The Final Fantasy XIV Thread [Dawntrail - 7.00]

[Splintered]

I have yet to do a group raid thing, just because I'm kind of scared too. I like playing solo but I suppose I would have to sometime.

Okay there are paladins here, what do people suggest for attribute distribution: strength or vitality.

 

[Knuxson]

The consensus seems to be all VIT. STR will only slightly increase your damage output and block strength. I was looking at some numbers and putting all 30 points into strength only gives you something like 1-2% more damage reduction on a block. The extra damage is not really important as our abilities generate enough enmity already. The extra HP seems to be much more beneficial.

 

[Lex]

As a DPS I went with strength and vit - more into one that I can't remember. I just don't like how squishy the DPS's are so

wait I really hate using "DPS" to describe damage classes, let's switch to DD

don't like how squishy the DD''s are so I like having slightly higher HP.

 

[ForceStealer]

^I agree. That term has confused me from the start. I know what it stands for, but it doesn't seem to apply to a character.

 

[Knuxson]

Yeah, it is strange to use DPS. You are a "damage per second" class? Doesn't really work that well. That aside, it is perfectly acceptable for a DD to put some points into VIT. For lancers or pugilists, STR is the number one stat to take, but at the same time you WILL get hit at some point so having some more HP helps the healers and the party as a whole as well.

 

[The Twilight Mexican]

What's hard to follow about "DPS"? Double penetrations, yo -- which sounds like a perfectly accurate abbreviation for group work for the lot of you.

 

[Hisako]

Yeah I mean like the principle of combat is that the tank has the enemy's attention in front while the rest of the group gang on it from the back

 

[AvecAloes]

Oh lord



This is us, this is who we are, isn't it?

 

[Cthulhu]

Hi gaiz I finally have this game too.

I will now engage in that ritual all fresh installs of MMO's go through; spend a day downloading a billion GB of patches and updates.

Edit: Actually that wasn't too bad. Yet. I started a character (busty hume in a corset (off course) called

Spoiler: Shub Niggurath

(off course)). First impressions are good; game start isn't confusing or mainly aimed at experienced / returning players like many other MMO's are. No voice acting for most NPC's; this is kinda disappointing, but then, iirc only TOR has it, and they had a massive budget. If the game becomes successful, I hope they splurge on adding voice acting to existing NPC's / characters, would make the game feel less dead / static.

The music is pretty damn good,

Hehehe, seven hells.

Oh, off course, skimpy-dressed cat people dancing. Japs,

 

[Ami]

Pfft, typical Great Old One. Every name rolls off the tongue, unless you use an actual FF name like Cloud Strife. Then they're like, "Oh, I remember someone with that name ..." or something along the lines of it.

I'm literally one level away from Paladin, I will reach it!

Sick to death of people blaming me yet again for Brayflox Longstop. We got to the final boss and they're moaning I take too much damage. But there's nothing wrong with my armour, it's all up to date with my level. Screw them, I'm coming back as a Paladin. Let them moan THEN.

 

[Drax]

I fight with my shirt off to piss off mouthy healers. Stare at my large blue pecs!

Also found a really good levequest location guide: http://eorzeareborn.com/levemete/

 

[Cthulhu]

Haters gonna hate. I just remembered the word; minmaxing. Or just 'being perfect' or 'optimal', i.e. as good as possible. For a tank, maximum damage resistance and aggro, for DPS, max... DPS.

I'm outside Ul'Dah now. Kill ten rats. Kill me, too.

 

[Drax]

Shantotto (FF11) and Golem (Dragon Quest) will be making it into the game:

http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/blog/000495.html

 

[Splintered]

Pfft, typical Great Old One. Every name rolls off the tongue, unless you use an actual FF name like Cloud Strife. Then they're like, "Oh, I remember someone with that name ..." or something along the lines of it.

I'm literally one level away from Paladin, I will reach it!

Sick to death of people blaming me yet again for Brayflox Longstop. We got to the final boss and they're moaning I take too much damage. But there's nothing wrong with my armour, it's all up to date with my level. Screw them, I'm coming back as a Paladin. Let them moan THEN.

So far I haven't gotten anyone rude but I've only done the three early dungeons so I'm assuming everyone there isn't as hardcore. I'd actually be nervous about the upper levels.

What's everyone's crafting/land job? I'm and armorer level 11 but should I be trying to level that class up first?

 

[AvecAloes]

I'm a level 14 or 15 (I think, I don't really remember) goldsmith, but I hardly do anything with it. Hence not even remembering what level I'm at.

I'm a level 30 Summoner now in addition to my level 41 (I think) Black Mage. Wooo

 

[Joe]

I'm a level 18 fisher, 'tis the one I'm proud of.

 

[Drax]

Patch 2.1 will have crystal tower (you fight a bunch of old FF bosses like Cloud of Darkness), Housing, and Battle Arena for lvl 30/40/50:

http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/blog/000497.html

Siliconera has some promo art here

 

[Cthulhu]

When do I get to cast lvl 6 Cock of the Infinite?

 

[Knuxson]

My current class levels (at least the ones worth mentioning) are level 50 Paladin, level 31 Monk, level 20 Fisher, level 22 Botanist, and level 27 Culinarian.

 

[Ami]

I reached Paladin AND aced Brayflox Longstop. I'd call that progress lately.

 

[Cthulhu]

I'm level 14 or something and... the game is pretty grindy. Just flipping through quests, mostly. It's not as tl;dr as WoW was, but the rest of the formula adds up. As it stands, I don't think I'll renew the subscription (based on two days, lolol)

 

[Knuxson]

Well, the game becomes more fun IMO around level 20. But, saying that, it is definitely a themepark MMO PvE type of game.

 

[Drax]

I'm getting absurdly efficient at levequests. Went from 0-17 on my botany in just a few hours. Finally found moko grass. :V

 

[Knuxson]

I have like 80 levequests allowances saved up. I need to use em all up on my crafting/gathering classes pretty soon.

 

[Cthulhu]

So, I've kept a log of quests I just did.

#1: Kill six rats frogs
#2: Deliver this thing
#3: Interact with 8 objects
#4: Acquire 6 objects by killing rats
#5: Interact with 3 objects which are all situated in a 3 meter radius
Random fate event appears: Kill X rats frogs
#6: Kill this fellow. Some story bits
#7: Deliver this thing. Bonus: Get decent pants. Armored warrior chick running around in leather underwear just looks odd.
#8: Deliver this doodad

etc. Gets kinda repetitive, . The last couple story missions were pretty neat though... in a way. Not nearly as good as any non-MMO game, but still.