Random Question Thread V: But does it 6-hit

[Jakson]

Right, so not really FFXI related, but is there a way to turn off smileys? I hate looking at the math people post here and getting 8) instead of 8 )

[Leolai]

Fast Cast Macro for Blm ( equip ACP body&Loq Earring)

/console exec cast.txt
/ma "Burst II" <t>
/wait 1
/console exec nuke.txt

It does'nt seems to work for me. why?

Cast.txt = fast cast set
Nuke.txt = INT Set

Fast Cast needs to be equipped before spell is started to being cast, and due to servers being slow, latency etc, you need to differentiate the fast cast equipment swap and the start of the spell by ~0.2 seconds. (Personal experience from BRD and RDM fast cast sets)
Easiest way to do that would be including a 0.2 second wait in a windower script if you're not using spellcast.

[Argettio]

How do I calculate attack when dealing with buffs.

OtherWiki says:

( 8 + Combat Skill + 3STR/4 + (+attack from gear) + (+attack trait/ability/minuet)) * berserk effect * (1+ percentage increase from food )

It just lumps all attack buffs into 1 term (bar berserk), so how do I handle percentage based buffs like last resort and chaos roll?

(assuming 450 base attack, minuet 4 (+55), chaos roll (+20%) and last resort(+15%))

is it:
((450 + 55)*1.15)*1.2)=696
or
(450+55)*1.35=681

*random numbers just to show which bit I don't understand*

Also other wiki says this about Ground Strike.

* Tested and proven to have a 1.75 multiplier to cRatio (it will not boost the level correction over the cap) to the WS calculation, thus the consistent and unusual high damage on higher level mobs.

Has any similar testing been done for the other big single hit WS (Spiral hell, Steel Cyclone etc)?

[Hitoseijuro]

How do I calculate attack when dealing with buffs.

OtherWiki says:


It just lumps all attack buffs into 1 term (bar berserk), so how do I handle percentage based buffs like last resort and chaos roll?

(assuming 450 base attack, minuet 4 (+55), chaos roll (+20%) and last resort(+15%))

is it:
((450 + 55)*1.15)*1.2)=696
or
(450+55)*1.35=681

*random numbers just to show which bit I don't understand*

Should be (450+55) *1.15 *1.2 = 696

[Stromgarde]

What is the generally accepted accuracy bonus granted by the elemental gorgets?

[Raen Ryong]

10 is the frequently quoted number, but I believe that the result of discussion recently showed that it could just as easily be 8 or 12 (or so, I think the error range was)? 10 seems nice and round though.

[FailureMidgard]

How do I calculate attack when dealing with buffs.

OtherWiki says:


It just lumps all attack buffs into 1 term (bar berserk), so how do I handle percentage based buffs like last resort and chaos roll?

(assuming 450 base attack, minuet 4 (+55), chaos roll (+20%) and last resort(+15%))

is it:
((450 + 55)*1.15)*1.2)=696
or
(450+55)*1.35=681

*random numbers just to show which bit I don't understand*

Also other wiki says this about Ground Strike.


Has any similar testing been done for the other big single hit WS (Spiral hell, Steel Cyclone etc)?

I would assume multiply them separately, based on other calculations used in this game, but it should only take a minute to test if you know a corsair. There are only 2 distinct possible outcomes.

[blowfin]

I have an augmented rainbow cape with MAB +1 for my BLM, is Ixion cape going to be better damage overall or are there situations where the 3 INT + 1 MAB is going to beat 5 INT? Obviously Ixion for resists but i'm basically wondering whether i'm going to be ditching my Augmented rainbow cape.

edit: probably in the wrong thread.

[Byrthnoth]

3 INT and 1 MAB may outperform Ixion on AMII sometimes and might underperform it on Tier 4s sometimes. Overall they're going to be about the same, except Ixion has more magical accuracy.
http://www.bluegartr.com/forum/3226945-post394.html
^ same comparison pretty much, but on a larger scale. Divide the difference by 5. So it'll probably be +/- 1 if you can even see a difference.

[OgriBones]

Mirke Hauby V New MNK Togi for 75 Body? Shura is out of the question at the minute for me due to not doing Sky or Endgame

[Cream Soda]

Mirke haub uncapped acc. Osode capped acc.

[Deband]

Anyone else having problems with Emikos UI? I can download it ok but can't get it to install

Edit: NVM was trying to extract with Peazip instead of Winrar lol

[Tsuki]

anyone know what the new ranged attack chatlog messages say? i'm still waiting for the update... my ls leader said he tested it out for a few shots but he didn't see anything different... so did they fuck that part up too lol?

[Sonomaa]

anyone know what the new ranged attack chatlog messages say? i'm still waiting for the update... my ls leader said he tested it out for a few shots but he didn't see anything different... so did they fuck that part up too lol?

it happened for me, wasnt paying attention to it because I was standing out of range of an AOE

[Sonomaa]

I hadnt picked up my moogle shield, did they expire them or something, what gives.

[nivlakian]

anyone know what the new ranged attack chatlog messages say? i'm still waiting for the update... my ls leader said he tested it out for a few shots but he didn't see anything different... so did they fuck that part up too lol?

These are the messages:
Nivlakian's ranged attack strikes true, pummeling the Sylvestre for 76 points of damage!
Nivlakian's ranged attack hits the Goblin Butcher squarely for 51 points of damage!
Nivlakian's ranged attack hits the Goblin Butcher for 51 points of damage!

The first is apparently best range.
2nd one is a little too far or a little too close.
3rd is too close (in the mob's face) or too far.
This needs to be confirmed though, I don't really play ranger really and can't see distances.

[Argettio]

Should be (450+55) *1.15 *1.2 = 696

Thanks

I would assume multiply them separately, based on other calculations used in this game, but it should only take a minute to test if you know a corsair. There are only 2 distinct possible outcomes.

I am asking from work as my home computer (the one I play on) died at the weekend, so I have no access to the game (until tonight, when I am going to try and fix it)

[Moridam]

what's a good penta build for SAM consist of? would just be for colibri camp, don't expect it'll get much use outside of that. if it helps, i can cover most stuff barring salvage gear, got fuck all for that right now but as far as buyables go i'm pretty flexible.

[Hitoseijuro]

what's a good penta build for SAM consist of? would just be for colibri camp, don't expect it'll get much use outside of that. if it helps, i can cover most stuff barring salvage gear, got fuck all for that right now but as far as buyables go i'm pretty flexible.

Couple of things to consider for this would be, do you have any polearm merits? Are you getting the MKD head?

This is a simple set, no salvage gear, presumming you will be spamming crab sushi, unless you get buffs etc etc.


Weapon: Tomoe
sub: Pole grip
Ammo: Tiphia sting

Head: Hissho hackimaki
neck: Shadow Gorget
Earring: Brutal
Earring: Mermans Earring (Fowling Earring)
Body: Hauby +1
hands: Noritsune Kote (Myochin Kote +1)
Ring: Rajas
ring: Ulthalam's Ring
Back: Forager's Mantle
Waist: Warwolf belt
legs: Byakko's Haidates (Shura Haidates)
feet: Saotome Sune-ate (Amir Boots)

This would be a basic set, gets the job done , keeps you capped in acc at bird camp etc. Things in parenthesis are other alternatives if you dont have the other gear. Myochin Kotes+1 are good only if you can sacrifice the acc. If you have the MKD head, or merits then you can take some gear out and add to it, like putting in O/B kotes etc.

Hope that helps.

[Rampagesama]

Has there been any test done on moon phase with emphasis on droprate of rare items from chests? If so, link please.

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