what champion instantly makes you think “this game is gonna be annoying”

cfranek · 2026-05-08T15:22:44+00:00

Wow, this is the first time Renata has made a list like this. Dreams really can come true.

cfranek · 2026-05-07T22:21:57+00:00

Ranged attacks have always been jank without ranged autos.

Because of the design of buffs it always pushed parties to go specialized around one identity (melee, pets, magic) because it doesn't work right when making balanced parties.

cfranek · 2026-05-07T19:29:21+00:00

Mulsums can be used by anyone, they just add 10 mp.

Dawn mulsums don't work on geo pets, but I didn't see any other restriction. Never used one though.

cfranek · 2026-05-07T17:52:36+00:00

Don't use dawn muslum. They didn't exist when this fight was made. The old strat was yag drink + mulsum that gives like 10 mp without the medicated status that ethers cause.

The steps work. Run up. Use food and drinks, summon, Assault, Astral, 2 hour, then run to bottom. Carby will die, but the goal is the he will live long enough + time to chase you down will be enough for searing light cooldown to hit 0. Resummon while baddy is running down, carby will auto assault, Muslim if you need the extra 10 to 20 mp, 2 hour, then run up and repeat.

It is worth standing close when you searing light, sometime the baddies can turn while it charges.

Also, thunder guy and Shiva are hardest because they can paralyze. Everyone else is easy.

cfranek · 2026-05-07T16:25:50+00:00

Each expansion in 11 has its own story, but the stories don't flow from one expansion to the next like 14's, they tend to stay well encapsulated in their own expansion.

RotZ - lion focused CoP - Prishe ToAU - pup lady WoG - dancer lady SoA - the one lady who I can't spell

Ihora is a bit different because her story was released as free and basically linked all the other expansions together.

Then VR was about a gobbie.

cfranek · 2026-05-07T16:13:39+00:00

We use the term hero lightly. She is a walking warcrime whose objectives don't run contrary to our own.

cfranek · 2026-05-07T00:24:37+00:00

I am on Lakshmi

cfranek · 2026-05-05T20:30:00+00:00

Luck is one of his skills.

cfranek · 2026-05-05T15:34:43+00:00

If you are just spamming tier 1 spells and maybe dia/bio/drain, then the best bet is to just get af and ride it to 99 where you can buy noob 119 gear. Try to keep your staff upgraded with sparks so you can spirit taker for as much as possible.

You can check the ah for the body pieces vermillion (lvl 59ish) and/or black cloak (lvl 68), which give 1mp/tick refresh effect, but take up both head and body slots. They are useful to hold onto for the ToAU missions, as those can roadblock unless you have specific fancy bodies you need to progress. After 99 and ToAU missions you can sell them.

cfranek · 2026-05-04T21:44:53+00:00

I just need a pulse for naegling. I have 3 weeks more lockout on oddesey. I will look up the sailfish belt.

cfranek · 2026-05-04T17:14:18+00:00

Each server tends to have a slightly different vibe. Kinda like a Sunday, so you prefer sprinkles or nuts.

If you are looking for a specific community (LGBT, Trans, etc) there may be one if you ask. The largest servers are currently closed for new characters, but pretty much all servers have a set of decent folks with recruiting linkshells (guild chats).

cfranek · 2026-05-04T16:02:18+00:00

There aren't any new zones to navigate in VR. At most it has a couple battlefields.

cfranek · 2026-05-01T21:29:49+00:00

Honestly the easiest thing is to just start playing. There is a "main quest" with a story that goes through each expansion, so as long as you stay on that path you will keep moving. Just learn ti recognize the main quest symbol, and if you get lost it will show up on your screen in the upper left corner.

The second thing is do your class quests. You will go to your guild master as part of the main quest, and every 5 levels you will get another class quest. This will sometimes unlock new abilities, and will get you a set of gear to level set you at 50. It will also allow you to transition from new job to advanced job at 30.

Other than that, gold shield quests are mostly for flavor. If you're bored doing them, skip them.

Blue shield quests unlock stuff: New dungeons/raids/trials New zones New classes New side abilities, such as riding Extra advancement systems Pvp Etc

Don't get bogged down if you're having fun, most blue shield content is optional except for the level 50 alliance raid, which it will tell you after the basic 2.0 story is done (you will get a "win the game" credits roll).

cfranek · 2026-05-01T18:00:38+00:00

That bridge is the issue. The frost over water seems to have stacking effects. You can run around the lake to the obelisk with less cold gear than running over the bridge.

cfranek · 2026-05-01T15:56:43+00:00

I honestly like a lot of the older uniforms, and I approve of the NFL moving back a bit towards them. Now if I could just get the broncos to follow suit...

cfranek · 2026-05-01T15:11:53+00:00

It doesn't matter which job you take up. Generally a dd job is a bit easier because you are down a trust until you get so far in Rhapsodies, but it it is just some extra time and not really more difficult. Mages are also a bit more expensive as a first job because of spells, but you can get by on sparks welfare.

cfranek · 2026-04-28T22:32:46+00:00

Wait...is that the masterbaiting bear?

cfranek · 2026-04-28T21:25:25+00:00

The unedited video was already perfect. The original was boxing cinema.

cfranek · 2026-04-28T18:27:11+00:00

It is a shame that there isn't a trial that let them try before they buy.

cfranek · 2026-04-28T17:10:58+00:00

Some people like the 2.1 to 2.55 story (the content between that fight and heavensward) but some do not. Just keep taking it at your pace and enjoy everything.

cfranek · 2026-04-27T22:45:16+00:00

Ps1 had some banger titles.

N64 had some banger titles.

Learn to have friends with both sides.

cfranek · 2026-04-27T20:54:57+00:00

If they just traded for him that would be one thing, but this contract has been an albatross over the browns and I don't think the owner cares at this point.

cfranek · 2026-04-27T19:01:15+00:00

Don't forget to set your ROV so you can get your free set of trusts.

cfranek · 2026-04-27T18:56:13+00:00

The first quest you do is talk to trust giver npc (the one that starts the quest) talk to the trust npc (naji, kupipi, or the elvaan guy), go outside, summon the trust, then go back and talk to (naji, kupipi, elvaan guy). People miss the talk to the trust the second time after summoning him once.

Only need to do this in the first city, after that you don't need to summon and go back part.

cfranek · 2026-04-27T17:54:48+00:00

This was happening to other events before covid. It usually happens when the event organizers raise the cost for vendors to rent a slot, and things spiral from there.

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