Random Question Thread VIII: Wait, There's a Sticky?

[tenkiki]

Is it just me, or is there something about PUP that keeps them from getting mauled from the Amphipteres? I did trial 142 in xarcabard [s], roaming around to kill pet tigers and never got attacked, even though it was right above me. Went back on SCH, doing the same thing to try out some new gear, but immediately got attacked, even when warping in at the C.A.

Does the pet prevent the the NM from coming down or is it something else?

[Byrthnoth]

It was a bit offtopic for the thread, but I have a question about this:

Trial of Magians is just getting started..

When I read the original Trials of Magians announcement I took it to mean that we could enhance normal weapons (like Perdu Voulge for instance) and Mythics/Relics. Now when I read it in light of the weapons they introduced with the system, I'm unsure if we'll ever be able to enhance non-relic/mythics with it. Anyone have some insight and/or wild speculation?

[cdgreg]

It was a bit offtopic for the thread, but I have a question about this:



When I read the original Trials of Magians announcement I took it to mean that we could enhance normal weapons (like Perdu Voulge for instance) and Mythics/Relics. Now when I read it in light of the weapons they introduced with the system, I'm unsure if we'll ever be able to enhance non-relic/mythics with it. Anyone have some insight and/or wild speculation?

I was under the impression that in the future as Neo said we'll be able to enhance a lot more gear. Probably Salvage/Nyzul sets and whatnot. But that's just me reading between the lines afaik, I don't know if it said that anywhere specific.

[Byrthnoth]

Here is specifically what they said

A Trial of the Magians weapon enhancement quest can be initiated by first trading a suitable weapon to a Magian Moogle NPC, at which point a list of corresponding quests will be displayed. Players may choose a quest based on difficulty level and the enhancement they would like added to their weapon, which will be granted upon the fulfillment of the quest objective.

A single weapon can undergo numerous upgrades. By trading an already-enhanced weapon to a Magian Moogle, players can undertake successive quests to have it further improved. Multiple quests can be undertaken simultaneously.

By repeating the quests, up to 80 different features can be added to a single weapon. With figures such as Damage and Delay added to the equation, there exist 500 possible attribute patterns for a single quest branch!

There are also plans to make it possible to enhance Relic and Mythic weapons through Trial of the Magians. While players can expect quest difficulty to far exceed similar quests released thus far, we are confident the rewards will make it more than worth the while!

When I read this the first time I thought, "Oh, some current weapons will be enhanceable and that's what they mean by suitable weapon. Gee, I wonder if their requirements will be that it not be R/Ex or something? I don't know!"
Now I read it and think, "Oh, they're talking about the weapons they added in the last patch."

[Argettio]

Can all 6 party members enter the final ASA fight with 0 Hexs?

And if they do, will they all get all 16 given to them free?

Even those that haven't completed the expansion yet?

ty guys

[Ned]

We just did RvB and the Blue Mages popped right on top of the good NPCs (shailham) at the start. Happened on 2 runs!

Never seen that before in lots of runs. Anyone seen that before?

[Byrthnoth]

We just did RvB and the Blue Mages popped right on top of the good NPCs (shailham) at the start. Happened on 2 runs!

Never seen that before in lots of runs. Anyone seen that before?

Up to 6 can pop at the exits from the starting room, I think. I've never seen them pop literally on top of the NPCs though, and I've done the assault quite a few times.

[Ned]

from what i gather (i was at the other end on blm) they popped right next to NPC and instantly attacked

[Byrthnoth]

from what i gather (i was at the other end on blm) they popped right next to NPC and instantly attacked

Well, they can spawn within instant agro distance of the NPCs on either end of the starting cave. They just don't spawn in the middle of the cave. If your puller popped from max distance and started running, there's a good chance they wouldn't agro him because he'd be too far ahead by the time they loaded. It happens, but generally only a group of 3 loads.

[Norellicus]

I get them popping on the NPCs all the time, it usually just equates to 1300 AP instead of 1600.

[Shadida]

If you try to add evolith that's too large for an etched slot, does it not allow you to do so, or can you and the stat will be gimped down to the proper slot size?

[stewie]

Hagun is 1.2M - Any reasons for this other than Trial of the Magians?

[Toth]

PUP WS piece: Faith Torque or Gorget?

[zeal5050]

Does having level 75 BST effect your charm success rate in anyway if you use it as a support job or will level 37 be the same?

[cdgreg]

Has anyone tried Shantotto mega boss fight since SE "fixed" SMN in the fight? I'm curious if they actually fixed it or not.

[Gosyac]

Does having level 75 BST effect your charm success rate in anyway if you use it as a support job or will level 37 be the same?

Yes. Charm success rate is based on BST's main lvl, even when used as sub.
50BST can charm lvl50 stuff when /BST, 60BST can charm lvl60 stuff when /BST, 75BST etc...

[Pendulum]

I'm taking a friend's account for a while whilst he is unable to play. He is american (NA client) and I am english (EU client). When I try and enter the membership section of POL (EU client) to change details to my card i get UCS-5000 error (invalid or incomplete info).

I have downloaded the NA client and it is currently updating, will this fix my problem? Or is this to do with 3D secure shit and I need a ps2/360 to change the details with? Would really like to get this done before reg server goes down ;\

[zeal5050]

Yes. Charm success rate is based on BST's main lvl, even when used as sub.
50BST can charm lvl50 stuff when /BST, 60BST can charm lvl60 stuff when /BST, 75BST etc...

Is there any data/testing to back this up?

[Tsuko_Asura]

Is there any data/testing to back this up?

Its not necessary. Its a widely known fact.

[ZhiGaruda]

I'm taking a friend's account for a while whilst he is unable to play. He is american (NA client) and I am english (EU client). When I try and enter the membership section of POL (EU client) to change details to my card i get UCS-5000 error (invalid or incomplete info).

I have downloaded the NA client and it is currently updating, will this fix my problem? Or is this to do with 3D secure shit and I need a ps2/360 to change the details with? Would really like to get this done before reg server goes down ;\

Yeah, you just HAPPEN to have a friend who is in NA while you are in EU. Stop lying, you bought an account, want to know what to do, no one cares.

Anyways - Yes on both, actually. You will need the NA client, and you will ALSO have to go through 3D secure to change it. NA client billing information can only be changed via an NA client, EU with EU, etc.