A few ? about BST

[Tadacho]

Re: A few ? about BST

limitbreak radio's latest podcast have made me want to start on BST (well take it to 37 before other jobs)... but doesn't all that solo'ing take a really long time compared to what a pt could achieve in the same time?

[LyonheartLakshmi]

Re: A few ? about BST

limitbreak radio's latest podcast have made me want to start on BST (well take it to 37 before other jobs)... but doesn't all that solo'ing take a really long time compared to what a pt could achieve in the same time?

If you only take into account just the time you spend fighting mobs, then probably. But you should also take into account the time you spend waiting around for a party. As BST, you have to spend exactly 0 hours LFG before you head out to start your solo session, 0 hours waiting for the rest of the party to form, and 0 hours waiting for replacements.

[Tadacho]

Re: A few ? about BST

If you only take into account just the time you spend fighting mobs, then probably. But you should also take into account the time you spend waiting around for a party. As BST, you have to spend exactly 0 hours LFG before you head out to start your solo session, 0 hours waiting for the rest of the party to form, and 0 hours waiting for replacements.

Hmm, I suppose you're right with that. Although as I've mainly played mage I don't spend too long with my flag up usually.

So, anyhow, where would be the best place to start solo'ing with lvl12 BST? I assume I can't just run over to Valkurm like parties do... Or Can I?

[LyonheartLakshmi]

Re: A few ? about BST

Parties usually fight mobs that are anywhere between 6 to 10 levels above them. When you solo, you need to have access to pets that are just a little lower than your target prey. And you also need to be able to survive a hit or two during pet swaps. This means that, when you solo, you should target mobs that are 1 to 4 levels above you, using pets that are within at least 2 levels of your level (best case scenario is when they are exactly at your level).

http://ffxi.somepage.com/links/exp_table.html
This link is especially useful. If you take down a mob 4 levels above you, you'll get 200 exp for it, minus the 30% pet penaly if your pet is still alive. If you can chain mobs that are EM to T, you can gain pretty decent exp.

At level 12, I suggest a zone like La Theine or Tahrongi.