Randomer Question Thread

[Charismatic]

Can't say much about WAR since mine is still 37, but on DRG (Currently 61) I've been subbing SAM since 50 with decent results.
Of course I'm finding that with many tanks I end up pulling hate with DPS alone and I use Super Jump almost every single time it's up.
(54+ got especially rough since almost everything I've fought has been weak to piercing hi2u Lesser Colibri/Puk)

I would suggest /NIN with pickup tanks if the ones you PT with are anything like the ones I'm generally in PTs with.

[Therin]

So, I'm slowly taking up WAR in a casual LS static; got it to 51 so far. I'm really enjoying great axe, because I already have BST to 75, so I've experienced the joy of 1h axe plenty (and the sadness of 1h axe pre-Rampage). I'm planning on dual-wielding axes from at least 54-60 (I have 2 axe merits, so Rampage at 54 this time around) and just going /DNC or /BST to solo re-cap my greataxe outside of the party.

At 60, unless my math is wrong, a WAR/SAM can get a 6-hit build with a 504 delay weapon using Rajas, Chiv. Chain, and Ecphoria (although there isn't really a 504 weapon to use until 62). With a 514 or higher weapon, you can do this with just Rajas (and possibly less, but...I have Rajas). However, I'm thinking that WAR/SAM before Seigan would probably just be killing myself, especially if I get to WS more often.

Should I just /NIN until 70? Can I start using great axe again at 60, or would it be better (damage-wise) to wait until I can safely /SAM? Yeah, I'm doing WAR for something different, but I don't mind using axe/axe for a while if it's way better.

Oh, the party setup is RDM BLM BRD THF WAR (pickup tank). That last bit is what really makes me concerned for my safety. I ripped hate off most pickup tanks as BST; I'm afraid of what WAR is going to do. We might be picking up another WAR at 59, and if we do that I imagine I'll definitely want to /NIN until 70.

Just get a good PLD and sub SAM. If you're using a NIN tank you'll probably have a problem but that's the only situation. If you're really coming that close to dying then just lay off a bit. Other suggestions are to make sure you have good healers or aren't overhunting for your level.

I used /SAM and loved it.

[Jayhawk]

Would it be possible to solo Ranger by focusing on Worms/Gob Pets like you would BLM or BLU?
I'm guessing worms primarily since they're static and the only big problem would be -agas.

Holy/Sleep/Bloody Bolt spam?

Sitting around LFP blows ass and Campaign is once in a blue moon now it seems. Would like to get some xp in at least.

Pretty much any job can take out bst pets and worms for good exp, thou not quite as well as blm or blu. I've done it on drk, drg, war, thf, bst, I don't see why rng couldn't.

My only experience with bst pets and worms has been from 10-37. I was wondering how the exp rates are with these mobs for 37-75. I am planning on leveling my WAR from 37 to 75 solo with the help of my friend's 75 RDM for two-boxed hasting and curing.

[Max™]

Bst one > Charm > Bst two > Charm > Bst one > Tame > Charm > Bst two > Charm > Bst two > Tame > Bst one > Charm > Bst two Charm.

If you don't get it by that point, kite if possible, but generally one of those will land.

If the second doesn't have 2hr available, you can still charm to buy time, but don't forget to use your Tames.

Did Hawkers like this, and Swift Belt runs too.

[Mosh]

Is it known how much the DRG AF hands increase Wyvern Accuracy? Currently using Spike Finger Gauntlets (55DRG, almost 56), but I think my wyvern hitting more often would add more to my DoT than the +12atk would. This of course assumes my Wuffi is alive.

[Genosync]

a bunch of garbage from an alla posted on lotto pop NMs that doesn't involve scanning memory and only things that said poster saw

because msoidh (memory scan oidh)

Would it be possible to solo Ranger by focusing on Worms/Gob Pets like you would BLM or BLU?
I'm guessing worms primarily since they're static and the only big problem would be -agas.

Holy/Sleep/Bloody Bolt spam?

Sitting around LFP blows ass and Campaign is once in a blue moon now it seems. Would like to get some xp in at least.

It works pretty damn good on whatever you decide to play with. Can even Barrage on pulls for extra entertainment.

[Callisto]

When pulling Dynamis-Bastok @ the Ore Street alley, do you just pull all of the statues down in the alley on the way to the time/trigger NMs normally, or do they link the top level if you try that? I haven't done the actual alley part before aside from the NM sacs.

[Charismatic]

a bunch of garbage from an alla posted on lotto pop NMs that doesn't involve scanning memory and only things that said poster saw

because msoidh (memory scan oidh)

Wow, you just hate being wrong don't you?
Not everyone uses outside tools to play the game you know.

I know that what that post says is true because I used that info when camping Ose myself and it worked out exactly as that post says it does.

[Wolfknight]

Is it known how much the DRG AF hands increase Wyvern Accuracy? Currently using Spike Finger Gauntlets (55DRG, almost 56), but I think my wyvern hitting more often would add more to my DoT than the +12atk would. This of course assumes my Wuffi is alive.

I think it's +10 acc(read somewhere <_<) on wyvern so not really worth it

[Raen Ryong]

The common idea is that Hecatomb Harness is for singlehit WSs, whereas you use your Haubyberk for multihit WSs.

However, I was considering using Hecatomb Harness for Guillotine.

DEF:50 HP+16 STR+12 Accuracy+10 Slow +13%

VS

DEF:47 STR+5 DEX+5 Accuracy+10 Attack+10 Evasion-10

Eliminate useless stats;

STR+12 Accuracy+10

VS

STR+5 DEX+5 Accuracy+10 Attack+10

Assuming the small accuracy loss is not going to change anything (which it won't in most situations, I add about 18acc to WS in and I already parse 90-95% in TP gear);

STR+12(Attack+9)

VS

STR+5 Attack+10(+1~2)

STR=>Attack added in brackets.

Assuming accuracy is not an issue, 7str > 2~3atk for Guillotine... what do you think? Tell me if I've overlooked anything.

[Spekkio]

When pulling Dynamis-Bastok @ the Ore Street alley, do you just pull all of the statues down in the alley on the way to the time/trigger NMs normally, or do they link the top level if you try that? I haven't done the actual alley part before aside from the NM sacs.

nah. there's really no need to sac anything down there. none of the pulls are all THAT big. just start from the ramp down by the bat's lair and work your way back. as long as you don't do anything stupid at the little alcove that has the stairs right by the alchemy guild, you'll be just fine. just take it 1 pull at a time and they'll fold like the rest of bastok. stupid bynes.

[SamanosukeShiva]

dex for guillo crit? dunno

[travOtaku]

If you charm a pet that turns out to be a placeholder for a mob, and the monster you send it to attack kills it, will that provide an opportunity for the NM to pop, or does a player character have to kill the placeholder for the death to "count" so to speak?

[Capo]

dex for guillo crit? dunno

guillo cant crit

[Toralin]

That counts as clearing the PH

[Raen Ryong]

dex for guillo crit? dunno

guillo cant crit

If only...

But yeah, I don't see there being any disadvantages to using the Heca Harness assuming my accuracy remains capped :X

[Wintermute]

Is it possible to do the Copy-Paste thing with the FFXI folder to avoid the Update Downloads and not thave the game do a file check when you launch?

Batarding thing over-wrote all my .dat swaps and re-doing them is gonna take a while.


Ninja Edit:
Now that my Desktop isn't cocked up anymore how do I fix it so FFXI runs in "super shiny mode"?

[Kylex]

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Now that my Desktop isn't cocked up anymore how do I fix it so FFXI runs in "super shiny mode"?

If you mean better graphics and resolution, you want to go to the PlayOnline File in the Start Menu. Proceed to the Final Fantasy XI folder then click on FFXI config. A small screen will pop up and you can adjust your settings there.

[evilpaul]

If you charm a pet that turns out to be a placeholder for a mob, and the monster you send it to attack kills it, will that provide an opportunity for the NM to pop, or does a player character have to kill the placeholder for the death to "count" so to speak?

I was under the impression that they made PH not charmable due to people holding them with Charm for extended durations?

[Wintermute]

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Now that my Desktop isn't cocked up anymore how do I fix it so FFXI runs in "super shiny mode"?

If you mean better graphics and resolution, you want to go to the PlayOnline File in the Start Menu. Proceed to the Final Fantasy XI folder then click on FFXI config. A small screen will pop up and you can adjust your settings there.

Tried those but didn't see much improvement.

Went and increased the BG Res using Windower launcher to force max res instead of the piddly 1024x1024.

Looks better now. I think...