7-24-06 Update Details

[Janice]

The problem I see with WHM stuff.

If putting more points in Protect and Shell V increases the buffiness of the spell, will linkshell WHM be willing to totally specialise in one or the other?

I already have full barspells with the +10 mdb along with it, so I call dibbs on full Shell V merits.

[vodo]

This lag is killer.

Everyone chat on irc here:

irc://irc.dynamix.com/AXI

[Priran]

The Aht Urhgan Whitegate NPC “Kaduru-Haidaru” has started a new service for regular patrons.

Reminds me a lot of this update note from Dec 03:
- A high-ranking priest of the cathedral in Northern San d'Oria has returned from a trying pilgrimage.

I think Kaduru is the silver coin warptaru

[Chupunpupun]

The problem I see with WHM stuff.

If putting more points in Protect and Shell V increases the buffiness of the spell, will linkshell WHM be willing to totally specialise in one or the other?

I already have full barspells with the +10 mdb along with it, so I call dibbs on full Shell V merits.

Janice, you're such a hardcore WHM. Everytime I use WHM, I keep seeing the flaws in the jobs.

edit: I failed to read.

[Warthog]

Today is the day we BLM's get our fate decided in endgame. Could the rumors be true...? It's like Christmas for everyone. Dissapointed @ BLM's getting AM2 spells, but who knows... it just MIGHT work

RDM's definitely made out well.

Enitsu wants everyone to know "PUP BEST JOB EVER" Something to do with the addition of new attachments for Automatons, and PUP merits... Who knows >.>

[MisterBob]

I'm annoyed that SE gave us PRO and SHELL V instead of Regen.

Bashing Shell V as a WHM = LOL. Most deadly AEs in this game = magic based.

Spike Flail?
Anyway, this update is made of awesome.

Paladin stuff sounds cool, but will it be? I can't really think of what each ability will do, so gogo datamining.

Dark Seal sounds like an ES for DRKs so they can actually land their new Absorb-TP spell, while Desperate Blows seems like an increased critical hit rate as your HP gets lower.

RDM Tier 2 enfeebles and Tier 3 Dia and Bio sound great... but I'll still be pouring my merits into Bloodpacts first.

Warrior's Charge, Assassin's Charge and Blade Bash all seem like they'll be Stun JAs (think Shield/Weapon Bash).

Aura Steal, maybe a Steal HP or Steal Buffs move?

Troubadour definitely sounds like singing Bards on the move.

Stealth Shot sounds like a Sneak Attack for ranged attacks.

Empathy will probably just improve Spirit Link. (loldrg)

If Beast Healer doesn't suck, BST might have a shot at redemption. More than likely, it'll just improve pet food effects though.

San ninjutsu... kinda disappointing but not surprising, considering SE wants to bring Paladins up to Ninja's current level.

All-in-all, great update.

I said "most", and why would you even include Spike Flail? You fight Wyrms in such a fashion that you do NOT get flailed. If you die to flail, the problem is not your DEF, it's your strategy.

[amlaruil]

You can access Group 2 abilities by spending 1 point on the ability you wish to learn. Additional points spent on the same ability will shorten the recast time or enhance the effect (refer to the help text for each ability to learn the specific bonus).

[Janice]

The Aht Urhgan Whitegate NPC “Kaduru-Haidaru” has started a new service for regular patrons.

Reminds me a lot of this update note from Dec 03:
- A high-ranking priest of the cathedral in Northern San d'Oria has returned from a trying pilgrimage.

I think Kaduru is the silver coin warptaru

Warping to Jeuno and the other towns. Could be very useful.

[Wizerd]

The Aht Urhgan Whitegate NPC “Kaduru-Haidaru” has started a new service for regular patrons.

Reminds me a lot of this update note from Dec 03:
- A high-ranking priest of the cathedral in Northern San d'Oria has returned from a trying pilgrimage.

I think Kaduru is the silver coin warptaru

I thought the Silver coin warp taru was the free one's brother, with last name of Dahnu or something?

[divisortheory]

I want to see someone MB Burst II on a Light SC lol.. especially after landing Quake II and having Lightning Threnody on the monster.

By the time you land Burst II the mob's magic resistance will have been reduced by the prior AM and the Threnody. The Burst II will land for 50 damage.

Actually checking DAT files shows that the cast time for Burst II is 8.5 seconds. Enjoy!

[SiryOp]

When do the servers go back up (est time)? Stuck at work, need people to give descriptions of these new abilities!

[Amastacia]

Heh, trying not to be noticed reading over the update stuff at work. Misread the notes, sorry.

[Wilimac]

5 est i belive.

[Jeryhn]

I said "most", and why would you even include Spike Flail? You fight Wyrms in such a fashion that you do NOT get flailed. If you die to flail, the problem is not your DEF, it's your strategy.

Flails can happen whether you're prepared for them or not, or using the correct strategy. I know I ate a Flail from the lolfirecrystal dragon in Chasm last night cause one of our SAMs got their Brutal to proc on SA Gekko just in time for it to burn its TP.

I do agree though, most of the more dangerous AoE in the game is magical-based. Teraflare anyone?

[Chupunpupun]

Wow, Evisceration could replace Dancing Edge if the criticial rate is like Rampage. THFs could finally join in in the burn parties.

[Michaera]

I know everyone's loldrg, but...

Ability Angon

Apparently Angon has something to do with throwing spears. If I throw my Triton's and it doesnt' come back I'ma be pissed. xD

Also, wrt the Empathy thing, don't forget Spirit Link removes wyvern's status ailments. If it's at 100%, you can't use it to wake it up or whatever. I guess now you can. Shouldn't have to be merited though. >.>

[Ghostface]

Nightingales are known for their singing so maybe thats some kind of bonus for singing songs as opposed to playing instruments.

[Aviendha]

Another guess towards a new ability:

Ranger -- Stealth Shot

This is definately just wishful thinking, but if this is a Sneak Attack for Rngs... /drool. More likely than not it's just a 1-shot move that doesn't draw enmity. If Rngs can SA/Slugwinder, considering the magic resists now, rangers could be back in a big way. True, there's a good counter-argument against giving the mobs TP gain, but its fun thinking about until we see for sure. Even if it is just a 1-shot w/ no enmity, it'll be great for WSs and hate control.


And yah, Rdms made out damn well today.

[Shuemue]

How the fuck is AM II going to make me more desirable in a regular xp setup? Unless it's 2k damage for 100mp, it won't.

[Khamsin]

In the other (locked) thread about this, someone pointed out the Mindflayers (soulflayers). I remember those guys from the Void in FF5 (and even from the Marsh Cave in FF1), and they were annoying as fuck. lol

Makes me wonder how hard they'll be in FFXI. I used to have nightmares about them.