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Final Fantasy XIV |OT4| Welcome, PS4 users!
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I've been meaning to try it for a while, but needed to get a cable and then last weekend the massive routing issues kept me from even trying. It's surprising how big of a difference it makes.
Makes sense; the existing CT only really uses half the tanks most of the time, and if they can speed up queues by not including mechanics like the towers for King Behemoth in the new CT, it's good news for everyone.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Too bad we won't be able to queue as a full alliance until 2.35
Profound sadness
Profound sadness
This does mean though, that it will be even more important for the Tanks to be somewhat skilled.
In CT1, if there's a tank that is woefully under geared, he or she can be shuffled off into a DPS position, or towers, or whatever. If CT2 uses only three Tanks, all three are going to need to know how to do thier job.
That said, if the ilvl requirement is higher, we'll at least avoid Fresh 50s that don't know how to do thier job properly, so that should help some.
In CT1, if there's a tank that is woefully under geared, he or she can be shuffled off into a DPS position, or towers, or whatever. If CT2 uses only three Tanks, all three are going to need to know how to do thier job.
That said, if the ilvl requirement is higher, we'll at least avoid Fresh 50s that don't know how to do thier job properly, so that should help some.
3 stacks is the safe switch point, but 5 stacks is when you take about 14k damage, so you can still switch at 4 if you forget. If you're the OT, it falls on you to LB3 with the last set of balls - and that's about it for tanking Ultima HM.
Yeah, you can slip up and swap at 4, and you'll be fine, but even an ilvl 110 tank isn't going to last long at 5. I mean it's doable, but they'll run out of defensive CDs eventually.
Really need to go back and do that fight again some time. It was my favorite fight introduced in 2.1.
tiggerkiddo
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This sounds like a recipe for utter tragedy and maximum trollage.
Unknown Soldier
Member
I can't wait to see what this does to my tank queues
No necessarily, MT can do it as well. That fight is pretty lax.
In the quoted image above? It says Syrcus Tower.
Augemitbutter
Member
the stars of the show.
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15 angry dps. who will break first.
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15 angry dps. who will break first.
Oh man, pressure's on tanks.
Also watching back that live letter to see where that was, there's definitely going to be a "don't stand in the electrified water" mechanic for Ramuh. And water is like 60% of the arena.
Haman Karn
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A wild ride.
Decided to power-level Fisher today, got to lv 36 and the Market Board is dry... not even that it's expensive, just no HQ Fishes! HQ Bouillabaisse is climbing to over 5K each... better to make my own. Shark oil, Sardines & Northern Pike.
I also realized that for non-3* Crafts I can Spirit-bond the off-hand tool while I craft away. I don't need to meld it to HQ anything other than 3* I decided that I wanted to sell pre-melded gear for players serious about getting into Crafting. Probably sell it at a loss due to melding Percentages, but I'd like to help some people out.
I also realized that for non-3* Crafts I can Spirit-bond the off-hand tool while I craft away. I don't need to meld it to HQ anything other than 3* I decided that I wanted to sell pre-melded gear for players serious about getting into Crafting. Probably sell it at a loss due to melding Percentages, but I'd like to help some people out.
SamuelSupreme
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I was wondering if someone could help me. After playing in the PS3 beta of FFXIV I decided to hold off on immediately jumping ship to the PS4 version. I decided to take the plunge yesterday and after hours of anxiously waiting for the download to complete. I ran into a brick wall that I can't seem to overcome.
When you log in for the first time it asks you for your Squeenix id and password. My ID wont change from AdgeSexLocation my old PS3 beta ID and I cant backspace or delete the text. My Squeenix id that Im actively using is actually TorontozVeryOwn but I cant change the username part of the login screen.
Im really livid right now as I bought the Digital Downloadable version. Please help me GAF I want to join the fun
When you log in for the first time it asks you for your Squeenix id and password. My ID wont change from AdgeSexLocation my old PS3 beta ID and I cant backspace or delete the text. My Squeenix id that Im actively using is actually TorontozVeryOwn but I cant change the username part of the login screen.
Im really livid right now as I bought the Digital Downloadable version. Please help me GAF I want to join the fun
I was wondering if someone could help me. After playing in the PS3 beta of FFXIV I decided to hold off on immediately jumping ship to the PS4 version. I decided to take the plunge yesterday and after hours of anxiously waiting for the download to complete. I ran into a brick wall that I can't seem to overcome.
When you log in for the first time it asks you for your Squeenix id and password. My ID wont change from AdgeSexLocation my old PS3 beta ID and I cant backspace or delete the text. My Squeenix id that Im actively using is actually TorontozVeryOwn but I cant change the username part of the login screen.
Im really livid right now as I bought the Digital Downloadable version. Please help me GAF I want to join the fun
You can only link one sqex Id to one psn Id. Try creating a new PSN account to play your torontozveryown Id on? There may be some way to de-link your old one but I'm not sure how to do it.
Oh man they have to really introduce this:
http://youtu.be/-0NWJGmO1L4
Neo-Saiyan
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Have they changed the looting system for CT?
From what I read online, I was under the impression you can only get 1 drop per week, I did CT for the first time last night and came out with 2 pieces of tank gear, not that I'm complaining
From what I read online, I was under the impression you can only get 1 drop per week, I did CT for the first time last night and came out with 2 pieces of tank gear, not that I'm complaining
I think they took out the restriction in 2.2.Have they changed the looting system for CT?
From what I read online, I was under the impression you can only get 1 drop per week, I did CT for the first time last night and came out with 2 pieces of tank gear, not that I'm complaining
CT2 will have it at launch though.
I don't see how it'd be a problem with echo and gear over 80, but if you're dying as offtank don't try to fight the last waves of mobs headon. If you run in wide circles around them they won't hit you much since their turn speed is slow.
Relaxed Muscle
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What's exactly the problem?, are you OT in that fight? being MT is quite easy.
T4 is the first fight in the game that really requires a lot out of the Off Tank. It requires them not only to have good snap aggro and TP management, but also to have a good sense of positioning.
I know a lot of people describe T4 as, just a DPS check, and it's not that it isn't, but it's a little more then that too.
I know a lot of people describe T4 as, just a DPS check, and it's not that it isn't, but it's a little more then that too.
Yeah I went today as the OT, you do many things. T_T
I'll try it as the MT then. @@
BTW: am I the only one that wants to see the developers use Alexandrite's for other purposes than the Novus quest? I mean, maybe, give people the option to re-spec Relics at any stage after Novus, by using improved Sphere Grids, or something.
Also, if so, itd be nice if they made Alexandrite or Mysterious Maps sellable. That'd be a great way to nerf the Novus quest later on actually. XD
Also, if so, itd be nice if they made Alexandrite or Mysterious Maps sellable. That'd be a great way to nerf the Novus quest later on actually. XD
When should a Bard learn Invigorate? Obviously I'll need it for endgame stuff but is it necessary before that? I'm level 49 and I'm at Mor Dhona in the storyline. But I just had a ridiculous Haukke Manor run via duty finder. The tank didn't tell us he was planning on doing huge floor-wide pulls so the rest of us were unprepared and we all ended up dying. So when we try again we're all doing our AOEs and pretty soon I'm struggling to keep up because I've run out of TP. Is it worth getting now, before the endgame content? I don't know if I'm looking forward to levelling lancer just yet...
Relaxed Muscle
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Depends...are you going to get your Animus shield?, if not the shield should come handy, unless you want to get the leviathan shield.
Althought probably is not a big upgrade in terms of stats, so maybe you should get a ring first...
Need to level lancer for that, so whenever you feel like it I guess
Since you're close, you might as well just hit 50 first. You can use Army's Paeon for now when you get low tp.
don't forget about Atmas
I tried using that until I realised the level sync meant I couldn't, which was a bit irritating. Good to know for future use though of course. Yeah I think I'll get BRD to 50 then just power level LNC to 22. Oh wait, I'll eventually need Blood For Blood right? Urgh ok level 34 it is.
No matter how hard I try with a gamepad, it just doesn't feel right to me. Select a target (two clicks), select hotbar (hold), mentally figure out which of two pads the command is on, select command. Versus just clicking what I want with the mouse and frequently used actions being bound in 1-4 range.
I felt the same way at first, but I eventually leveled it to 50 because I ended up liking the job. haha
Ultros. And no, not unless someone on that server has the same exact name.
LowParry
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I doubt they'd have my name lol - but until I figure out my guild bank, I may hop over to come play.
It's ring then, thank. :]
Ha I actually did the same, I started as a thaumaturge but I wanted to check out archer before committing to levelling it for black mage and ended up sticking with it. In fact I just got to level 50 a few minutes ago, hooray! The last few levels weren't as bad as I was expecting, just did a bunch of dungeon grinding. Now to finish up those job quests.
The Stone Vigil run I just did was a bit of a mess though. The tank was spinning bosses around in the middle of the room and until I pointed it out the other DPS, a bard, wasn't using venomous bite or windbite but would constantly use swiftsong before every pull and every boss, which is completely pointless. Got there in the end though so it was all worth it.
Atma's definitely need to be nerfed, but seeing as there's twelve of them, finding additional ways to use them might be tough. Alexandrites on the other hand, are technically already a crafting material, so, even outside of Relic-Re-Specing I could think of a couple different ways to utilize them.
I mean, seems a waste to create so many ways to farm up Alexandrite, then to only use them for a single quest line. It'd mean that most people would stop running hunts and such the moment they're done with their Novus.
devious.one
Member
You're really over thinking the whole process. Once you get comfortable using it, it'll feel just as fluid as using a keyboard/mouse.
Also, if you don't like having to hold a trigger for action bars, it can be changed to just a button press.
I'm sure there will be more rewards from the different tiers of Monster Hunts then just Alexandrites.
tiggerkiddo
Member
After trying to dps Turn 7, I find it is much easier as a healer as opposed to dps haha.
EndcatOmega
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They came out and said you can get myth gear with Hunt stuff.
crackbabyjr
Member
Yea, the healers probably have it the easiest on that fight since you just are facing away from the raid the whole time(at least I am) so you don't have to worry about cursed voice wiping the whole party.
I've heard the other reward is Myth armor, and you'll be able to buy other rewards using a new currency that drops.
Alexandrites however, are one of the larger rewards.
DarknessTear
Banned
Just finished T4
I guess T5 will be hard on me (tank il 86). XD
I'll start working on Primals extreme and Ultima's Bane.
Your ilv is plenty fine. You could do it with less tbh. Especially with echo.
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