I won't stress out if I can't unlock it, then. I'm good for AoE fire. (I have Trance Fira for Terra.)
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I won't stress out if I can't unlock it, then. I'm good for AoE fire. (I have Trance Fira for Terra.)
HungOverOnATues
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Finally done with the XIII event. Heroic mastery without mythril use thanks to some growth egg usage to get some ability refreshes during the dungeon. Now, onto Locke.
Random Painted HIghway
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Reflect 4 is probably overkill even for the red dragon, the difference between six uses and eight uses probably won't be the only thing keeping from mastery.
Pejo
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Salt in the wound....
Red Mage
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I can actually make it if I want it. >_> Gonna wait and see if I can pull it off here.
cpp_is_king
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Are Red Dragon's abilities mostly Fire based? Or does he use some heavy hitting Physical attacks as well?
I have 3 of these Ice Armors, and while the defense and res are shitty, and they don't have FF6 record synergy, they do add "moderate resistance to fire". How much will that help me against Red Dragon? I haven't levelled any of them up, so i don't know if it's worth levelling and combining one of them up to 5* and giving it to Terra. She's currently wearing a maxed Diamond Armor++ (which is 6* and has record synergy) so I'm not sure if the fire resistance would be worth it.
The Diamond Armor gives 211 DEF and 88 RES with synergy while the Ice Armor fully levelled and combined would give 58 DEF and 24 RES. So the fire resistance boost would have to pretty substantial it seems. Anyone know how those buffs work?
I have 3 of these Ice Armors, and while the defense and res are shitty, and they don't have FF6 record synergy, they do add "moderate resistance to fire". How much will that help me against Red Dragon? I haven't levelled any of them up, so i don't know if it's worth levelling and combining one of them up to 5* and giving it to Terra. She's currently wearing a maxed Diamond Armor++ (which is 6* and has record synergy) so I'm not sure if the fire resistance would be worth it.
The Diamond Armor gives 211 DEF and 88 RES with synergy while the Ice Armor fully levelled and combined would give 58 DEF and 24 RES. So the fire resistance boost would have to pretty substantial it seems. Anyone know how those buffs work?
Trance Fira is stronger (it's 500%), so yeah.
Plus I'm sure there will be some quest that requires you to craft Phoenix.
They all are apart from his physical attack. No idea how those resistance boosts work, though.
I'd honestly take 150 def over an arbitray reduction in fire damage. Terra's a big girl and can take a few hits.
Taking smaller hits from trash, on the other hand, probably means less time wasted savescumming.
edit: Hahahah, I made Death in prep for Squall event and this thing is actually p hilarious to use.
While other abilities aren't very terribly useful in Heroic dailies for your B-team people coming in to soak XP since they do less damage with less stats, Death is a binary hit/miss and instakills.
OH U A BIG SCARY VENOM-SPEWING DRAGON IS OK TYRO DEATH U
Too bad it's only 1 charge though.
Taking smaller hits from trash, on the other hand, probably means less time wasted savescumming.
edit: Hahahah, I made Death in prep for Squall event and this thing is actually p hilarious to use.
While other abilities aren't very terribly useful in Heroic dailies for your B-team people coming in to soak XP since they do less damage with less stats, Death is a binary hit/miss and instakills.
OH U A BIG SCARY VENOM-SPEWING DRAGON IS OK TYRO DEATH U
Too bad it's only 1 charge though.
GordonShumway
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Was just about to start this one and worrying the same thing is going to happen to me. Are there any specific strategies for either the Typhon/ Utros or Air Force fights?
[rant]
Ehh, I’m not having fun with this event. Everything was piss easy on Elite, then in the final 5 stages it switches to ridiculous because the bosses have 1 million HP each.
With the previous events it was exciting because it was new content and we could aim for certain types of strategies, but this time it’s just the same bosses I already managed to beat on the normal Elites days ago, but with the bullshit factor turned up to eleven. I mastered everything in all the other events (except for Parade Float Elite) and had a blast doing it, but this is the first time where I don’t even feel like trying anymore.
I was trying Airship Elite and when Ultros blinded Cloud for the second time I realized I was just sick of looking at his face. Yeah, I know no one is forcing me to play these last few stages, but I don’t feel like going back to farming either. It’s not even a matter of spending real money since that would only mean I’d get shit pulls and get annoyed. I'm reaching that point where it all feels pointless.
[/rant]
Anyway, even disregarding this particular event I think I’m getting tired of the game, so I’m just going to quit while I still like it. I’ve played my fair share of F2P games to know that it’s better to leave on a high and keep the good memories instead of trudging along and getting burned out on it, and I feel the time to bail out has come. I’d just take a break if it was a normal game, but I wouldn’t want to miss content either if I were to go back to it.
Not trying to make a scene or anything, I usually don’t post announcing when I stop playing something, but since I’ve been posting in this thread since the beginning it felt appropriate. It’s been wild, good luck to everyone with the everything that comes down the road.
Ehh, I’m not having fun with this event. Everything was piss easy on Elite, then in the final 5 stages it switches to ridiculous because the bosses have 1 million HP each.
With the previous events it was exciting because it was new content and we could aim for certain types of strategies, but this time it’s just the same bosses I already managed to beat on the normal Elites days ago, but with the bullshit factor turned up to eleven. I mastered everything in all the other events (except for Parade Float Elite) and had a blast doing it, but this is the first time where I don’t even feel like trying anymore.
I was trying Airship Elite and when Ultros blinded Cloud for the second time I realized I was just sick of looking at his face. Yeah, I know no one is forcing me to play these last few stages, but I don’t feel like going back to farming either. It’s not even a matter of spending real money since that would only mean I’d get shit pulls and get annoyed. I'm reaching that point where it all feels pointless.
[/rant]
Anyway, even disregarding this particular event I think I’m getting tired of the game, so I’m just going to quit while I still like it. I’ve played my fair share of F2P games to know that it’s better to leave on a high and keep the good memories instead of trudging along and getting burned out on it, and I feel the time to bail out has come. I’d just take a break if it was a normal game, but I wouldn’t want to miss content either if I were to go back to it.
Not trying to make a scene or anything, I usually don’t post announcing when I stop playing something, but since I’ve been posting in this thread since the beginning it felt appropriate. It’s been wild, good luck to everyone with the everything that comes down the road.
Red Mage
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[rant]
Ehh, Im not having fun with this event. Everything was piss easy on Elite, then in the final 5 stages it switches to ridiculous because the bosses have 1 million HP each.
With the previous events it was exciting because it was new content and we could aim for certain types of strategies, but this time its just the same bosses I already managed to beat on the normal Elites days ago, but with the bullshit factor turned up to eleven. I mastered everything in all the other events (except for Parade Float Elite) and had a blast doing it, but this is the first time where I dont even feel like trying anymore.
I was trying Airship Elite and when Ultros blinded Cloud for the second time I realized I was just sick of looking at his face. Yeah, I know no one is forcing me to play these last few stages, but I dont feel like going back to farming either. Its not even a matter of spending real money since that would only mean Id get shit pulls and get annoyed. I'm reaching that point where it all feels pointless.
[/rant]
Anyway, even disregarding this particular event I think Im getting tired of the game, so Im just going to quit while I still like it. Ive played my fair share of F2P games to know that its better to leave on a high and keep the good memories instead of trudging along and getting burned out on it, and I feel the time to bail out has come. Id just take a break if it was a normal game, but I wouldnt want to miss content either if I were to go back to it.
Not trying to make a scene or anything, I usually dont post announcing when I stop playing something, but since Ive been posting in this thread since the beginning it felt appropriate. Its been wild, good luck to everyone with the everything that comes down the road.
But we're probably getting new dungeons this weekend!
Do you not recall the rampant Vanille death spam in FFXIII?
People hate on FFXIII but I will always remember it as the Final Fantasy where you can poison the final boss to death.
StoppedInTracks
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[rant]
Ehh, Im not having fun with this event. Everything was piss easy on Elite, then in the final 5 stages it switches to ridiculous because the bosses have 1 million HP each.
With the previous events it was exciting because it was new content and we could aim for certain types of strategies, but this time its just the same bosses I already managed to beat on the normal Elites days ago, but with the bullshit factor turned up to eleven. I mastered everything in all the other events (except for Parade Float Elite) and had a blast doing it, but this is the first time where I dont even feel like trying anymore.
I was trying Airship Elite and when Ultros blinded Cloud for the second time I realized I was just sick of looking at his face. Yeah, I know no one is forcing me to play these last few stages, but I dont feel like going back to farming either. Its not even a matter of spending real money since that would only mean Id get shit pulls and get annoyed. I'm reaching that point where it all feels pointless.
[/rant]
Anyway, even disregarding this particular event I think Im getting tired of the game, so Im just going to quit while I still like it. Ive played my fair share of F2P games to know that its better to leave on a high and keep the good memories instead of trudging along and getting burned out on it, and I feel the time to bail out has come. Id just take a break if it was a normal game, but I wouldnt want to miss content either if I were to go back to it.
Not trying to make a scene or anything, I usually dont post announcing when I stop playing something, but since Ive been posting in this thread since the beginning it felt appropriate. Its been wild, good luck to everyone with the everything that comes down the road.
I feel you man. But consider my position:
- I missed Aeris and Sephiroth event
- In the Lethe Event I only got the character to my party
- In the Rinoa Event I barely got Rinoa (had to refill with Mythril post Seifer) I could not get past the 2nd Elite dungeon not to mention getting to TRex or Iguons
- In the Magicite Event I only gathered enough Magicite to create 1 Quake and people were honing Quakes and Bladeblitzes in this Event
- In the Vanille Event I never beat Anima on Hard (Retaliate = cheating IMO). I grinded Normal plus Hard up to Anima for days only to get 30 000 memories for Power Wristband. I will never get Thundaja.
- In the Locke Event I am up to Magitek Factory Elite and I am... happy. You know why?
Because I am constantly making progress. With each new Event I can get even further into the Elite path. I will never get Phoenix in Locke's Event but hey I DO NOT HAVE TO. I am playing the game in my own pace. I missed lots of things because I started to play this game very late so why should I worry about some worthless summon?
Just enjoy the game for what it is.
Random Painted HIghway
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Got me too dude, except I used blizzaras on his minions thinking that the rule only covered him. Major bummer, like two hrs of stamina up in smoke
Hey, we're half way to OT2.
cpp_is_king
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I could still play, but honestly I just wanted an excuse. I have a totally "it's not you, it's me" relationship with F2P stamina-based mobile games with gatcha systems, where I'll play them like a fiend for some weeks them just drop them cold turkey. It's actually more that they play me, because I'll constantly check if I have enough stamina for the next step and barely play anything else during that period.
There's always a clear line for me between "I'm still having fun" and "this is a chore", so I'd rather just stop when I feel I'm close to reaching that point. With me and this style of game it's either play like a maniac or not play at all, haha. It was the same deal with Spider-Man Unlimited which was the previous one that got me like that before FFRK.
I'm definitely not going to hold it against the game, I had a great time. I still like it for what it is, I just don't feel like playing it anymore if that makes any sense. My phone's battery will go back to lasting much longer too. which is a plus.
necrolysis
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Been having lots of fun with this, just got Locke this morning, but looking to shake up my main team a bit. What are some of you guys' preferred uses for vanille? i'm thinking of swapping her in for Rydia, but i'm seeing she can be a decent healer too? if so, i might swap pally cecil out then!
BassForever
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There is no such thing as cheating in a game that is designed to manipulate the user into spending money IMO
Vanille is my current healer. Does a pretty good job, no complaints.
jasminlovesyoux
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When these events eventually cycle and make their return, do they retain how far we've gone in them? Do they let you get repeat prizes for mastering them a second time?
I'm wondering this because the difficulty might be tuned for when we get to level 65 and have much more equipment the next time around. The last bit of elites on this event and rinoa event seem to make me think this is what's up.
I'm wondering this because the difficulty might be tuned for when we get to level 65 and have much more equipment the next time around. The last bit of elites on this event and rinoa event seem to make me think this is what's up.
All I really want is a list of objectives and vulnerabilities. That one is at least missing the Thamasa objective to not die (the only one I checked) and boss status vulnerabilities.
I could still play, but honestly I just wanted an excuse. I have a totally "it's not you, it's me" relationship with F2P stamina-based mobile games with gatcha systems, where I'll play them like a fiend for some weeks them just drop them cold turkey. It's actually more that they play me, because I'll constantly check if I have enough stamina for the next step and barely play anything else during that period.
There's always a clear line for me between "I'm still having fun" and "this is a chore", so I'd rather just stop when I feel I'm close to reaching that point. With me and this style of game it's either play like a maniac or not play at all, haha. It was the same deal with Spider-Man Unlimited which was the previous one that got me like that before FFRK.
I'm definitely not going to hold it against the game, I had a great time. I still like it for what it is, I just don't feel like playing it anymore if that makes any sense. My phone's battery will go back to lasting much longer too. which is a plus.
Oh, well then. Bye! *wave*
It's a bit much to call retaliate cheating, but I wish it weren't the ur-strategy for all difficult content that it currently seems to be.
How many medals can you miss on Vanille Heroic and still get mastery? I'm at the last Anima fight and i've lost 3 medals for actions taken so far, and i'm pretty low on ability uses except for my healer Vanille who just leveled up. Debating whether i should let Anima wipe me so I can revive with mythril or not.
Edit: Actually I think i've missed 4 medals so far, lost one for damage taken to a Beta Behemoth too. I might be at 5 medals missed because I fought a 2nd Beta Behemoth, but even though I don't remember losing a medal there he does so much damage i'd be surprised if i didn't lose a medal there too.
Edit: Actually I think i've missed 4 medals so far, lost one for damage taken to a Beta Behemoth too. I might be at 5 medals missed because I fought a 2nd Beta Behemoth, but even though I don't remember losing a medal there he does so much damage i'd be surprised if i didn't lose a medal there too.
Well, did you get Champion on those floors anyway? As far as I can tell, it takes the rank bar from each floor and averages them out and if the average is champion or higher, you'll get Mastery. So a dungeon with a lot of floors can let you screw up a lot on one floor as long as you do well on the rest.
Classic Vector (in the regular dungeons, not the event) has like 25 enemies on a floor for low stamina cost, with bonus EXP for synergy.
Okay thanks! I'll just put them both at once. Locke is 34 and Terra is 24.
Yeah, it's super easy and you'll probably even get enough potions to keep you alive just from autobattling at that level.
Random Painted HIghway
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Vector streets is great, lots of earth orbs too. Lessees and minors at least.
I got Champion on every floor except Myrmidon, which I got Expert because I lost 2 medals for actions taken (this fight always seems bugged to me, i killed a Myrmidon on Hard not long ago in only 3 actions, and I still lost a medal for actions taken. Such BS.).
I'm pretty sure I saw cpp or someone saying you have to get like 83% of available medals in a dungeon in order to get mastery, and was wondering how many you can miss in the Vanille Heroic and still pass that mark.
cpp_is_king
Member
I've been levelling Locke in the hard daily. He can go through it solo, with mastery if i use S/L, so it gives him about 6k exp / round. Plus it's not like you can ever get enough power orbs.
HungOverOnATues
Member
I think it's >= 83.3% of the medals, so 0.833 * 78 = 64.974, so you'd need 65 of 78 medals. You're likely going to lose 4 on Anima from damage and actions (and assuming no losses for KOs) meaning you can lose 9 from the previous 7 stages and still get a mastery.
cpp_is_king
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I haven't tried it, but all of the bosses are vulnerable to Paralyze, Blind, and Slow. Quake should be able to quickly clear out the side lasers, if you have it.
Floating Continent Escape is probably the easiest of the last 4.
They confirmed that the Retaliate strat is working as intended and not a bug, cheat, or exploit.
I think whatever damage you would mitigate from Red Dragon's fire attacks (with Ice Armor) would be offset by the extra damage you'd be taking from trash on the way to the dragon. Even with Regal Gowns, the trash hits hard. When I was 2 medals away from Mastery, I spent a really long time S/Ling until ATB gauges were in my favor against the trash. Even then, a couple of ~1100 damage hits seemed unavoidable.
One option might be to combine Ice Armors and give them to Locke? If you keep him in the back row, trash might not whomp him so hard, and the fire resistance (no clue how much impact it actually has) might help Locke's survivability against Flare/Flare Star. Could give you some buffer for the "Don't let Locke die" criterion.
For what it's worth, Retaliate was particularly useful for Anima
's annoying counters
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