Random Question Thread IX: Mathology 101

[Syntex]

Is it possible to obtain 100% counter rate?

I am doing the math and correct me if I'm wrong but anything that has +counter is +1% per +1 right?

If so then what is your base counter rate with no gear and no merits before any buffs? Also when you activate counterstance is that a static 50%+Base counter rate or a cumulative addition to = 50% by adding to base counter rate to then get to 50%?

I am thinking if counterstance sets you counter rate to 50% exactly and you use melee gaiters for the enchancement of +10%(according to wiki) thats 60% right there.

Wearing the following gear for more +counter pieces...

(+10) Spharai
(+2) Shikkoku Hatsuburi
(+1) Rasetsu Samue +1
(+2) Usukane Gote
(+3) Temple Hose +1
(+1) Shikkoku Sune-ate
(+1) Backlash Torque
(+1) Avenger's Earring
(+5) Counter Earring
(+2) Kampfer Ring
(+2) Muscle Belt +1

Now assuming +5 in counter merits and not accounting for base counter with 60% from counterstance itself after the enhancement from melee gaiters you have this...

60%+5%+10%+20%=95% assuming you trigger both latents, if base counter is 5% and stacks with counterstance then thats 100% right?

This is how I understand it, is it right?

[Darkmagi]

Probably caps at 95% at the very least, but I doubt it's that high. Also need to have capped acc.
I would like to see a spharai mnk test this though sometime on trash mobs to find out the counter rate cap if one isn't already known.

[Priran]

No. For several reasons but mainly because you can't have 100% accuracy.

[Syntex]

Well even if its 90%+ that would be awesome to see in action

[Miraun]

I've heard that there's an ATT penalty on Penta Thrust, which would also match why observed values are lower than calculated values, and why Drakesbane is such an increase over penta thrust in application. However, any idea on the CRATIO or ATT reduction of Penta?

[rog]

No. For several reasons but mainly because you can't have 100% accuracy.

Accuracy doesn't affect your actual counter rate, just your observed counter rate. With a 100% counter rate, you'd counter all attacks, 95% of which would actually hit. With a 95% counter rate, you'd only counter 95% of attacks, 90.25% of which would hit.

[Cream Soda]

Accuracy doesn't affect your actual counter rate, just your observed counter rate. With a 100% counter rate, you'd counter all attacks, 95% of which would actually hit. With a 95% counter rate, you'd only counter 95% of attacks, 90.25% of which would hit.

You're being technical. He's saying that no matter what, you won't counter all the time because acc is your limiting factor. Missed counters don't mean or amount to shit.

[rog]

Obviously you won't counter every single attack, but there's still a pretty sizable difference between 100% counter rate and 95%.

[Mrbeansman]

Is there any way around the current 3-d secure card policy?

[Forte]

Is there any way around the current 3-d secure card policy?

If you call them up and are just trying to change something small on an existing card then yes. Otherwise no.

[Forte]

In campaign, is it possible to unlock the quested weapon skills? Or do they not count towards breaking the latent?

[homerun]

In campaign, is it possible to unlock the quested weapon skills? Or do they not count towards breaking the latent?

Mobs need to give exp directly so no it wont work.

[Raz]

Is there any way around the current 3-d secure card policy?

The PS2 & Xbox 360 versions don't require a 3-D secure card.


Edit: There was also a trick where you could use noscript to stop it asking for the code. I'm not sure if that still works though

[Syntex]

In campaign, is it possible to unlock the quested weapon skills? Or do they not count towards breaking the latent?

http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Th...s_of_Your_Mind

You must accumulate 300 Weapon Skill Points on monsters that con Easy Prey or higher.

So yea no xp from campaign no points will count.

[Byrthnoth]

http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Th...s_of_Your_Mind

You must accumulate 300 Weapon Skill Points on monsters that con Easy Prey or higher.

So yea no xp from campaign no points will count.

Actually, I have heard of a whm that opened mystic boon doing nothing but campaign battles. May be worth checking, especially if it gets people to stop trying to break trial weapons in my parties.

[Fereydoon]

The PS2 & Xbox 360 versions don't require a 3-D secure card.


Edit: There was also a trick where you could use noscript to stop it asking for the code. I'm not sure if that still works though

As of Monday, it does. What you do is register as usual, when it asks to open the browser do so and block the site, it'll either go through (What happened to me last time) or when it's doing that little count down thing you have to allow both of the websites it wants. Then it'll tell you to hit submit in POL and your fine..

[Byphareast]

anyone experiencing serious R0 problems while dual boxing?
its weird because only one of my two characters would get laggy.
i havent touched any router settings nor port settings (dont even know how).
it started happening this past few days.

please let me know if you may know of any causes/solutions. thank you.

also, where is a good place to kill EP undeads for my excalibur upgrade quest?
doing aquans now, driving me nuts, something inside me dies every minute :/

[Bootykilla]

Is there any possible way to Minimize Windower to System Tray?

[Saroyan]

Is there any possible way to Minimize Windower to System Tray?

"//game_minimize" will minimize it to the task bar, not sure if thats what you mean.

[Bootykilla]

"//game_minimize" will minimize it to the task bar, not sure if thats what you mean.

Nah the actual system tray where Time and Volume icons are on the right. Having it on taskbar is distracting when Im trying to study and work