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    A couple of new players in my linkshell have been asking for ways to make money... most of us have told them to just farm crystals and bee chips etc. But as they've leveled progressively higher, to the 30-40 range they've been asking "What now?". One of them is leveling Ranger, and he is especially frustrated, as it's taking him a long time to make enough money to last 2-3 levels. The Dark Knight at level 40 wants to BCNM but... everyone is too busy. People are busy meriting, in dynamis, or camping some HNM. I spend most of my time in Campaign now, and I can't play enough or long enough to help these players.


    NM camping is another thing. I can't tell you how many times I would camp O. Kotes to sell them... but now you can't. In an effort to rid areas of RMT, and it has worked somewhat, what used to be my main money maker is gone. And that's fine, since I've moved on from camping Kotes -- what am I supposed to tell these frustrated players?

    No, I do not have a life.

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    Re: New players and money

    Have to second KRT-- you can get some decent farming there, while you're getting keys. Also pop over to that NM spawn at night, if there's no competition snagging the mantle can be nice (if it's still worth anything, that is)

    Estya, are battle gloves really that much? I remember them being much lower at the height of inflation. 20k now seems strange.

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    • #3
      Re: New players and money

      im gonna be the noob here and ask, wht are these treasure chests you talking about? do they drop from a mob or are they just sittin there in the world waitin for you to pick them up?
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      • #4
        Re: New players and money

        Originally posted by Feba View Post
        Have to second KRT-- you can get some decent farming there, while you're getting keys. Also pop over to that NM spawn at night, if there's no competition snagging the mantle can be nice (if it's still worth anything, that is)

        Estya, are battle gloves really that much? I remember them being much lower at the height of inflation. 20k now seems strange.
        They run about 16k on Kujata.

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        • #5
          Re: New players and money

          I am at level 53 and Farming is still my staple form of income. Granted, I synth what I farm into more sellable items, but the root of it is still farming. I remember doing Coeurls in Meriphataud Mountains in the 30s; the Skins, Whiskers and Meat all sell decently.

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          • #6
            Re: New players and money

            kool, thanks, i know where ima go now. what lvl do you recommend though?
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            • #7
              Re: New players and money

              I actually took my WAR from 30-32 on those Coeurls, they should be EP at those levels. You can WAR/NIN it and spend some cash on Shihei, but I survived just fine as WAR/MNK.
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              • #8
                Re: New players and money

                how about for KRT?
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                • #9
                  Re: New players and money

                  Never done KRT, but from a look at what mobs hold keys (lvl 12-21), a character in the 30s should be fine. Might even be able to get away with high 20s depending on job.
                  Last edited by Wise Donkey; 02-28-2008, 07:22 PM. Reason: Havnig troulbe gettign lettesr in the rigth ordre
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                  • #10
                    Re: New players and money

                    The part of KRT you'll be dealing with will be about the same level as monsters in the dunes. I personally wouldn't bother farming in there until 35+, but you can probably survive under that.

                    Honestly, though, if you want to make any money there you'll need to research the place. If you just want something simple and easy that someone else will tell you about, find a place with bees and hunt beehive chips. KRT is more complicated than that.

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                    • #11
                      Re: New players and money

                      why u gotta ruin my fun there feba? actually i thank you for telling me that little piece of info and i think i will do some research
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                      • #12
                        Re: New players and money

                        No one is ruining your thunder, but you can't make the assumption that it'll be easy and great. There's a degree of risk and it's going to take time. That being said, tell us how it goes.

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                        • #13
                          Re: New players and money

                          How to make money as a newbie

                          And, Selphiie's FFXI Farming Guide may have something for their levels; worth a check.
                          Bamboo shadows sweep the stars,
                          yet not a mote of dust is stirred;
                          Moonlight pierces the depths of the pond,
                          leaving no trace in the water.

                          - Mugaku

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                          • #14
                            Re: New players and money

                            how do you do like alchemy and what not. i cant find that anywhere?>
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                            • #15
                              Re: New players and money

                              Originally posted by xnightninjax View Post
                              i cant find that anywhere?>
                              ok. Now try actually looking. That might help.

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