7-24-06 Update Details

[Aviendha]

Ok so here's the breakdown of the new abilities and job traits (sorted it and combined from POL site):

Warrior

Warrior's Charge (a) -- Will double your next attack
Tomahawk (a) -- Expends a throwing Tomahawk to inflict a special def down effect on an enemy
Savagery (jt) -- Adds TP Bonus to Warcry
Aggressive Aim (jt) -- Adds RAcc Bonus to Aggressor

Monk

Mantra (a) -- Increases Max HP of party members within AoE
Formless Strikes (a) -- While in effect, melee attacks will not be considered physical dmg. No effect on WSes.
Invigorate (jt) -- Adds Regen effect when using Chakra
Panance (jt) -- Adds effect to Chi Blast that inhibits an enemy's TP accumulation

White Mage

Martyr (a) -- Sacrifice HP to heal a party member double the effect
Devotion (a) -- Sacrifice HP to grant a party member the same amount in MP

Theif

Assassin's Charge (a) -- Will triple your next attack
Feint (a) -- Your next attack will greatly reduce an enemy's evasion
Aura Steal (jt) -- Adds Dispel effect to Steal. Occasionally absorbs dispelled effect
Ambush (jt) -- Grants an acc bonus to melee and ranged attacks from behind and enemy

Paladin

Fealty (a) -- Grants a powerful resistance to enfeebling magic
Chivalry (a) -- Converts TP to MP
Iron Will (jt) -- Adds spell interrupt down event to Rampart
Guardian (jt) -- Reduces enmity loss while using Sentinel

Dark Knight

Dark Seal (a) -- Enhances the accuracy of your next dark magic spell
Diabolic Eye (a) -- Reduces Max HP, increases accuracy
Muted Soul (jt) -- Reduces enmity while using Soul Eater
Desparate Blows (jt) -- Reduces delay for 2handed weapons when using Last Resort

Beastmaster

Feral Howl (a) -- Terrorizes the target
Killer Instinct (a) -- Grant's your pet's Killer effect to party members within AoE
Beast Affinity (jt) -- Increases the level of pets summoned with Call Beast
Beast Healer (jt) -- Enhances the Regen effect of Reward

Bard

Nightingale (a) -- Halves the casting and recasting times of songs
Troubadour (a) -- Increases the casting times of songs by 1.5 and doubles the effect

Ranger

Stealth Shot (a) -- Your next attack will generate less enmity
Flashy Shot (a) -- Your next attack will generate more enmity and ignore level difference penalties
Snapshot (jt) -- Reduces the delay for ranged attacks
Recycle (jt) -- Occasionally allows ranged attacks without consuming ammo

Samurai

Shikikoyo (a) -- Share TP above 100 with a party member
Blade Bash (a) -- Delivers an attack that can stun the target and occaasionally cause plague
Ikishoten (jt) -- Increases amount of TP gained with a Zanshin attack
Overwhelm (jt) -- Grants and Att bonus to WSes performed face to face with an enemy

Ninja

Sange (a) -- Consumes remaining shadow images to perform a ranged attack
Ninja Tool Expertise (jt) -- Occasionally allows use of ninjustsu without consuming tools

Dragoon

Deep Breathing (a) -- Enhances effect of next wyvern breathe
Angon (a) -- Expends an angon to lower the enemies defense
Empathy (jt) -- Copies beneficial effects to wyvern when using Spirit Link
Strafe (jt) -- Increases accuracy of wyvern's breath

[genome]

Holy awesomeness, I like everything in this update. The new abilities and traits for monk sound really cool.

Formless strike sounds awesome... especially considering you could couple it with hundredfists. And it's so unique. Even for simple things like soloing Shadow Lord, or Bugard in the Sky ENM, or Aspi. I guess the details of timer and damage per punch while using it will determine how good this is.

Penance sounds great for hNMs, damage for no tp AND inhibits tp gain. I hope people can do some test on this in ballista (e.g., against a PLD getting hit vs a SAM using meditate vs a ranger getting tp from arrows, vs a pet getting hit by spells).

Invigorate sounds ok, regen after chakra doesn't hurt, it can help a bit soloing but not a huge deal, unless the regen is more than the usual 1hp/3sec.

Mantra, meh, I guess it's useful on hNMs too.

But... maintenance until 8pm though.... Let me in!!!

P.S. I hope the new items from IM points for lance corporal and corporal are even more cool for monk than trollbane, although it would be hard to believe. Someone hurry and start datamining new rare ex items etc.

[Hige]

I'm not sure if anyone mentioned this and the site is too laggy atm to go back and fish through all the pages but does SoulFlayer = Davy Jones of FFXI.....kind of

Bears somewhat of a resemblance to Chaos Sorcerer from PSO too.

http://www.playonline.com/pcd/update...5vNusN1/03.jpg

http://pscave.com/pso/images/chaos-sorcerer.gif

[Aviendha]

Have a SAM on the side of a tank team Med/Tp build to 300 >> sub into tank team >> Shikikoyo = +200 TP to PLD >> Chivalry

o.O

Lots of fun creative possibilites... and /drool at Troubadour+Balladx2 = 6mp/tick

[Khamsin]

I'm not sure if anyone mentioned this and the site is too laggy atm to go back and fish through all the pages but does SoulFlayer = Davy Jones of FFXI.....kind of

The SoulFlayer (Mind Flayer in previous FFs) were in FF5 in the Void, and FF1 in the Marsh Cave.

So maybe the director of Dead Man's Chest was a FF fan. Either that, or there is a deeper mythological source from which Squaresoft got the idea.

If they're anything like they were in previous FFs, they'll suck to fight. Aside from damaging moves, they had a habit of AoE sucking your brains out and leaving you immobilized with a bad DoT effect.

I wouldn't be surprised if the FFXI version gave you Paralyze, Bind, Terror, or Amnesia. Or hell, even Nightmare for sleep + DoT.

[Melisande]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...hupainting.jpg
Sup Lovecraft.

[DeadLegend]

update's available for download

[Judai]

I'm not sure if anyone mentioned this and the site is too laggy atm to go back and fish through all the pages but does SoulFlayer = Davy Jones of FFXI.....kind of

Bears somewhat of a resemblance to Chaos Sorcerer from PSO too.

http://www.playonline.com/pcd/update...5vNusN1/03.jpg

http://pscave.com/pso/images/chaos-sorcerer.gif

jacked this from a friend.

The following new monsters have been added to the Treasures of Aht Urhgan areas:
Soulflayer
Wamoura

http://www.playonline.com/pcd/update...5vNusN1/03.jpg
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http://img19.photobucket.com/albums/...s/702e243d.jpg


Orly.

[Shuemue]

My arse is sore SE, try to fuck me less hard next time please?

[BRP]

To Organize.

Warrior
Warrior's Charge(Ability) - Double Attack Proc on next attack
Tomahawk(Ability) - Throws a tomahawk that gives defense down
Savagery(Trait) - Adds TP Bonus effect to Warcry
Aggressive Aim(Trait) - Adds Range Accuracy Bonus to Aggressor

Monk
Mantra(Ability) - AoE +Max HP to Party
Formless Strikes(Ability) - Turns normal attacks unphysical
Invigorate(Trait) - Adds Regen effect to Chakra
Penance(Trait) - Chi Blast inhibits the target's TP gain

White Mage
Martyr(Ability) - Pay HP and give double amount HP to party member
Devotion(Ability) - Pay HP and give same amount MP to party member
Protectra V
Shellra V

Black Mage
Flare II
Freeze II
Tornado II
Quake II
Burst II
Flood II

Red Mage
Dia III
Slow II
Paralyze II
Phalanx II
Bio III
Blind II

Thief
Assassin's Charge(Ability) - Triple Attack Proc on next attack
Feint(Ability) - Next attack greatly lowers monster's evasion
Aura Steal(Trait) - Adds dispel to Steal, sometimes absorbs the buff
Ambush(Trait) - Grants Accuracy and Range Accuracy bonus from behind

Paladin
Fealty(Ability) - Powerful resistance vs Enfeebaling magic
Chivalry(Ability) - Converts TP to MP
Iron Will(Trait) - Adds spell interuption rate down while Rampart is on
Guardian(Trait) - Reduce enmity loss while Sentinal is on

Dark Knight
Dark Seal(Ability) - Elemental Seal for Dark Magic
Diabolic Eye(Ability) - Reduce Max HP, increase accuracy
Mutded Soul(Trait) - Lowers Enmity on Soul Eater
Desperate Blows(Trait) - Lowers 2-handed weapon delay on Last Resort

Beastmaster
Feral Howl(Ability) - Terror on target
Killer Instinct(Ability) - Adds pet's killer effects to party
Beast Affinity(Trait) - Raises level of Jug Pets
Beast Healer(Trait) - Enhances Regen on Pet Food

Bard
Nightingale(Ability) - Lowers time on casting time / recast time on songs
Troubadour(Ability) - Increases song casting time by 1.5 and doubles the effect
Foe Sirvente - ??? song
Adventurer's Dirge - ??? song

Ranger
Stealth Shot(Ability) - Next (range?) attack is for less enmity
Flashy Shot(Ability) - Next (range?) attack is for more enmity, but ignore target's level
Snapshot(Trait) - Reduces the delay for range attacks
Recycle(Trait) - Like the Relic piece, sometimes doesn't spend ammo

Samurai
Shikikoyo(Ability) - Give TP above 100 to a party member
Blade Bash(Ability) - An attack that stuns and can Plague
Ikishoten(Trait) - More TP from Zanshin attacks
Overwhelm(Trait) - Attack Bonus for Weapon Skills preformed in front of target

Ninja
Katon: San
Hyton: San
Doton: San
Raiton: San
Suiton: San
Sange(Ability) - Uses shadows for a range attack
Ninja Tool Expertise(Trait) - Like the Relic piece, sometimes doesn't spend ninja tools

Dragoon
Deep Breathing(Ability) - Enhances next Wyvern breath
Angon(Ability) - Throws an angon that lowers defense
Empathy(Trait) - Gives good status effects to Wyvern with Spirit Link
Strafe(Trait) - Increase accuracy of Wyvern breath

Summoner
Meteor Strike
Heavenly Strike
Wind Blade
Geocrush
Thunderstorm
Grand Fall

EDIT: Someone beat me to it, damn... Anyway

My arse is sore SE, try to fuck me less hard next time please?

Your vagina must feel even worse.

[Synbios]

Hey

Nightingale(halves cast/recast of songs)
+
Troubador(song cast x1.5, DOUBLE EFFECT of song)
=
Broken FFXI


Ballad stack for 6 mp? Minne stack for 180 defense? Holy fuck

hi2uSuperElegy

[Darm]

I'm not sure if anyone mentioned this and the site is too laggy atm to go back and fish through all the pages but does SoulFlayer = Davy Jones of FFXI.....kind of

Bears somewhat of a resemblance to Chaos Sorcerer from PSO too.

http://www.playonline.com/pcd/update...5vNusN1/03.jpg

http://pscave.com/pso/images/chaos-sorcerer.gif

http://ftp.vbfx.com/mirrors/www.plan...ers/wizard.gif http://www.ffcompendium.com/EspMon/wizard1w.jpg

Circa FF1

[Lasitha]

I don't know if this has been posted already but....

Kard
Old - DMG 22 Delay 190
New - DMG 25 Delay 190

Venom Kukri +1
Old - DMG 22 Delay 200
New - DMG 25 Delay 200

Hoplites Harpe
Old - DMG 27 Delay 210
New - DMG 32 Delay 210

Harpe
Old - DMG 29 Delay 210
New - DMG 35 Delay 210

Valiant Knife
Old - DMG 21 Delay 195
New - DMG 24 Delay 195

Stun Kukri +1
Old - DMG 24 Delay 206
New - DMG 27 Delay 206

Sirocco Kukri
Old - DMG 21 Delay 150
New - DMG 26 Delay 150

Daylight Dagger
Old - DMG 24 Delay 183
New - DMG 28 Delay 183

Taillefer's Dagger
Old - DMG 23 Delay 187
New - DMG 27 Delay 187

Behemoth Knife +1
Old - DMG 26 Delay 201
New - DMG 32 Delay 201

Thief's Knife
Old - DMG 24 Delay 194
New - DMG 28 Delay 194

Khanjar
Old - DMG 23 Delay 192
New - DMG 27 Delay 192

Misericorde +1
Old - DMG 24 Delay 178
New - DMG 28 Delay 178

Stylet
Old - DMG 24 Delay 195
New - DMG 31 Delay 195

Titan's Baselard
Old - DMG 23 Delay 186
New - DMG 28 Delay 186

Blau Dolch
Old - DMG 22 Latent DMG 28 Delay 178
New - DMG 26 Latent DMG 33 Delay 178

Martial Knife
Old - DMG 23 Delay 186
New - DMG 27 Delay 186

Gully +1
Old - DMG 26 Delay 200
New - DMG 30 Delay 200

X's Knife
Old - DMG 23 Delay 201
New - DMG 34 Delay 201

Mighty Knife
Old - DMG 24 Delay 200
New - DMG 28 Delay 200

Heart Snatcher
Old - DMG 11 Latent DMG 24 Delay 205
New - DMG 15 Latent DMG 30 Delay 205

Perseus's Harpe
Old - DMG 31 Delay 210
New - DMG 37 Delay 210

Jambiya +1
Old - DMG 27 Delay 212
New - DMG 34 Delay 194

Thanatos Baselard
Old - DMG 24 Delay 191
New - DMG 28 Delay 191

Mandau
Old - DMG 32 Delay 176
New - DMG 39 Delay 176



I expect a quadruple post from this ><;

[Bunshinagain]

I have a question
I read all these 12pages but you guys.. how many New Traits/Abilities/Spells can you upgrade using merit points?

I mean whats the limit? Its probably on Playonline somehwere but i missed it lol But plz im curious..

Cuz the hardest choice ever is going to be choosing between 2or3 spells from RDM Merit list..
help ty

[Devek]

My arse is sore SE, try to fuck me less hard next time please?

Tons of other jobs have been buffed and can be useful "end game" now and you're busy crying about yourself when you haven't even been nerfed.

Unless you're in a shitty linkshell, this will be an amazing update for everybody =)

[Khamsin]

My arse is sore SE, try to fuck me less hard next time please?

Tons of other jobs have been buffed and can be useful "end game" now and you're busy crying about yourself when you haven't even been nerfed .

Unless you're in a shitty linkshell, this will be an amazing update for everybody =)

You might not have noticed, but he is a BLM, you know.

Btw, any sign in the dat files of how long Troubedor and Nightingale last? Is it 3 min duration with 5 min recast, or more like Defender or Counterstance where their duration = their recast?

[BRP]

Guys, this is just a gut feeling, but I think Mind Flayers are based on...






http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/MM...MM35_PG187.jpg

Mind Flayers

[Russta]

Did anyone notice music188 slipped into the original sound folder? Naturally it's encoded in ATRAC3 so someone get cracking on it please!

[Stromgarde]

Quite right, BRP.

I agree with what's said about Guardian, despite its goofy wording, enhanced in hilarity by its proximity to Muted Soul, might provide a real reason to merit Sentinel if it cuts effective enmity loss on 300 damage hits to an effective 100, or even anything near that.

[Thames]

Now if only they'd rename the dumb level 55ish papyrus skeletons so they can call Corses Liches like they're supposed to be, all the d&d nerds can be happy.