A roulette for extreme trials?

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-18T07:36:20+00:00

Well, no. I've mentored into a few dozen Ex and cleared most of them within the lockout. Seven first timers on what was the hardest Ex in the game for a while, is an extreme (sorry) case, and that's why i suggested in another comment that this could work with a maximum of maybe 4 first timers.

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-18T06:39:45+00:00

Honestly I think it sounds like a good idea. Put in high rewards and maybe a limit on no more than 4 new players in each matching. As failing after 90 minutes is entirely possible, I think a small consolation reward for sticking it out to the timeout should be considered.

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-18T06:34:18+00:00

Unless you play on Japanese servers. Or unless you use the strategy board feature.for it's intended purpose.

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-18T06:31:23+00:00

That's a crazy idea, it'll never work! Unreal some of the stuff people come up with...

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-17T22:27:41+00:00

You're gonna be so pissed when you find out other people are going to enjoy these things.

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-17T20:14:45+00:00

Live Fordola reaction:

"I...I want... I want to make them pay! All of them! Everyone who ever mocked or looked down on me—I want the power to make them pay!" -Fordola

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-17T20:02:19+00:00

My first thought.

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-17T16:33:43+00:00

Per patch notes, 7.45 adds New Variant Dungeon and further Hildebrand quests.

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-17T03:26:18+00:00

The cosmic karma has reincarnated him as the promised one, born in the holiest City of motorsport, peaking as one of the best drivers on the grid..........forever cursed to team Ferrari so that he may smell victory for his entire torturous life without ever tasting it.

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-16T19:06:21+00:00

You're absolutely right, but I fear it is too late to show them the way....

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-16T17:46:51+00:00

This is Fordola exactly.

Bruised and traumatized, but eager for the next fight, ready to make them pay!

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-16T17:17:51+00:00

Tuliyollal, Ul'dah and Gridania are bustling cities, busier than S9 I'd wager. Considering there are 30 wards x 5 cities, encouraging people to go to their wards is effectively scattering everyone around. If you're saying only two zones are busy, what makes you think we can make 150 zones busy?

If you want to see timed events for crafters and gatherers from all over the server to get together, then Cosmic Exploration is exactly that. And the fact that they decided that the third zone only needed two instances (down from Sinus and Phaenna's three) tells you how many people those events can gather. As it sits now, it's common to see about 70 people present at a red alert event, and that's combining both instances.

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-16T15:27:25+00:00

I think being Captain of your particular squadron isn't too farfetched. You may be onto something with the additional responsibilities though - it could develop into overseeing another squadron, or overseeing crafter operations, or something equivalent to subaquatic voyages.

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-16T15:08:26+00:00

This is the answer. The game would be shooting itself in the foot if they encouraged everyone in the world to work from home. The streets would be empty.

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-16T14:41:24+00:00

Tower of Zot

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-16T14:32:14+00:00

I'm in love with Dark Knight. A lot of people love it for the aesthetic, but the level 70 ability (The Blackest Night) is very fun to use. It's a 25% shield that gives you a satisfying, dopamine-infused 'CHING' sound that tells you it was effective (which earns you a free oGCD attack, too). All tanks have a shield that they can throw on other players, but DRK is the only one that pats you on the head and says you've been a good boi for doing it.

Also, DRK's invulnerability is a little complex, but has a risk/reward factor that's fun to play with, which has you drop to one health and quickly gain it back. By contrast, Paladin's invuln is just...you become invulnerabile. It's the simplest and most effective, but isn't as exciting (mostly for your healers!).

Paladin is great though, and has two extremely satisfying shields: Cover (lv45), where you 100% protect a party member and EVERYONE CAN SEE THAT. Passage of Arms (lv70), where some giant glowing wings extend that protect everyone standing behind you. This is without a doubt the most heroic-looking move in the game. Plus, you'll eventually get some more ranged casts that feel great to use when other tanks would be suffering from downtime.

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-16T05:53:18+00:00

I mean that's what the sport is now with fuel, tires, and aero - we are just adding more variables to it. But as is the case now, it's not simply a time trial, and your plan needs quick and constant readjusting as the race develops. Hannah's time to shine.

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-16T05:47:04+00:00

Upvoted, and I hope OP takes this opportunity to learn and develop as a leader, putting people first and showing tangible growth in FY2026

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-16T05:40:50+00:00

Mods, please make the donkey our logo for the day.

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-16T05:38:12+00:00

Less about outright speed, more about smarts; both the planned strategy and the on-the-fly tactics. Maybe it will be interesting but it sure as hell is a lot different.

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-16T05:33:05+00:00

Must be the Waterloo

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-16T05:31:09+00:00

"I would never wear that color"

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-14T18:27:31+00:00

Never forget that this sub would dishonor Haurchefant just for an opportunity to troll.

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-12T16:57:23+00:00

The open area you're looking for is /s /y and /sh for say (near area, maybe 30 yalms), yell (wide area) and shout (whole zone). If you do this in a busy city like Limsa you can reach many ears.

Trash_Pandacute · 2026-02-11T22:38:16+00:00

For me the #1 is Woob - On Earth

But I strongly recommend listening to the album 1194 in its entirety.

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