Having played two jobs to 75 and experienced all the endgame content there was when I played minus AV, I can confidently tell everyone here this fact.

This game is only good for the porn.

>>23132735
To each there own

Who in the world would hate Valkurm Dunes?

It's one of the coolest places ever. Most people will have some great memories there.

>>23132859
Yeah, great memories of FULL PARTY WIPE.

Fucking lazy tanks and lack of White Mages. ;_;

>>23132735

I disagree. I played for 4 years and haven't regretted it. I had a blast.

>>23132735
Your opinions. they don't matter

>>23132735
Agreed

>>23132920
Yeah, and somewhere I'm sure there is a filthy drug addict sitting an abandoned building who doesn't regret a thing.

I just came back from a long break, decided to level a job 1 to 37 to get back into the swing of things.

Fuck low level gear is expensive! Even with the economy deflated as it is, it cost me over 30k to buy gear for 10-20. Not even uber gear, just the decent stuff you're expected to have.

I'm on Bahamut also, but I'm not sure I want to be associated with /v/ in game...

>>23132908
Party wipes are always memorable.

Sup Ragnell. How's the LS doing?

Moblin Mazes are gonna rock shit.
So, let's discuss this shit that's come out of VanaFest.

>>23133008
Why it isn't like we go around saying we are from /v/ or 4chan.

RAGNELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Join Asura.

if I were to try the two week trial...

what's a good sub class

and how long would all the shit take to d/l and patch and shit?

I'm stopping by just to sage this thread as I would be a hypocrite like the rest of you for saging WoW threads but not every other MMO.

>>23132814
>To each there own
>each there own
>there own
>there

Skillchains FUCK YEAH

>>23133097
Be a monk. It's easy and fun.

PUNCH SHIT. BE A MAN.

>>23133092
How's life like on Asura? The awesome /v/ 'shell from last summer is long gone (and will never be replaced), but I know some people still kept flowing that way.

>>23133008
The people in the shell really aren't all that bad. 5 year vet here. My end game shells' leader just went psycho so I popped in this shell. Send Ragnell a /tell for a pearl if you want.

>>23132643

Someone else is on fucking Bahamut. Finally.

Just hit 20. No more fucking walking. Finally.

>>23133053
Getting more expanded, we've started doing parties now, Shit is so Cash

How is this on the 360? Are there a lot of people playing?

I bought it for the PC, played it for a bit, couldn't deal with all of the keyboard buttonfuckery.

>>23133174
We only have like 4 members right now, but I know there are more /v/irgins on the server somewhere. I think a lot of them quit. Anyway, if you're already here just look for Seanith or Andradi.

If you're making a new character you'll probably go to Bahamut since they have a large LS full of trials right now.

>>23133302
The PC and 360 share servers, bro. Also with the PS2/3.

>>23133302

Same servers mate.

Also, I find the 360 controller much easier to use than keyboard. But if you're gonna get the 360 version, get a fucking USB keyboard.

Quit the game after getting Apocalypse Nigh done and calling it a day.

How's the update scene goin'? Those always have something neat for everyone.

>>23133318
I was in Charming Scoundrels, the old /v/ linkshell. My character is still there.

I'd log in and also make a character on Bahamut, but right now I'm having some sort of crazy password trouble. Gotta call SE on monday and get that shit straightened out.

>>23133092
No YOU join Bahamut
>>23133097
6 hr patching Boss
Also subjob depends on what you want to start with
Want to be a Mage fag?
You need whm/Blk as subjobs to main either one
Meleefag? Need War/Mnk to support either class, and there are a shitload more classes

free trial you say?

you couldn't PAY me to play this

>>23133465
Maybe there will be a server transfer available at some point, but I'm pretty happy over here for now. We don't have a lot of people yet, but the guys in the LS are cool.
>>23133414
Well, if you get back on here ever just give us a shout.

FFXI is getting three mini expansions. They are download-only and cost $10 each. They are extra small storylines that add on to the already existing content.
Titles:
A Crystalline Prophecy – Ode of Life Bestowing
A Moogle Kupo d'Etat - Evil in Small Doses
A Shantotto Ascension - The Legend Torn, Her Empire Born

A Crystalline Prophecy is the first one and will be released along with Spring 2009 version update.
sauce: Kotaku

>>23133564
What's your 'shell name?

I haven't played since level sync, but my accound is still open.

I have seen the research that high level gear capped at lower levels is abysmal compred to real low level gear. What is the etiquitte here? Is it acceptable to wear what you normally wear at 75 to a sync party?

>>23133593

http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/addon/

>>23133118
I printed this out and had it laminated.

lol, played it for 6 years, starting release day.

shits addicting, but hasn't changed since release.

>>23133302
CORDLES / CORDED LOGITECH RUMBLEPAD 2 ON DEFAULT SETTINGS RUMBLE ENABLED. CORDLES / CORDED LOGITECH RUMBLEPAD 2 ON DEFAULT SETTINGS RUMBLE ENABLED. CORDLES / CORDED LOGITECH RUMBLEPAD 2 ON DEFAULT SETTINGS RUMBLE ENABLED.

>>23133641
Acceptable at low levels, sure. But mid and higher levels you'll definitely want proper gear.

>>23133641
I've noticed that people are less anal about gear. I wore a plain ol' doublet from 11 to 30 on my Dragoon. ..But that's low level.

>>23133414

I was in Charming Scoundrels and then some shit went down at home and I was not able to play for a long time. everyone was gone when I could finally get everything up and running again.

>>23133465

Thank you kind sir

would dragoon/paladin be viable or would I have to sub for monk like you said?

remember back in the day, when /v/ would never allow a ff11 thread?

shit has gone way downhill

>>23133641
I dont think it matters, I wear my Level 22 gear to level sync 15 parties, I think the Sync adjusts to the level and shit

So guys, what do you recommend as a sub for WAR?

I'm going with MNK, but what about RDM?

>>23133721
Dragoon will sub Warrior or Samurai for parties, White, red or blue mage for solo work.

>>23133593
I'm looking forward to Crystalline Prophecy.
Moogle one seems a bit silly, and Shantotto one sounds lame.
Also, hear that Shantotto is in Dissidia?

>>23133664
Some of us have PC and can use the Firefox skillchain calculator.

>>23133751
Warrior will sub MNK at low levels, Ninja and Samurai higher up the line, depending on if you want dual 1 hand axes or a 2 hand axe.

>>23133751
Sam, mnk, nin

rdm is stupid, whm is stupid, blm is stupid.

You sir, are an stupid.

So how fun is it to be a healer in this game?
On a scale of 1-10.

yeah don't ask me why I like to heal, I guess its an OCD or "always wanted in a party" thing, don't know which

>>23133767
Hey, no. Let's rethink that.

Dragoon will go something like this; 1-30, /mnk. What good will warrior do? Monk gives you a bitchin' Boost ability to use on jumps and weapon skills. Warrior won't help you hit harder.

At 30, you get berserk from /war. Berserking your jumps and weaponskills is pure damage. /sam? Utterly fucking useless pre 60. Post 60? It won't outdamage /warrior's pure onslaught of brutality with its weapon skill spam. "Oh, but it will help keep you from pulling hate!" you might say. Bitch, you're a Dragoon! Super Jump that shit!

tl;dr /sam is pretty damn retarded for DRG.

Never hit 75 after like four or five years, but I <3 this fecking game so hard I think I might build a tower out of expansion discs and then marry it.

>>23133855

If you like being a healer in other games, then I doubt you'll mind it in FFXI. In Red Mage-less parties, it will also be your job to land enfeebles on the enemy which gives you an extra duty from staring at HP bars.

Also, if you last until 36, you'll get access to very useful teleports that only WHM gets access to.

>>23133855
Personally I think healing and suppoert jobs are some of the most rewarding in the game, but it's not for everyone.

>>23133721
For Dragoon, you can sub Alot, from Whm,blm,rdm,war,nin,mnk

>>23133855

Boring as shit early on, more interesting later

Play RDM instead.

>>23133606
Something stupid like Leet Australian Gamers (LAG) but only one person is an Ausfag. I dunno, ask him about it.

>>23133855
It's alright, not my favorite role, but something I end up doing a lot for my shell. I suggest doing RDM rather than WHM. Just about anything you do in the game is best with a RDM and BRD

>>23133916
Miss the good old days of drg/sam doing pentathrust like 5 times in a row.

Looking at OP's LS log makes me really, really fucking happy I'm not in a /v/ LS.

>>23133916

I was leaning towards red mage, but thanks for the in depth answer

last question though, would having some spells/additional sword play help at all?

Paladin is fun in this game even though I was just tanking in Valkurm. And it made me realize that most paladins in the area are SHIT.

How about a FF tactics advance thread instead?
Figured not.
Still, could anyone tell me if it's possible to fight with more than 6 clan members?

I'm currently in the middle of the clan wars and I'm rather confused wether it's possible later on or not.

>>23133092

ASURA IS EMPTY

>>23133984
Teleporting is a damn quick and easy way to get gil too

>>23133593

FUCKYESFUCKYESFUCKYES WE FINALLY LEARN WHAT HAPPENED TO ALDO'S SISTER AND WHY SHE'S IN A FUCKING HUT IN SELBINA AND CAN'T REMEMBER WHO SHE IS

Been waiting for this conclusion since I WATCHED that opening cutscene.

HEY FAGGOTS ITS ME AGAIN

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE INFERIOR TO THE MOTHERFUCKING BLUE MAGE

I AM A BEAST AT FUCKING ENDGAME I CAN HEAL, SUPPORT, TANK, AND DO PHYSICAL AND MAGICAL DAMAGE, I CAN DO DOT AND SPIKE DAMAGE

IT TAKES A REAL MAN TO DO IT RIGHT BUT NO ONE IS AS FUCKING VERSATILE AS ME

FUCK YEAH

Dammit. You guys make me want to progress in the story. But I'm sitting here in Sandy's 3-1 procrastinating going to Davoi again.

>>23134010
Those wacky mage subs are mostly for soloing or utility purposes.

What makes Dragoon oh so sweet is all the crazy different things your wyvern can do. Subbing mage jobs like WHM will let your wyvern heal party members; when done right and while using proper gear (i.e. relevant AF/Relic equipment) a dragoon is an amazing and efficient main healer. It's not so rare to see a few dragoons getting together and trioing the mobs most parties will EXP off of.

You'll want to stick with /war when you're damage dealing though.

>>23134073
Playing Red Mage first will be like fucking seventeen bitches of any age that is to your preference. At once. Backwards in time. It's just hellishly good fun, and don't listen to anyone trying to pigeonhole you into being a backline mage. Pick up your sword! Cast a fucking spell and stab shit! Red Mage is a very competant damage dealer in the low levels.

As you get upwards, though, it takes a lot of dedication to maintain a decent amount of damage dealing capability. Post 41, everything goes downhill, when parties want you for nothing more than to cast Refresh and main heal. It's why I gave up on red mage.

>>23133855
healing is really easy, especially at higher levels, your tank shouldn't be taking that much damage anyway, If i had a ninja in the party I would cast a few enfeebles on mobs then afk. However in end game healing is really fun.

I'm only a week or so into my 14 day trial on Shiva, and I can't fucking stand Shiva's community. Absolutely nobody talks outside of party, and the conversations in party are short, and only about party related things.

I want to go back to Ifrit, but damnit, I've leveled once to 47 (Plus all the other jobs I leveled past Dunse) on Ifrit already, and then leveled to 10 on 3 different jobs on Shiva, I REALLY don't want to start from scratch again.

FFXI was the only online game that kept me playing after a month. Mostly good community. My LS had great people and it was easy to tell who wasn't a complete fucknugget and who had brains.

I fucking love PSO and Diablo II, but those aren't MMOs, and I usually end up playing those for a month before I get bored. Schthack private server for PSO has some of the most bland, unintresting fucks I've ever encountered in any online RPG.

>>23134241
That's what linkshells are for.

>>23134197
Nareema is so moe.

>>23133984
>implication that red mages are invited to exp parties for their enfeebles.
Oh, you're silly.

>>23134288
Yeah, enjoy finding one of those on Shiva.

The only linkshell offer I got was from some manthra who wanted an all mithra linkshell.

>>23134241
There are server transfers for like $15 you know...

Did my first nyzul isle run ever today with my static party. Fun shit.

>>23134197
You can also pull off a fuckton of traits.

Blue Mages in other FFs are bland as fuck, good for nothing but White Wind, Mighty Guard, the occasional gimmick spell. FFXI's version is the best.

>>23134414
There's an all-mithra linkshell on each server. It's a cross-server organization of mithra roleplayfags.

So, how do you guys get the screenshots to be so big? I always get tiny-ass ones.

>>23134464
It's a trial account, it would be wasted money to transfer it.

>>23134412

No one said they were. But in a party with a RDM and WHM, the party is going to want the mage with the higher skill to land enfeebles so the WHM can focus on Erase, Haste, etc. Hence, the RDM.

Limitation of what flare type CSs look like on PC with PS2 cap. Video shows more.

>>23134284
holy shit...

this game would be cool if jrpgs were the biggest piles of fucking shit ever to grace a fucking computer.

THE ENDGAME LINKSHELLS RIDICULE US

WE CAN DO ANYTHING, BUT IT TAKES A LOT MORE GEAR THAN A SPECIALIZED JOB AND IT ISN'T QUITE AS EFFECTIVE

I'LL SHOW THEM

I BET AN ALLIANCE OF GOOD BLUE MAGES WHO ARE GEARED FOR ALTERNATIVE ROLES COULD SO ALOT MORE THAN THEY GIVE US CREDIT FOR

WE'LL ALL SHOW THEM

Too bad I can't find enough Blue Mages who aren't faggots with thier gear or don't even want to try to do anything other than DD

Goddamn

>>23134530
They used to want us for dispel.

Now they want Scholars.

Fucking scholars.

I love red mage, it's the most fun job I've played, but I just can't be assed to level it YET AGAIN through dunes, where the enfeebles land 1/5 of the time even at capped skill.

>>23134700
I play both (RDM and SCH). What do I win?

seriously how do you work the screenshot magic

>>23134514
3rd Party Application: Windower.

Also adds many useful plugins: mob detail, party TP, party/alliance TP/MP, on screen map, timzone info, time in zone, MP3 player, recast, spell recast/when it wears off, buff duration, draw distance (increases distance in 3D plane that is rendered, makes game look better), distance meter (helps you to know how close you are to a mob, helpful for just about anyone that pulls/mages.), blinkmenot: stops PCs from blinking when gear swaps are done, stops target from blinking, useful for mages healing and examining annoying japs that don't want to be examined. Also many other plugins and graphics tweaks. Scripting tools for longer macros, on event tools, PC exclusive.

Any anons play on fenrir server?

>>23134674
Soloing, stunning, main healing, possible tanking, and we got some goddamn good debuffs. Filimented Hold is just as good as a meritted-once Slow II.

Complete rape in Ballista also.

Can't think of much else.

>>23134833
Now where would one get something like this?

>>23134674
First, FUCKING SAUCE

Second; "Not as effective"? Way to sound pretty confident there, fellow Blue Mage. I'm pretty fuckin' awesome if I do say so myself and can mold myself to kick ass in any situation.

Also, the line

"Bowser uses Heat Breath." instantly makes me 100x more awesome than any other BLU.

>>23134901
neko-sentai.com

So where is the largest /v/ community on FFXI?

I joined Asura a long time ago because of some rumored linkshell of vidya folks.

>>23134980
Is that for the windower or the porn?

>>23134901
Google: "FFXI windower"

Jesus christ, 4chan still can't google search?

>>23135028
Aw, what's with the name black out?

>>23135028
Gee, I sure hope this isn't bannable.

>>23135011
I think it's bahamut now

>>23134833
Where are theses plugins, I have a few, but i want more

>>23135011
The wonderful Asura linkshell fell apart after about three months. You missed out.

>>23135391
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

>>23135276
Oh. Should I even bother starting up AGAIN?

>>23135469

Use your old character. Find people on that server.

srsly.

dont need to, and probly dont want play with people from /v/

Anyone play on Alexander?

>>23135469
Do you enjoy playing FFXI?

-Yes
FUCK YEAH YOU BETTER START UP AGAIN. I don't know shit about this Bahamut business but I know /v/ 'shells are fuckin' fun. That's like having fun playing FFXI while having MORE fun with /v/ shit. It's like DOUBLEFUCKINGFUN you dumbass, why aren't you doing it yet?

-No
Well. I guess it doesn't matter then.

>>23135391

The Asura /v/ linkshell was wonderful. Hardly any memes too.

>>23135659
Good evening, Scoundrels. Who were you?

>>23135551
Everyone on here is basically around the 13-15 age range. I'm in 2 linkshells but I simply can't stand a huge chunk of the Asura community. Also the AHs are basically empty.

>>23135631
Yeah, I'm enough of a masochist to enjoy it.

>>23135551
/v/irgins arent as bad as you may think

>>23135768

Beruzi here.

I started an Elvaan character on Alexander recently. I miss CharmingScoundrels when it was popular, but then it got down to just me, Aerwyn, and Ignautilus before I had to take a break.

http://www.fileplanet.com/betas/verify.aspx?b=35520&u=http://www.fileplanet.com/betas/ffxi_na_ke
y.aspx

>>23136334
Yeah. I was out of the state on vacation when it fell apart. Aerwyn quit, but Iggy went back to endgaming his heart out.

He's also fucking rich from crafting cursed shit from what I remember.

Too bad they're faggots with the trial codes.

>>23136443

It's too bad Aerwyn quit since he just got his BRD to 75.

But yea, that sounds like Iggy. Fucker got Alchemy to 100 while in Scoundrels.

Made a RDM on bahamut last night. Name's Zenjim

>>23136357
Thanks for the link

Hey Ragnell! I'm that faggot the couldn't get a code, remember me? Yeah well, what Job should I be for the good of the LS? I was thinking I'd be a WHM if you fags didn't have enough healers, but I'd rather be some sort of combination between RHM,MNK, WAR or BHM

>>23136562
>>23136443

Iggy here, I actually just sold my account for 1150.

It was such a good offer, I couldn't afford not to take it.

So how many permanent members on Bahamut? I'll probably start over again but I wanna pick the most active server.

>>23136686
>For the good of the ls

That confuses the hell out of me. I can understand it for an endgame linkshell, since organization is their lifeblood.

Why don't you want to pick something that interests you?

>>23136686
>RHM
D:

>>23136641
What the fuck do you need a wait of 60 for. This is why I couldnt play with you on bahamut, so many people that were stupid, and couldnt learn.

>>23136698
Good amount. I'm envious.

I'd consider selling my account if I weren't incapable of logging in. And if my roomate didn't still play. Fuck.

Well, since you're gone I will remove Galt from Asura when I get the chance.

Lumbering Lambert was here

Battering Ram is a loser.

>>23136698

IGGY!!!! =(

>>23136686
We could use a healer, but make sure it's something you like to do, and not just for us

>>23136828
>>23136891
Indeed, I thought about it for awhile, and I really think the game has been on a steady decline the past year and a half that I don't think it'll ever pick back up from.

Combine that with me having some items that are right now worth a ton, but with the expoansions on the rise, potentially worth less (aside from the ancient torque, that thing is never gonna be bad) It just all came together as a good time to sell.

Plus, Im MMO free at the moment and my social life instantly picked up big time.

>>23136893
If they need a healer, be a RDM. At least you actually want to be a RDM anyway.

>>23136760
I was trying to make a Sneak attack marcos that uses 3 Sneak Attacks in 1:10 mins

>>23136750
I'm not sure of a solid number but so far I think we've got 10 solid or more from the trial

>>23137071
Even so, that's something you do manually, as you cant hit any macros during a /wait , or it cancels the rest of that macro.

>>23137071
Funky idea. When I leveled thief (which I still haven't gotten all the way to 37, can't stand thieves in parties) I thought it was easiest to just have a standalone equip swap/SA macro to follow up with TA when necessary. I guess if you're not going to swap any equipment out a timed macro makes it easier, but to me it seems like a scary thought that SA might activate at a bad time.

>>23137119
What time zone are most of the members in?

>>23137165
Yea I gave up on that marco, and just start do it manually now

>>23136974
Amazing what happens when you stop playing an MMO. Was nice playing with you, Iggy.

Faggot who couldn't find his code here: Which one is better: Bard, Summoner, Beastmaster or Ranger? I was thinking Bard since I like support roles, but I don't want it to be play one song then you're done bullshit. Thinking summoner because it's a cool sub, and could be used to help prevent wipes. BM because it sounds cool, and ranger because it sounds cool. Also in the running is dark knight for it's simplicity.