≪Jul. 21, 2009 (JST) Update Details≫

[Elwynn]

Re: ≪Jul. 21, 2009 (JST) Update Details≫

Instant Retrace scroll, lawl. Add that to the potential new manaburn camps (probably only 1 out of every 4 or 5 BST or SMN mobs), and BLM comes out approximately even.

(Seriously, though, I don't think Instant Warp scrolls cut into the D2-taxi market, so Retrace scrolls may not either.)

[ItazuraNhomango]

Re: ≪Jul. 21, 2009 (JST) Update Details≫

Cobra Robe
DEF:39 HP+32 MP+32
"Magic Atk. Bonus"+4
"Conserve MP"+3
Set: Increases Magic Accuracy
WHM, BLM, RDM, BRD, SMN, BLU, PUP, SCH
Lv.68

Nice Convert piece for RDM; not a bad choice for nuking, either.

Fourth Division Brunne
DEF:45 STR+8 Evasion+9
"Subtle Blow"+7
Set: Increases Attack
WAR, PLD, DRK, BST, SAM, NIN, DRG
Lv.68

How does this compare with Haubergeon for SAM WS?

Iron Ram Hauberk
DEF:50 HP+32 Enmity+6
"Magic Def. Bonus"+5
Set: Increases all elemental resistances
PLD, DRK, WAR
Lv.68

Pretty decent body for PLD.

[tdh]

Re: ≪Jul. 21, 2009 (JST) Update Details≫

How does this compare with Haubergeon for SAM WS?

Acc & Atk from Hauby/+1 is still better for YGK than a straight STR+8. Nevermind there's already the SAM JSE Lv.70 body that has STR+8. Kirin's Osode for SAM/THF, and then Hauby/+1 for any other non-Amano SAMs WS set up. And then Brynie+1 for Amano SAM in a non /THF set up of course.

[Feba]

Re: ≪Jul. 21, 2009 (JST) Update Details≫



Pigwalrusfrog.


I think that sums up this update pretty accurately.

[Durahansolo]

Re: ≪Jul. 21, 2009 (JST) Update Details≫

Pigwalrusfrog.


I think that sums up this update pretty accurately.

I just died laughing, thanks feba.

Snow Wight - FFXIclopedia, the Final Fantasy XI wiki - Characters, items, jobs, and more <<I lol'd when I saw this.

[Nuriko]

Re: ≪Jul. 21, 2009 (JST) Update Details≫

I'd laugh if that Snow Wight mob summoned in 7 smaller mobs to help it at some point.

Also, how does that one mob DO anything, those tusks (or whatever) look truly awkward...

[Gobo]

Re: ≪Jul. 21, 2009 (JST) Update Details≫

Campaign Items are medal rank, repeat, Campaign items are medal rank. 30k for own city, 45k for others.


Strurm's Report...yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(Bastok Btw)

Windy:
Capricornian Robe
Earthy Belt
Cougar Pendant
Crocodile Collar
Ariesian Grip

Sandy:
Patronus ring
Fox earring
Temple earring
crimson belt
rose strap

Bastok:
Shield Collar
Strum's Report
Sonia's Plectrum
Bull Neclace
Arresstor's Mantle


Retrace Scrolls are Ribbon Rank for 500 AN

Recall Rings are also Ribbon for 5k AN

[Yellow Mage]

Re: ≪Jul. 21, 2009 (JST) Update Details≫

Also, how does that one mob DO anything, those tusks (or whatever) look truly awkward...

Gargoyle: Hey, what's that thing on the ground!
Ugly Thing: Where-*ker-SHUNK* oh ha ha.
Gargoyle: /point /laugh

[tdh]

Re: ≪Jul. 21, 2009 (JST) Update Details≫

Campaign Items are medal rank, repeat, Campaign items are medal rank. 30k for own city, 45k for others.


Strurm's Report...yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(Bastok Btw)

Windy:
Capricornian Robe
Earthy Belt
Cougar Pendant
Crocodile Collar
Ariesian Grip

Sandy:
Patronus ring
Fox earring
Temple earring
crimson belt
rose strap

Bastok:
Shield Collar
Strum's Report
Sonia's Plectrum
Bull Neclace
Arresstor's Mantle


Retrace Scrolls are Ribbon Rank for 500 AN

Recall Rings are also Ribbon for 5k AN

So what you're saying is I'll finally have us for the 350k AN that I currently have? Good to know!

[Raydeus]

Re: ≪Jul. 21, 2009 (JST) Update Details≫

Campaign Items are medal rank, repeat, Campaign items are medal rank. 30k for own city, 45k for others.

ZOMFG if that's true I may not cancel this month after all. o_O

[Armando]

Re: ≪Jul. 21, 2009 (JST) Update Details≫

ZOMFG if that's true I may not cancel this month after all. o_O

Goddamn it.

This is the worst update ever.

[Karinya]

Re: ≪Jul. 21, 2009 (JST) Update Details≫

(re: Iron Ram body)

Most amount of MDB and Enmity that can be obtained in the body slot. The previous record for Enmity was held by Valor Surcoat and Nuevo Cosolete, both of which offered (or had the potential to offer) Enmity+5.

Technically, that's not true. The record was, and remains, Hydra Haubert at +9.

I've never actually SEEN a Hydra Haubert - it's a Dyna-Tav drop. But it's in the dat files and some people have reported getting them.

Also, while it's technically true that Iron Ram has the most MDB, Valhalla Breastplate's -5% to all damage taken is always at least as good as 5 MDB, I think. (But the elemental resistances set bonus starts kicking in at 2 pieces, so in practice, the Iron Ram body may reduce some magical attacks *more* than Valhalla. Not that I could test it anytime in the next year or so, probably.)

But comparing a level 68 AN piece to level 70+ relic, abj, Nyzul, Salvage, etc. drops is kind of unfair - for its level it's quite good, blowing away AF and the level 73 adaman cuirass (the purple piece new PLDs wear until they get one of the better rare/ex pieces).

In the long run, AN pieces will be as easy to obtain as Assault Points pieces or maybe a little easier, so IMO their stats should be judged on that level and not "oh it's not as good as morrigan's, FAIL" whining. If a piece that could be bought for AN was as good as morrigan's, everyone who had morrigan's would first shit a brick, and then throw that brick at the windows of SE headquarters.

But AN pieces are something anyone can earn just by working steadily toward them over time - you don't have to be in an endgame LS at all, let alone win drops.


P.S. Seeing that Rose Strap, I'm already thinking about a PLD/DNC greatsword build. My first thought was "oh they made it a strap so you can't use it with ridill/joyeuse/merc kris/kclub", which I'm sure is true, but there are plenty of 2h weapons you *can* use it with, including Algol if I had one, and some virtue weapons.

P.P.S. Soboro with Rose Strap would be some sick shit. Throw on a -10% physical damage (in Campaign) ring anyone can use, and I bet SAM/DNC can tank Campaign just fine now (even if they couldn't before, which really, I'm not sure about).

[Raydeus]

Re: ≪Jul. 21, 2009 (JST) Update Details≫

Goddamn it.

This is the worst update ever.

Could be worse, I could be in your server. o_O




PS > *Starts adding Campaign items to the shopping cart.*

[Yellow Mage]

Re: ≪Jul. 21, 2009 (JST) Update Details≫

Throw on a -10% physical damage (in Campaign) ring anyone can use,

Technically, it's -12% in Campaign. Apparently, bonuses like that stack.

[Raydeus]

Re: ≪Jul. 21, 2009 (JST) Update Details≫

Awesome, too bad I need to wait 10 days to get mine ; ;