Dungeons

[WhmAsta]

Excuse me but I was wondering if anyone wouldn't mind explaining to me
what are dungeons like in FFXI? Like is it similar to other MMOs where
bascially a dungeon yew just go to w/ a group to kill monsters for the better exp and/or for the quests that might send yew there. Or is there more to it? Like killing certain monsters for a key or something to go further? Any information yew can give me I would love and would appreciate! Thank yew very much : )

[Mog]

Re: Dungeons

Excuse me but I was wondering if anyone wouldn't mind explaining to me
what are dungeons like in FFXI? Like is it similar to other MMOs where
bascially a dungeon yew just go to w/ a group to kill monsters for the better exp and/or for the quests that might send yew there. Or is there more to it? Like killing certain monsters for a key or something to go further? Any information yew can give me I would love and would appreciate! Thank yew very much : )

The zones that are considered dungeons are ones you can't use a chocobo/mazurka in. Also, the other only real difference is that the mobs are generally harder in them than the outside zone they are connected to. Lastly, most all dungeons have treasure chests/coffers and require a coffer key to obtain the map.

That's about it.

[Ameroth]

Re: Dungeons

Because of the nature of this MMO, dungeons are really just areas of the world where, like Mog said, you cannot ride chocobos, and they tend to house nastier monsters. Since there is not linear storyline requiring you to explore these dungeons like in single player RPGs, dungeons most often contain monsters for group exping, coffers/treasure chests, and (hyper) notorious monsters. Not to mention, many different quests require you to venture into dungeons to slay a certain monster or find a certain item.

[WhmAsta]

Re: Dungeons

Ok thanks alot : )
I am coming from
World of Warcraft ((lol i kno))
So I was just wondering
what the similarities/differences
between WoW's and FFXI's
Dungeons

[Feenicks]

Re: Dungeons

Ok thanks alot : )
I am coming from
World of Warcraft ((lol i kno))
So I was just wondering
what the similarities/differences
between WoW's and FFXI's
Dungeons

Is this a poem?

[Mog]

Re: Dungeons

Is this a poem?

(S)he's getting ready for the Taiku event. :D

[Dux]

Re: Dungeons

Hi

FFXI dungeon are not like WoW dungeon I.E. They are not instances. Almost every area in FFXI is non-insanced so you will see people around you all the time, when gold farming, EXPing or crafting. For 95% of your time in FFXI you will not be in instanced dungeons.

The other biggest difference between WoW dungeons and FFXI dungeon is that you dont usually have large numbers of quests to do in them as part of your time there, in FFXI you generally dont get EXP for completing quests, its all about the grind.

FFXI does offer some instanced dungeons, they are commonly reffered to a BCNMs, KSNM, ENMs and they require you to trade in a special item(s) to open them up.

[Pteryx]

Re: Dungeons

BCNMs aren't a type of dungeon, actually, just a type of fight -- but yes, those and similar fights are about the only instanced content in the game (as much as we'd love them to instance Dynamis). -- Pteryx

[WhmAsta]

Re: Dungeons

Oh ok thanks for you alls help : )
And no Feenicks its not a poem lol

[Firewind]

Re: Dungeons

BCNMs are more like a traditional boss room battle. Like in the other FF games where you are usually ambushed by a boss once you reach a large room. The Burning Circles are sort of like that. They transport you to a little battlefield where you fight high level monsters.

BCNMs take place for different reasons. many missions and a number of quests need you to fight in a BC against powerful monsters to progress the storyline. These are a lot of fun and add a very nice challenge to the game. Except the Promyvion fights, they are just a pain.

You can also enter one voluntarily for a special battle against strong notorious monsters. These are highly challenging, need devoted strategies and setups and most have a a level cap (If you're over the max level your level is temporarily lowered to match) but you can get some very good items from it. You fight in those using the Beastmen's Seals items that monsters randomly drop. I would NOT advise you try one of these fights while you are still new to the game. Like I said they are very challenging and require planning and cooperation to win.

[WhmAsta]

Re: Dungeons

I did read into the part w/ the Seals
On the FFXI Site : )
But thanks for the information!
I really appreciate it