Random Question Thread VII: I Find Your Lack of Research Disturbing

[Dooom]

Fairly sure that mix/match beats full Usukane for Samurai unless you're in a situation where things like the evasion matter.

[mdkuser]

Is the new page about cRATIO and pDIF calculations on the wiki accurate?

http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Le...ction_and_pDIF

It says a RATIO cap is applied before level correction is apllied, which changes a lot of stuff >.> At least it means that chaos roll/minuet do nothing for monk if they boost their WS..

[Anomander]

Fairly sure that mix/match beats full Usukane for Samurai unless you're in a situation where things like the evasion matter.

Without looking up the exact numbers between mix/match and usukane, I'm pretty sure the difference is 2 haste and some attack in mix/match sets favor and a bit of accuracy and lots of evasion in usukane's favor. Usukane also offers a small amount of counter and 5 subtle blow.

As far as all out damage goes, the mix match set is best. The usukane is a little bit more defensive. Full usu is what I use personally, and it is by no means weak.

[Nevex]

Mu'Nhi Thimbletail
You'll be pulling this turtle to the large corner. This is a kited fight, as letting the tubes silence/bind/paralyze you is suicidal. It'll alternate between ranged attacks and the summon animation to summon the tube. The AOE range of the tube effects is 10'. Not particularly hard, but it only takes one slipup to go from a smooth fight to Bindga->silencega->paralyzga->bindga->Bindga->Ore Lob->Death.

Hmm kited fight? I just stand in a place, blinktank his ranged attacks and move from tubes when they pop. Unless you meant that as well.

In addition to what was said, the really dangerous thing about this guy is his Ore Lob > INSTANT ranged attack combo which will probably kill you if you don't have a dedicated PDT- setup.
To avoid that, move close to him when you believe he's about to TP (easy below 25%) to make him run away and toss a nuke, so he will use Shell Guard instead.

Make sure quadavs aren't close if you do that so they won't link.

[Marcicus]

Do most RDMs merit 5/5 Convert? Been arguing back and forth with people about why it's either a good or bad choice.

edit: <-- on the side of why it's good

[Windfoxster]

Do most RDMs merit 5/5 Convert? Been arguing back and forth with people about why it's either a good or bad choice.

edit: <-- on the side of why it's good

Because it means more mp. Especially on solo, it stands out. You can probably argue for rdms that only merit and do events, by saying mp management or w/e.

[Byrthnoth]

To get 1000MP back every 10 minutes (Convert, 600 seconds unmeritted) you would need 5 MP/tick refresh.
To get 1000MP back every 8 minutes and 20 seconds (Convert, 500 seconds meritted 5/5) you would need 6MP/tick refresh.

So people merit Convert 5/5 because it's the equivalent of another 1MP/tick refresh. It's like a Dalmatica that you can make money obtaining while meritting.

[Kaeko]

Thanks to Finalnub and the others who responded about the Stone Mufflers NMs. Another semi-related question:

What is the easiest non-RNG job to solo the Promvyion-Dem 3F NM (30CAP) for Provoker Trigger (that drops Stone Gorget). I searched and found some definitive solos on RNG, but information on possible BLU or RDM solos were a bit hazy.

[neuroticelite]

How high will Orcish Champions (69-72) bring you on defensive skill ups (Parrying, Shield)?

[pchan]

Thanks to Finalnub and the others who responded about the Stone Mufflers NMs. Another semi-related question:

What is the easiest non-RNG job to solo the Promvyion-Dem 3F NM (30CAP) for Provoker Trigger (that drops Stone Gorget). I searched and found some definitive solos on RNG, but information on possible BLU or RDM solos were a bit hazy.

I've never done it but rdm+NPC buddy on tank mod sounds doable as long as you can keep it alive. You don't get hate from curing him.

[Hakamaru]

How high will Orcish Champions (69-72) bring you on defensive skill ups (Parrying, Shield)?

Depends on what job you are playing. A 72 mob will take you to your level 72 cap of any skill... including parrying and shield.

[neuroticelite]

Well it would be 269 cap on SAM, but I can look that up from here then, thanks.

[fredjanx]

Was just wondering, has anyone parsed Buarainech's HP?
and if so, then how much hp does he have?

[Deader2818]

Since the "Whats better" thread is being spammed ill ask my question here.


For MNK (Asuran Fists), NIN (Jin) and THF (DE) Would I be better off with WSacc and WSdmg or Wsacc and acc/attack for moogle helm?

[BerenTebogo]

Can't speak for the others but WSACC helm is pretty nice for NIN given that almost all the options besides orc hat are shitty.

[Deader2818]

Would it be better to get WSdmg as the 2nd option or Acc/attack is my main question.

[LinktheDeme]

quick whats the command to turn off the battle music from occuring when you're not engaged and whats the command to turn it back on? > .>

[stewie]

quick whats the command to turn off the battle music from occuring when you're not engaged and whats the command to turn it back on? > .>

/battlebgm on?

[LinktheDeme]

/battlebgm

alone will do it

[hykiri]

while shinryuu is right that there is no "magic" number, a general reference point is 320 skill, 120 int. it varies tho. i like a little more skill for khim and cerb (i'll use merciful cape and af2 head instead of prism cape and af1+1 head), and a little more int on sky gods.

with full skill merits, as an elvaan i can hit 320/120 np if i use cream puffs (no int merits), and keep my sorc. ring on, so getting there for any other race should be a cake walk.

Can someone give me a list of gear to hit that marker with? thanks.