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Just mere pawns in RNG's dirty schemes...

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As described in the original OT (under "Getting Started"), legacy characters are currently restricted to legacy worlds (servers). Even when the world transfer service becomes available, they will be unable to move to “new” servers for several months. New characters can be made on either new or legacy servers. The primary difference is that no character on new servers will be older than than the Phase 4 Beta. Measure the pros and cons of both, though minor and temporary, and make a decision for yourself.

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Basic Game Utility / News
http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/ - The Lodestone. The most important FFXIV website. ♦
sqex.to/Msp - The Mog Station. Used for all FFXIV account/subscription/promotional items management.
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/forum.php - Official forums. (Note the "Dev Tracker" feed.)
https://twitter.com/FF_XIV_EN - Official Twitter
http://arrstatus.com - Server status site.
http://www.guildm8s.com/Default.aspx?G=8 - FFXIV news timeline (covering many blogs, etc.). ♦

Fan Sites / Other Communities
http://ffxiv.zam.com/ - Long established MMO site with large forum community.
http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv - FFXIV subreddit since 1.x.
http://www.reddit.com/r/FFXIVRECRUITMENT - Subreddit dedicated to LS/FC recruitment.
http://www.bluegartr.com/index.php - An endgame-centric forum originally known for its FFXI community.
http://bluegarter.guildwork.com/forum - The other Blue Gartr forum, also endgame-centric (long story lol.)
http://ffxivrealm.com - A new forum for ARR.
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com - Biggest role-player forum.
http://xivpads.com - Collects Lodestone data for players to track themselves and other utilities. ♦
(NeoGAF Guildwork sites are found under the Community section, above.)

Databases / Wikis
http://xivdb.com - An extensive data-minded database, with game-like maps and character wardrobe. ♦
http://xivwiki.com/Main_Page - A wiki by the xivdb guys.
http://www.ffxivinfo.com - Similar database, with more written content.
http://www.ffxivpro.com - General database which also collects player and market data. Successor to FFXIAH.
http://home.comcast.net/~nakomaru/ffmaps - Maps
http://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Main_Page - FFXIV 1.x wiki being readapted for ARR. Successor to FFXIclopedia.
http://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/FF14_Wiki - Brand new wiki for ARR.
http://www.ffxivfate.com - FATE maps.

Guides/Strategy
A Guide By A Tank For Future/Current Tanks Tank Guide for learning how to play GLD/PLD and MRD/WAR.
Dragoons: A Rotation Reborn Dragoon Guide showing you the basic fundamentals and more.
http://valk.dancing-mad.com - Deep combat system analysis with calculators. ♦
http://eorzeareborn.com - Site with general guides covering duties, crafting, macros, etc. ♦
http://igoumedia.com/finalfantasy14 - Another guide site in the same fashion.
http://www.ffxivguild.com - A third guide site.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvWTiTvRintgdDR0aXFESXROSzl4OUtqdFVDbW1aMHc#gid=0 - List of important food items in the game.
List of unlockable content in the game

Tools
http://betterds3.ciebiera.net - Enables use of a PS3 controller on PC.
http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-XInput-Wrapper-for-DS3-and-Play-com-USB-Dual-DS2-Controller - PC Dualshock 3 support, no motioninjoy required (courtesy of Baleoce).
http://ffxiv.game-junkie.net/HUD - HUD simulator for planning customization.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkadXJVMJCR4dFNIU1lZODdiMUMzNVJCczcyZldoVmc#gid=16 - Google doc used to calculate Discipline of Land attributes using copy and paste on the “summary” sheet (must save doc first).
http://ffxivlogrep.com/summary - Japanese Parser. (English translation on top right corner.) ♦
http://xivmodels.com - Model viewer (Spoilers).

Story and Lore
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f1RVGK0nY9VC0nM779rmZrEVd43XZy5xIC0X_2SXWp8/edit - Same link found at the top of this post. ♦

Video/Music Content
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8u8kLELS40 - YouTube channel of “Mr.Happy”, covering game mechanics, lore, and tips. ♦
http://gamerescape.com/category/aetheryteradio - Gamerescape’s podcast.
http://zantetsuken.net/sequencebreak/sbxiv - Another long running FFXIV podcast.
http://www.xivnation.com/category/xiv-reborn - GameBreaker’s new FFXIV podcast.
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsJwMyjShVUzySDolxLweBrSbJs1PLpqL - Matt Fuss’s piano arrangments of FFXIV music. ♦

Misc.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aj4taWT-MzpZdHlmdGd3LU44c0tESFBmcGtVUjNSNFE#gid=0 - List of “missable” items (including what ring you get for answering the prologue’s question).
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...mR0Qjk4QzV2SmYzVzhYTVdCSkE&toomany=true&pli=1 - List of shared skills between classes and jobs.
http://dimensionaldeath.com/index.php?page=huntinglogs - Hunting log maps.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkadXJVMJCR4dFc1dFdfZ3BMOE0tQ1VwR2N3QnVqZEE#gid=1 - Shows what types of equipment each discipline of hand makes.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0As3pVWz2bGVDdDZqbUoycWFzSzRDVDhUdWUzZGFlQlE#gid=0 - List of fishing tackle and their uses.
http://nix80.livejournal.com/22903.html - Blog post covering materia, including maximum enhancement values.
http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/1k6gt5/ffxiv_rainmeter_hud_download_link_inside - FFXIV Rainmeter skin. Themes the desktop after FFXIV’s UI.
http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/1klktx/playing_on_multiple_computers_heres_a_quick/ - Reddit post detailing how to carry over macros, settings, and UI. ♦
http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/117761-Unlocking-dungeons - List of dungeons and how they are unlocked.
http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/117575-Minion-List - List of minions and where they are obtained.
http://ffxivarr.forumotion.com/t3-mog-station-explained-qa-ce-items-days-remaining-etc -FAQ concerning the Mog Station, accounts, legacy status, etc.

Graphics Modding Guide
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=66551296&postcount=7248 - Courtesy of Jijidasu

Please PM me if you know of any helpful links, or if you have any suggestions or what not, let's make this a great OT!

 

[Tomat]

I want to see some Scholar UIs in this thread so I can steal a good one for myself.

 

[Wazzy]

So my first time doing Titan today.

Holy fuck that was awful. I mean, yeah, once you learn the fight it's fine but the first couple tries learning and wiping was dreadful.

I really need to do some more practice on it because everything has been extremely easy up until this fight. I had a really nice group for it which was cool.

 

[Raxious]

Hmmm, for some reason I keep getting disconnected for the past 20 minutes :s

 

[tiggerkiddo]

Apologies, wanted an image of a failed Novus meld but I didn't find one yet...

 

[CozMick]

Am I missing out on using a KB+mouse?

Dualshock 4 seems easy enough tbh.

 

[Semper88]

I need advice..

I've never touched any crafting classes and my WAR is pretty decked out and i've almost got my Animus just 2 books to go.

So.. whats a good crafting class to take on? with in mind that all the Materia shit Novus brings along. I was thinking about goldsmith, any thoughts about it?

 

[EndcatOmega]

Am I missing out on using a KB+mouse?

Dualshock 4 seems easy enough tbh.

I feel like keyboard offers a lot more hotbar keys if nothing else, but the game's easily playable on every class on a controller.

 

[WolvenOne]

I need advice..

I've never touched any crafting classes and my WAR is pretty decked out and i've almost got my Animus just 2 books to go.

So.. whats a good crafting class to take on? with in mind that all the Materia shit Novus brings along. I was thinking about goldsmith, any thoughts about it?

Crafting at this point is only, "periodically," it won't really help you gear up any faster, for the most part anyway.

Now, if you want to craft cosmetic gear for yourself, that's another story.

 

[Reknoc]

keeping my subscription to the OT more active than my subscription for the game

 

[Ken]

I need advice..

I've never touched any crafting classes and my WAR is pretty decked out and i've almost got my Animus just 2 books to go.

So.. whats a good crafting class to take on? with in mind that all the Materia shit Novus brings along. I was thinking about goldsmith, any thoughts about it?

crafting is for jerks

 

[IMBored]

I need advice..

I've never touched any crafting classes and my WAR is pretty decked out and i've almost got my Animus just 2 books to go.

So.. whats a good crafting class to take on? with in mind that all the Materia shit Novus brings along. I was thinking about goldsmith, any thoughts about it?

Well, If you want crafting for novus materia, you'll want do gear for spiritbonding. Either the raptorskin (leatherworking) or cobalt (armorer) sets are the best choices, or, like you said goldsmithing for accessories. Also, don't forget, it's nice to get the crats for the gear you use to level 40 so you can repair it, it saves some gils. In all of these cases, you should consider leveling miner.

crafting is for jerks

Jerks that craft raptorskin gear for free and get a savage might IV out of it.

 

[Ark]

Another question before I start playing this weekend; how feasible is it to level up a character as a tank, and then as an archer & mage? Since you can have multiple roles on characters I'm going to end up wanting to play everything

 

[Pachimari]

I got to be more active soon. I haven't even completed the main story.

 

[Augemitbutter]

Another question before I start playing this weekend; how feasible is it to level up a character as a tank, and then as an archer & mage? Since you can have multiple roles on characters I'm going to end up wanting to play everything

you can play everything. no issues.

 

[Marcel]

My old friend, Error Code 406/601. You are one massive fucker.

Hard to believe SE still has problems with payment registration like 10+ years later.

 

[Semper88]

Well, If you want crafting for novus materia, you'll want do gear for spiritbonding. Either the raptorskin (leatherworking) or cobalt (armorer) sets are the best choices, or, like you said goldsmithing for accessories. Also, don't forget, it's nice to get the crats for the gear you use to level 40 so you can repair it, it saves some gils. In all of these cases, you should consider leveling miner.

Crafting at this point is only, "periodically," it won't really help you gear up any faster, for the most part anyway.

Now, if you want to craft cosmetic gear for yourself, that's another story.

I'm not after glamour, my Roe WAR looks pretty good in the soldiery stuff

So.. there is no reason the level any crafts other then accessories and saving a bit of gill? tho.. gill is easy to come by due the roulettes always need a tank..

bleh then i'll just do some goldsmithing, thx for the tips fellas.

 

[orion434]

Started Animus Book # 6 last night, I have to do the FATE "The Four Winds" and the Dungeon Pharoh Sirius, sons of bitches! I spent 3 hours Fishing and only caught 5 NQ Silver Soverign

The 1st Brayflox HM run I do today will get me to 100% Spiritbond on 9 ilv 70 pieces of Bard Gear... I want to see lots of red Type IV Materia

 

[chris-013]

I did CT for the first time yesterday, that was really boring as a tank...

It's crazy how Tanks can get an insane amount of gold with the duty roulette near 45k gold a day I think. ^^

 

[Ratchet1848]

I am new to the Duty Roulette. I've tried it 3 times and each time got Haukke Manor. Is that because of my level or is it because of bad luck?

 

[Pankratous]

I am new to the Duty Roulette. I've tried it 3 times and each time got Haukke Manor. Is that because of my level or is it because of bad luck?

Bad luck. I'm level 50 and only ever get Cutters Cry or Tam Tara Deepcroft.

 

[aceface]

Tried Turn 7 for the first time last night. So now they've designed a battle where if even one person is looking in the wrong direction, you wipe the raid. That's great. Watching Renauds sprinting around bashing everyone's heads in on wipes was pretty funny though.

I gotta say the Coil music, environment, and story cutscenes are some of the best in the game. I don't know if it's good or bad that they gate this stuff behind the hardest content but it feels rewarding as hell when you get to them.

 

[plake]

I am new to the Duty Roulette. I've tried it 3 times and each time got Haukke Manor. Is that because of my level or is it because of bad luck?

It's RNGesus.

 

[Ratchet1848]

Bad luck. I'm level 50 and only ever get Cutters Cry or Tam Tara Deepcroft.

Good, I don't mind doing the same thing over again, but would like a little variety now and then.

 

[Trojita]

I'm actually pretty excited to see all of the quality of life fixes in the next patch.

 

[dramatis]

I did CT for the first time yesterday, that was really boring as a tank...

What are you saying? Button pushing is fun.

 

[Reknoc]

I am new to the Duty Roulette. I've tried it 3 times and each time got Haukke Manor. Is that because of my level or is it because of bad luck?

sounds like good luck, back in my day you got nothing but tamtara and you liked it, or at least quietly tolerated it.

 

[dwix]

Bad luck. I'm level 50 and only ever get Cutters Cry or Tam Tara Deepcroft.

At least you get two options

I get TTD every. single. time.

 

[Ratchet1848]

At least you get two options

I get TTD every. single. time.

Glad everyone else is having the same issue. I wish real roulette was that easy to guess.

 

[Semper88]

TTD or Thousand Maws here..

 

[omlet]

I did CT for the first time yesterday, that was really boring as a tank...

I did a lot of CT tanking because I got so sick of bad tanks. Rather play tank myself and have a smooth and somewhat dull run than an interesting messy run watching bad MT/OTs ignore instructions/advice. Pretty much guarantee you do enough CTs and you will feel the same.

 

[Sorian]

First page for the sake of first page. Hi everyone!

 

[SnakeLinkSonic]

Tried Turn 7 for the first time last night. So now they've designed a battle where if even one person is looking in the wrong direction, you wipe the raid. That's great. Watching Renauds sprinting around bashing everyone's heads in on wipes was pretty funny though.

I gotta say the Coil music, environment, and story cutscenes are some of the best in the game. I don't know if it's good or bad that they gate this stuff behind the hardest content but it feels rewarding as hell when you get to them.

Compared to T6, that fight seems like a lot of fun. My FC did it for the first time last night.

 

[IMBored]

I did a lot of CT tanking because I got so sick of bad tanks. Rather play tank myself and have a smooth and somewhat dull run than an interesting messy run watching bad MT/OTs ignore instructions/advice. Pretty much guarantee you do enough CTs and you will feel the same.

The question is, where do you position bones?

 

[DarknessTear]

Excited for the new paaatch.

 

[RellyRell28]

Weird I had well over 80 copper ore last night and now I only have one this morning WTF. Has this happened to any one before

 

[Azzurri]

Really need to give the game another shot.

 

[omlet]

The question is, where do you position bones?

The boss or the adds?

Boss you can either stay center platform or go to the north square. It doesn't really matter as long as you don't move him around while fighting? My DF server grouping typically tanks him center, so that's where I tank him, since that's what people are used to. I've tried both ways and center just makes more sense to me as MT, OT, or DPS. I prefer MT to be center tanking if I'm OTing on that fight since I can do a bit of DPS then just turn around and grab skeletons without having to chase them when they spawn.

 

[aceface]

The boss or the adds?

Boss you can either stay center platform or go to the north square. It doesn't really matter as long as you don't move him around while fighting? My DF server grouping typically tanks him center, so that's where I tank him, since that's what people are used to. I've tried both ways and center just makes more sense to me as MT, OT, or DPS. I prefer MT to be center tanking if I'm OTing on that fight since I can do a bit of DPS then just turn around and grab skeletons without having to chase them when they spawn.

On Primal, tanking him in the center is grounds for dismissal from the party.

 

[crazygambit]

Started Animus Book # 6 last night, I have to do the FATE "The Four Winds" and the Dungeon Pharoh Sirius, sons of bitches! I spent 3 hours Fishing and only caught 5 NQ Silver Soverign

The 1st Brayflox HM run I do today will get me to 100% Spiritbond on 9 ilv 70 pieces of Bard Gear... I want to see lots of red Type IV Materia

I did The Four Winds for my book last night. It popped almost immediately and was super easy. It's a boss fate, but there are 4 bosses, so each is really weak.

The Ceruleum Road on the other hand...

I know an NPC is supposed to give it to you, but he just would not appear.

 

[omlet]

On Primal, tanking him in the center is grounds for dismissal from the party.

lol is he too hard for people on Primal to kill while tanked in the center?

 

[irfaanator]

not enough inside jokes in the title. 2/10

 

[orion434]

I did The Four Winds for my book last night. It popped almost immediately and was super easy. It's a boss fate, but there are 4 bosses, so each is really weak.

The Ceruleum Road on the other hand...

I know an NPC is supposed to give it to you, but he just would not appear.

Is that for the same book? I forgot what the other 2 FATE's were. I heard stories that Four Winds takes forever to spawn. It's also in an area I can't sit around and craft while waiting for it to pop.

Is Pharoh Surius part of the main story? I am so far behind with story stuff.

 

[Trojita]

You guys could have Totorak every fucking time, so be thankful you have tam-tara.

 

[crazygambit]

Is that for the same book? I forgot what the other 2 FATE's were. I heard stories that Four Winds takes forever to spawn. It's also in an area I can't sit around and craft while waiting for it to pop.

Is Pharoh Surius part of the main story? I am so far behind with story stuff.

Yeah it's the same book. Pharos Sirius is unlocked in Aleport. It's the one with the siren in the island across from Aleport. I honestly don't remember if it part of the main story or not, but you need it for high level roulette, so you should definitely do it anyway.

High level roulette is much better than expert IMO, since it gives you myth (and you cap on soldiery in no time).

 

[plake]

Is Pharoh Surius part of the main story? I am so far behind with story stuff.

No it's a bonus dungeon so to speak. There are a few of those.

High level roulette is much better than expert IMO, since it gives you myth (and you cap on soldiery in no time).

Hmmm very true. I should start doing those instead of Ex...

 

[Trojita]

This could have been made in the main gaming forum right? Until it reaches 30 days it could be there. Could help advertise the game better.

Also I would have made the thread title: Final Fantasy XIV |OT5| Genderless Dystopia Eternal Friendship for Everyone!

 

[Relix]

Oh... posting in the first page.

Glued to the game again like I was when the beta and 2.0 launched. GAF FC is as awesome as it ever was so I am having a real blast.

 

[IvorB]

Oh cool, a bonus dungeon. I'd better get that unlocked and give it a go. Though my question is: if I've spent my time buying level 90 gear from the Reventant's Toll lady I've kind of killed any hope of finding useful gear in these dungeon's haven't I?

 

[Requiem]

I want to see some Scholar UIs in this thread so I can steal a good one for myself.

And SMN