Random Question Thread XII: Don't Believe Advanced's Lies

[Cairthenn]

And in the end, isn't that what really matters?

I think it's been beaten to death already, thanks.

[Wakabo]

Alkalurops useful for anything anymore?

[rog]

slow/para macc/potency hybrid staff, same thing it's always been useful for.

[Yugl]

slow/para macc/potency hybrid staff, same thing it's always been useful for.

It's also useful for 6mil.

[rog]

It's also useful for 6mil.

Which likely isn't all that useful for someone considering using one.

[Wakabo]

Just wasn't sure if it was garbage after the update and trial weapons.

[cdgreg]

Using apradar's "Show Mob ID" has anyone noticed if shadow'd VNM have a different ID number than non-shadowed?

[Johnblaze]

From when I have checked, no there is no difference. Next time i'm doing VNM i'll check again

[Xerlic]

Is there a way to transfer macros from one computer to another? I remember macros being stored in a dat or something.

[Phoenyx]

Is there a way to transfer macros from one computer to another? I remember macros being stored in a dat or something.

%Program Files%\PlayOnline\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XI\USER <-That folder contains all of your macros. You will have to rename the books once you log in on the other machine, though.

[Megatron_Valefor]

I have an inquiry in regards to my gear that I use to melee/gain TP in. Since my gear choices were put into question by someone in the Relic thread, I wanted to check and see if anyone had any suggestions that they could offer that would improve what I am currently wearing for Dual Wield/Haste set up in the event that I am doing something wrong.

Apart from upgrading to using a Velocious Belt (or Goading Belt or Ninurta's Sash), Dusk Gloves +1, or completed Usukane set that I currently do not own and trying to acquire (2/5!), is there anything that I could possibly trade out that would enhance my performance even further? I can't think or find anything else that’s currently available that could be better than what I am currently using for quickest TP gain.

My Dual Wield/Haste set is:

Head: Walahra Turban
Neck: Hope Torque (I use Tiercel Necklace for Utsusemi casting & sometimes melee but I like the +7 katana skill from Hope)
Ear 1: Suppanomimi
Ear 2: Brutal Earring
Body: Ninja Chainmail +1
Hands: Dusk Gloves (daytime), Koga Tekko +1 (night)
Ring 1: Rajas Ring
Ring 2: Toreador's Ring
Back: Cuchulain's Mantle
Waist: Koga Sarashi
Legs: Byakko's Haidate
Feet: Usukane Sune-ate (recently acquired, used Fuma Sune-ate before)
Ranged: Fire Bomblet
Main: Kikoku Lvl 80
Offhand: Uzura Store TP+8, working on Isatu OAT (currently on Lord Ruthven nails stage)

Thank you for your time.

[Xerlic]

%Program Files%\PlayOnline\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XI\USER <-That folder contains all of your macros. You will have to rename the books once you log in on the other machine, though.

Thanks!

[rog]

I have an inquiry in regards to my gear that I use to melee/gain TP in. Since my gear choices were put into question by someone in the Relic thread, I wanted to check and see if anyone had any suggestions that they could offer that would improve what I am currently wearing for Dual Wield/Haste set up in the event that I am doing something wrong.

Apart from upgrading to using a Velocious Belt (or Goading Belt or Ninurta's Sash), Dusk Gloves +1, or completed Usukane set that I currently do not own and trying to acquire (2/5!), is there anything that I could possibly trade out that would enhance my performance even further? I can't think or find anything else that’s currently available that could be better than what I am currently using for quickest TP gain.

My Dual Wield/Haste set is:

Head: Walahra Turban
Neck: Hope Torque (I use Tiercel Necklace for Utsusemi casting & sometimes melee but I like the +7 katana skill from Hope)
Ear 1: Suppanomimi
Ear 2: Brutal Earring
Body: Ninja Chainmail +1
Hands: Dusk Gloves (daytime), Koga Tekko +1 (night)
Ring 1: Rajas Ring
Ring 2: Toreador's Ring
Back: Cuchulain's Mantle
Waist: Koga Sarashi
Legs: Byakko's Haidate
Feet: Usukane Sune-ate (recently acquired, used Fuma Sune-ate before)
Ranged: Fire Bomblet
Main: Kikoku Lvl 80
Offhand: Uzura Store TP+8, working on Isatu OAT (currently on Lord Ruthven nails stage)

Thank you for your time.

Use a real job.

[Byrthnoth]

I assume you eat pizza on everything? When you parse yourself, what is your hit rate? Are we at the stage of the game where people can get away with shinobi ring?

Preliminarily, I would recommend making sure that the stp weapon is doing anything for you, and would potentially recommend keeping the DEX and STR weapons as options. Hochomasamune is nice if you can get your hand on it, I imagine.

[rog]

Holy fuck why are you using koga sash?

[Thorny]

We were at the stage where shinobi ring was acceptable on tp burned things at 75. At 80, it's like a BLM not using sorc ring.. difference is, you're losing a hell of a lot more damage from lack of shinobi.

[Megatron_Valefor]

Holy fuck why are you using koga sash?

I've had the absolute worst luck with King Arthro and KS99 bcnm so yeah 4% haste is better than no haste on the waist. Purchasable belt is usually 50M-60M, and I don't have that much gil. Hoping someday to get a Goading Belt or a Bullwhip Belt in the months to come.

[Thorny]

pretty sure he meant 3 acc > 5 attack and swift belt takes 2 hours tops to get

[rog]

Yeah, especially since he's using a high acc set.

But seriously, real job, use one, etc.

[Megatron_Valefor]

Ah icic. Well, I do own a Swift Belt, but my ACC was never really an issue, so I went with Koga Sarashi to negate the - 5 ATT for dmg purposes in hopes of doing the most dmg possible. If Swift Belt > Koga Sarashi is the way to go, that's good to know. Both seem to offer benefits.