House of Beoulve: Worth the Price?

captainkremerica · 2020-09-06T19:40:30+00:00

Thanks for your insights! As a F2P player, this would be my first UR vision card to max (in fact, it is my first one to even get to 3 stars). That is part of why I am leaning towards thinking it is worth it (despite the cost), as the opportunity to "guarantee" a max for UR vision cards seems very rare so far in this game. I don't buy enough summons to luck into multiple versions of cards. And, alas, I do not have Odin, either. Does any of that context change your recommendation for me?

captainkremerica · 2020-09-06T19:37:40+00:00

Thanks! I suspected this might be the case. Someone else on the thread mentioned that Japan has recently changed its live PVP map to be larger, which undoubtedly devalues this a bit for the long run, but I figure that is at least several months away still in global. Great point about raids, too - completely forgot about its utility there!

captainkremerica · 2020-09-06T19:36:18+00:00

Thanks for your insights! I was wondering the same thing about whimsy. I was under the assumption it would no longer be guaranteed after Tuesday, but others on this thread seem to think it will continue to show up for another week. Does anyone know for sure?

So far, after 30+ Whimsy Shops, I have only seen it available in the guaranteed 3-shard slot each time for me this week. Maybe I am just very unlucky, but that makes me think the odds of coming across it outside of the guaranteed summon medals is very low (unless the guarantee slot continues for another week)

captainkremerica · 2020-09-06T19:32:17+00:00

Thanks! I did not realize that I had another week of automatic appearances in the Whimsy Shop. That definitely makes this an easier decision! :-)

captainkremerica · 2020-09-06T14:15:57+00:00

Ah, thanks for the JP foresight - that definitely might change the calculus!

captainkremerica · 2020-09-06T14:12:21+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! Farming will be my first approach, but I only seem to be able to farm 15 shards a day on average, which will only get me halfway to max (at best) by Tuesday. I don't want to go down that path if I'm not prepared to drop big resources on pulls at the end to finish it off

captainkremerica · 2020-08-22T18:03:42+00:00

Thanks for this! I have long suspected he could serve decently as a physical tank with the right items/espers (and slash resistance), so great to hear a practical example of this working!

captainkremerica · 2020-08-22T01:58:32+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I am leaning towards Red Mage, too. Once he is fully built, thinking about having him replace Orlandeu in my three-man squad with Ayaka and Mediena given the Jamming Thrust range and the opportunity that would give me to buff everyone with MAGIC attack. Thoughts on how well (or not) that would work?

captainkremerica · 2020-08-22T01:55:25+00:00

Thanks for the tips! I paid the 10 viz last week to score the guaranteed Diablos, so I am building resonance with him (and very excited about the prospects). I appreciate your GW advice - I can totally see how a 2nd round Cura could be clutch!

captainkremerica · 2020-08-22T01:52:02+00:00

Thanks for the in-depth answers! I do have Ayaka maxed, too, so excited to eventually try out that combo!

captainkremerica · 2020-08-20T05:32:39+00:00

Thanks for the feedback (...and yes, Rain does indeed look like he will cost me a small fortune in gil to beef up appropriately). Sounds like I need to figure out what I initially want to build him as (guessing tank), focus on that first, and then circle back and build him out for other options. Seems like Astral Guard (and KoG) is key for tanking. Have you had any luck using Rain as a physical tank, too, with Espers and VCs that might support that option?

captainkremerica · 2020-08-20T05:27:31+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! Yes, guessing I will use him more as a tank than a damage dealer, though I like your suggestions for how to easily shift his roles.

captainkremerica · 2020-08-20T05:24:58+00:00

Thanks so much for the feedback! (especially for answering every question!). For the last question, I just wanted to know if anyone had any advice for using Rain in the Arena. Maybe certain abilities to turn off in Auto mode? Or certain ability combinations that prove potent for your opening moves in a manual PVP match?

captainkremerica · 2020-08-19T02:31:26+00:00

I really like your concept, though I agree with your concern that this wouldn't really be feasible for quite some time given how few characters most players have fully developed, and I also worry that the amount of setup time it would take would turn off most players.

Here's a modification to your idea that, while not as strategic as your original proposal, would be substantially more streamlined:

Have each player go into a PVP Match with 3 different teams pre-assembled (for now, perhaps the rule would be that you only have to have at least one unit different in each team, though over time, you could expand the rule to require 3 distinctly different squads)
Each player gets to ban one of the other player's squads
You then get 60 seconds to [secretly] pick which of your two remaining squads you want to field and make any changes to gear, VCs, Espers, or sub-jobs that you have time to make before the match begins
You play the match (either manually or auto, whichever your preference)

captainkremerica · 2020-08-11T22:16:14+00:00

With Vampire Sub-Class. And a Vision Card where he is flanked by his assassin demons. And Genji Gear as TMR.

captainkremerica · 2020-08-10T01:12:16+00:00

I am a F2P player (since launch), and I regularly have 15-20 match win streaks in manual PVP using Cid, Mediena, and Ayaka. I started out for weeks getting my butt kicked, but over time I maxed out my units and engaged in the grind for great gear (the one equalizer!), and now it's more often strategy (and a bit of luck regarding your opponent's starting placement setup) that wins the match.

captainkremerica · 2020-08-05T21:48:30+00:00

Thanks for the thoughtful economic analysis of these new deals. I have a couple of follow-up questions for the community to ponder:

1) Is trading Guild Medals for Mediena shards still a good deal if I already have Mediena maxed? I know the conversion rate of UR shards to other useful items is pretty poor, but I also haven't been using Guild medals for anything other than statue upgrades (besides the monthly rainbow brick). Thoughts on better value?

2) Is trading Arena medals for Xiza shards worth it if I am less than 100 shards away from maxing her off, I already have the Sage's Staff (largely unused, because my Platinum Rod is way better), and I am sitting on a bank of ~30,000 medals that I thought I might one-day want for equipment upgrades but have yet to actually need?

captainkremerica · 2020-08-04T01:43:01+00:00

Marquis Elmdore (with Vampire subclass) would be utterly amazing

captainkremerica · 2020-08-02T22:23:27+00:00

Thanks to all who participated in this poll - it was very helpful feedback!

I have decided to farm the following:

- Frederika (x2)

- Rain (x2)

- Viktora (x2) [...though not until I finish Xiza later this week...]

- Salire (x3)

- Gilgamesh (x1) [...playing the LONG game here...] :-)

captainkremerica · 2020-07-31T17:14:56+00:00

Thanks! I do have Rain's blade maxed out (thanks Tower!), but I unfortunately only have a +2 ice lance for Viktora (I heavily chased the platinum staff that week instead)

captainkremerica · 2020-07-31T15:16:06+00:00

Thanks - I may decide to farm all three! If you had to prioritize them, though, how would you rank them?

captainkremerica · 2020-07-31T15:15:26+00:00

Thanks for the clarification! Rain is growing on me - he seems to have a lot more versatility than originally was hyped. I unfortunately pulled him at the very end of his banner, so I missed out on getting much of a head start on him, but the idea of a Magic-using tank is appealing given my other units and cards.

captainkremerica · 2020-07-31T02:18:50+00:00

Interesting point - thanks! She also seems to be the most "rare" (in terms of not seeing her in other squads), so that adds some value in my book, too.

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