh/Jugo +1, you don't even need max buffs to hit the hard cap delay reduction of 75 delay. You only need ~78% total day reduction.

Oh man totally forgot to respond to this

I don't think that was a real thing just a dev being dumb. I mean imagine if it were real single wielding any of the 150 delay daggers. Anything past 50% would be useless

[Noonstar]

hmm. can you trio any of the new UC fights? (doesnt' look like it from just reading of their moves)... could it be that we finally getting group content O.o?

[dasva]

Not sure about trio but on my way to the bird there was some people quad boxing apparently. My okish thf ending a double dark with rudra's would take off about 50-60% by itself and usually proc it thing would die often before feint wore so that helped with acc. As long as you can build tp ahead of time and land your ws/skill to zerg I don't see why not.

[Ophannus]

The RoE quests kinda foreshadow a new villain, could be one of the Xols behind it(didn't get very far though).

[Balak]

Just to confirm also, it is the Monstrosity PVP KI needed to start the Melvien quest. Once you get it, Estelle will talk to you and give you a KI to start the quest.

[Ihina]

I just went ahead and tested it, bird can be killed with 2 thfs and no other support.

Have the stronger THF go THF/SAM, the other thf can sub whatever, both will need Rudra.

Have the THF/SAM use Feint and Sekkanoki. Pop it. Immediately have the THF/SAM use Meditate and Evisceration. The other thf close with Rudra to make darkness. The THF/SAM should have approximately 3000tp at this point. A Bully/SA/AC/Rudra should finish it at this point. If it doesn't, have your other THF swing around; both THFs have TA immediately available and other THF should have about enough TP to Rudra it again, as well as Bully and Feint.