Vana’diel's MonSTAR Screenshot Campaign (NA/EU) - Submission Thread

[Zhexos]

Please post your submissions for the Vana’diel MonSTAR Screenshot Campaign in this thread!

You can read over the full details here (http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/56085).

This thread is for submissions only.

We ask that you use the Discussion/Practice Thread (http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/56087) to practice submitting or to talk about the event.

All non-submission posts in this thread will be moderated.

[Moonja]

https://i.imgur.com/dcr4vZw.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster: I like to talk with Qiqirns about ghooooosts!

[VoiceMemo]

http://www.y-tech.us/ffxi/images/vmgjallar.png

Reason why I picked this monster: The final monster to kill to finish Gjallarhorn, I got the kill back in the day when you had to kill it within 1 minute or it warped, 1 chance every run. Thanks to DynamisLordsII. It started my long career as bard.

[Goobis]

https://i.imgur.com/FvZjHHq.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster: There is nothing more fierce than a Red Mage. Except... maybe a dragon. These fearsome beasts still give me chills when running through Riverne.

[Mnejing]

https://i.imgur.com/jHsEyPg.png

Reason why I picked this monster: I just love their pirouetting spin motions.

[Chons]

https://i.imgur.com/ysE5XEH.jpg

[Nahmie]

https://i.imgur.com/oS4E2Mu.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster: I'm waiting forever to proc red...

[Dew]

https://i.ibb.co/HXRGspy/leafkin.png


Reason why I picked this monster: Leafkins are the best monsters in the game. A life without leafkins is not a life.

[Futz]

http://i.imgur.com/3foqUtA.jpg (https://imgur.com/3foqUtA)

Reason why I picked this monster: Follow him for awhile to see the funniest animation on game.

[bpfinsa]

https://i.imgur.com/A76VnYD.png

Reason why I picked this monster: It is truly a masterpiece of Orcish engineering.

[Kyuichichi]

https://i.ibb.co/r6hcNYb/img-20191111-212101.jpg (https://ibb.co/fpWnLf8)


Reason why I picked this monster: Because it is my new favorite mount and, as a tarutaru, I can finally see Vana'diel from a different point of view!

[Ilisidi]

https://i.imgur.com/MeGdQA9.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster:
The Crawler always reminds me of my first steps out of my beloved Windurst into the wide world of Vana'diel. With their many legs they have a very smooth gait, I want to lay down on my Crawler mount and snooze while it gently runs me all over Vana'diel.

[Rajang]

https://i.imgur.com/jq0mOz5.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster: I like turtles. I enjoyed doing the GoV's involving these guys and the big worms, because they were pretty tough at the time and the brown caskets would occasionally drop neat stuff.

[Avereith]

https://i.imgur.com/L1FSixY.png

Reason why I picked this monster:
I chose Aello because she's cute and pink and likes to give me lots of heavy metal pouches!

[finalwolf]

https://i.imgur.com/tXqGSAT.png
Reason why I picked this monster:
I picked the tarutaru version of the Fomors. It was great to see different Fomor races, since only the elvaan version existed in the beginning. I feel a kindred bond with these little dark souls (especially this one, looks like its falling asleep in the classroom taught by the galka bard Fomor.)

[Fightmusician]

https://i.imgur.com/7qzcCo4.png

Reason why I picked this monster: The Demons in this game look awesome and have always been something I look forward to seeing.

[Inem]

https://i.imgur.com/UgaSYs4.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster:

I chose the Tunnel Worm because its one of the first monsters you see and it was strange looking.

[Typral]

https://i.imgur.com/S4AZDzp.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster:

I chose the Leafkin because they have a unique design and are cute.

[Immortta]

https://i.imgur.com/fQRauGX.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster:

I love the lore behind Flayers and how they look cool.

[jjm8781]

https://cdn.ffxipro.com/images/ss/full/Xi8Y2MPRyu5ZBuS1.jpg

reason I chose this monster: this was part of my first Rema way back in the day

[Oheyo]

https://i.ibb.co/vLSdVTc/submitter-201911.png (https://ibb.co/c2j8kZy)
Reason why I picked this monster:
Twisted branches, gnarled trunk towering high above me.
It reaches both claw-like distorted limbs towards me in anger.
Do I run? Do I hold my ground? There's so many of them!
Mesmerized by their bulbous glowing eyes, I stand firm my ground!
Victory shall be mine!!

[Thary]

http://imageshack.com/scaled/medium/924/fLH8il.jpg
Reason why I picked this monster: You actually had to hunt this thing down, running around spamming widescan and you never knew when or exactly which zone it was going to appear in making it one of the most annoying HNMs to camp. I liked it because everyone had a good chance of claiming it.

[esdain]

Reason why I picked this monster: I spent 2 years going 1/52 on this ring.

https://puu.sh/EDzYT/f0e275fead.jpg

[Dibs]

https://i.imgur.com/gQRBt9S.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster: In 1997 I spent (literally) hours battling these critters in East Saruta. Still love the humble Bumblebee.

(Well, that was embarrasing.)

[Goldsmith]

https://i.imgur.com/8wP8ndE.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster:
A fantasy story is not complete without a fairy or a pixie!

[Anza]

Shantotto is enough of a monster in her normal diminutive form... But D.Shantotto? Truly a horrifying (and hilarious) MonSTAR - especially the MEGA SIZED version...

https://i.imgur.com/ej5B96I.png

[Iceni]

https://i.imgur.com/xjc1rNe.png

Reason why I picked this monster:
A bubbly NM for a bubbly Tarutaru!
Besides, your first NM is always special <3

[unagihito]

https://i.imgur.com/ijnb14H.png

Reason why I picked this monster:
Big Hpemde follow you around just wanting to be pet.

[Cherrywine]

https://i.imgur.com/LXeix2j.png

Reason why I picked this monster: It was the first I ever encountered, over 15 years ago.

[Sylfeya]

https://i.imgur.com/DmzpzUw.jpg
Reason why I picked this monster:
It drops the Immortal Molt: "The molt of a highlander lizard, shed in a climactic battle with another of its kind. There can be only one!"

[kaht]

http://cdn.guildwork.net/albums/images/5dcbaa2722c3923510804c29.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster:
No more (in)famous monster exists in the Final Fantasy franchise!

[Skorion]

Reason why I picked this monster: I like the big thunderous lugs because they make the ground shake.

https://i.imgur.com/Rq5WpTX.jpg

[Minamikun]

https://i.imgur.com/GH2RvWl.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster:
I still remember that I get killed by Stonega IV very first time visiting Jeuno. Still we can't cast Stonga IV!

[Znitch]

https://i.imgur.com/qtfJYYG.png
Reason why I picked this monster: My new Mog Garden buddy complements my new FFXI t-shirt very well ^^.

[Ole]

https://i.imgur.com/XTMTZMt.jpg
Reason why I picked this monster: Nothing to see here, just a couple of goblins hanging out...

[nsqwalker]

http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5aaa/nctzqhg1uxqf7r8zg.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster: Sometimes this monster and other gigas types would be used for leveling in Lower Delkfutt's Tower. I liked this one's ability to pick up chunks of the floor and throw it at you.

[axemtitanium]

https://i.imgur.com/hgigFl8.png

Reason why I picked this monster:
The most iconic enemy in the game. I was fascinated by these guys' story when I started in Windurst all those years ago.

Name: Basilikos
Server: Sylph

[Leosin]

https://i.ibb.co/yWk1YpV/Leo191113211817b.jpg
Reason why I picked this monster:
I've always loved the color of the Lynx and Charged Whisker was always a favorite BLU spell. :D

[LockeMuhe]

https://i.imgur.com/ne2ADTd.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster:
I adore the Light Elemental's colors and I find its scarcity intriguing, making hunting them all the more exciting and rewarding.

[Papesse]

https://i.imgur.com/qOqHslO.png
Reason why I picked this monster: Vampyrs are fearsome and enigmatic creatures. Although they are intelligent and able to speak they are not much involved in the story and keep a part of mystery. They also have a terrifying appearance.

[Msbellabellgirl]

https://i.imgur.com/CefQJjc.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster:
Belladonnas are REALLY pretty. They also are similar to my character name :P (Msbellabellgirl). Also they are a RDM which is the current job I am focusing on. Few people have the chance to admire the artistry of the Belladonnas because they are too busy trying to not die to their powerful spells and weaponskills. This one is found in Escha - Zi'tah! (Edited out names per rules).

Character: Msbellabellgirl
Server: Asura

<I am so sorry; I just now learned how to directly link the image instead of an indirect link>.

[immortalmoon]

https://i.ibb.co/SmV76W3/Imm191114081452a.jpg
Reason why I picked this monster: They like to hold a grudge!

[Criba]

https://i.imgur.com/CZTMYvg.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster : I really love the spawn mechanism of that big antlion monster that requires NM Lachrymater as a bait..........as in the real world of bugs!!!!

[Kazushi]

https://i.imgur.com/sLI7a5M.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster: He has taken two weeks of attempts at feeding a Watermelons to evolve. It is my new Mog Garden record.

[Heck]

http:////i.imgur.com/WN22Em8.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster: For all the hours spent camping Fafnir back in the early 2000s for the legendary Ridill that never drops!

[Meue]

https://i.imgur.com/Rlngrit.png

Reason why I picked Qiqirns: Because doooooooooon't eeeeat meeeeeeeeeeeee!

[Dekusuta]

https://i.imgur.com/WhidzJP.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster: The sight of Goobbues and crawlers in rolanberry fields always bring warm memories of my first trip to Jeuno from the Republic of Bastok.

[Brickhouse]

https://i.imgur.com/lmA1LHD.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster:
{Refresh} {Can I have it?}

[Littlewilly]

https://i.imgur.com/nMls8rB.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster:
I just want to bazaar in peace.

[Kerowyn]

https://i.imgur.com/UNAb4eC.jpg?1

Reason why I picked this monster:

Goobbues look awesome, and I have great memories of farming them with friends back in the day when tree cuttings were worth something!

[Morovich]

https://i.imgur.com/lPuvMZc.png?2

Reason why I picked this monster: See a Ul'xzomit being followed by, one can only assume their offspring, was always a little humorous.

[Gukai]

https://i.imgur.com/lRXPU0R.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster:
Back in the day before power leveling, running into this kitty cat came with a sense of dread, and always made my pulse race trying to sneak by. It was the first rush I had in FFXI.
Then, in the glory days of Ballista, it was an incredible sight to see a dozen BST-controlled tigers charge forth at each other in battle. Wicked and amazing.

[Agrestic]

https://i.imgur.com/6ZuJDuS.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster:
I like the idea that adamantoises now have a natural habitat, instead of being limited to rare, solitary monsters fought solely for their treasure. Pygmytoises are also surprisingly tiny considering their family average. It's endearing.

[SephYuyX]

Reason why I picked this monster:
I chose King Behemoth because he was one of the most fun HNMs to fight. So much kiting and CFHing. It was fun to make him angry.
https://i.imgur.com/2YeaqTd.jpg

[Maroc]

https://imgur.com/3y9BWTC.png[/IMG]

Reason why I picked this monster:
I chose the Leech because of all the fun... memories I had with them in the Caedarva Mire
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[Alekzander]

https://i.imgur.com/3IS1ZyY.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster: Soloing Ebony Puddings for merits was like a rite of passage for black mages back in the day.

[Sevrina]

https://i.imgur.com/kJVS6xl.png


Reason why I picked this monster: After traversing through a labyrinth of a deadly forest, we come upon a giant tree of pure malice. The horrors that occurred here...unspeakable...

[Yeppuda]

https://i.imgur.com/58HNpGL.png

Reason why I picket this monster: It was the first one that scared me so much, that I've had nightmares about. Still gives me the chills every time I pass around it.

[phunkism]

https://i.imgur.com/d9EANO1.png

Reason why I picked this monster:

Great monster design and a scary zone to go with it.

[Xenomemory13]

https://i.imgur.com/3HLEKFm.jpg
The reason why I picked this monster:
I chose the Black Tri-Stars, wait I mean Black Triple Stars because of Gundam reference and their "Jet Stream Attack"
The Gar Brothers should bow down to them for the first Black Tri-Stars reference


http://www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/ff11/detail/649/649_6.jpg

[TaruPanda]

I like cats :)
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/316418533657542658/645083936648724490/Byakko.JPG

[Tammyrose]

https://i.imgur.com/nCzIbGz.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster: Frogs are so cute! I love how these just jump at you and try to smack you in the head.. Or maybe they just want cuddles :p

[DerianX]

https://i.imgur.com/Npb1VSt.jpg
Reason why I picked this monster: Sometimes this chariot just needs a little spinning slash. Which brings people together.

[Kyte]

https://bucket.bluegartr.com/47b352026b71a7c449a656048a7ccac0.png

Reason why I picked this monster: I've always found it interesting that this is, seemingly, the only horse in the world- yet the denizens of Vana'diel know of what creature this monstrous mount resembles.

[Teivel]

Been Caring for Ferromantoise for a couple months now soon he'll be the size of the Great Genbu
https://i.imgur.com/dnKCU7M.jpg

[Aerin92]

https://i.imgur.com/7lFBmUj.jpg
Reason why I picked this monster: This crab washed up on deck to welcome me on my first trip to Al Zahbi.

[Aussie]

https://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa229/LinkHyruleIV/Aussie%20MonSTAR%20FFXI%20contest.jxr.jpg (https://s200.photobucket.com/user/LinkHyruleIV/media/Aussie%20MonSTAR%20FFXI%20contest.jxr.jpg.html)

Reason why I picked this monster:
Magic pots are mysterious Arcana monsters that like to check out what you are up too! This one wanted to get to the treasure chest before me.

[oreana]

The reason I picked this monster: While swimming, my son wanted me to act like a crab, ever since then I have enjoyed using this mount and will come and watch these crustaceans at beaches or ponds. Because It seems I'm a little crabby according to my child.

https://i.imgur.com/IAjy7qO.jpg

[Semco]

https://i.imgur.com/VQgDbai.png
Reason why I chose this monster: He keeps me company in my Mog Garden

[Liokora]

https://i.imgur.com/1c14FYk.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster:
My boyfriend and I spent night killing those for their wings, I found the name quite funny and now, we're just saying "Chapuli" for no real reasons :o

[Whar]

https://i.imgur.com/vPRypgR.png

Reason why I picked this monster:
I hunted this guy for ages just to get, what I believed to be, one of the coolest titles in the game.

[zoroz]

https://imgur.com/Nczgwi1.png[/lmg]

Reason why I picked this monster: i have good time with it in the past

[invincible]

https://imgur.com/5bbvhkx.png[/IMG]

Reason why I picked this monster: I just love kill them

[Liwa]

https://imgur.com/U5stUDO.png[/lmg]

Reason why I picked this monster: i like sheeps's meet

[Maroc]

https://imgur.com/H2U0Kmw.png[/lmg]

Reason why I picked this monster: Follow him for awhile

[Maroc]

https://imgur.com/C77YrrF.png[/lmg]

Reason why I picked this monster: i like bats

[Aerandir]

https://i.ibb.co/88pRbbT/ose.png
Reason why I picked this monster: Ose is one of the first NMs I camped with a long time friend. We decided to go back to its domain (which was also one of the more memorable exp camps in the game) and pay it a visit. Also Coeurls have always been a favorite monster type of mine.

[Aneviaul]

https://i.ibb.co/j5qH8Vf/Picture.png
Reason why I picked this monster: Coeurls, and specifically Ose, are the most nostalgic memory of FFXI and why I continue to play the game with a friend that Ose introduced me to.

[Reain]

https://i.imgur.com/4uWiKKV.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster: It knows Massacre Elegy!

[sorendawn]

https://i.imgur.com/cFh72HB.png
Reason why I picked this monster: Because I'm the bomb

[Asmodee]

https://i.imgur.com/5XZFR1L.png
Reason why I picked this monster:
Finally an automaton i can kick!

[Natwonatwo]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49076787321_5062df7d3d_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hLKn4x)


Reason why I picked this monster: because Almighty Apkallu actually exists!

[Maniel]

https://i.imgur.com/38cyGMD.png

Reason: It wasn't until I got a better computer that I realized that the circles that I thought were a pugil's nose were actually its eyes!

[Khajit]

https://bucket.bluegartr.com/ad8b825e9ab828aed9438992c6aeb6d7_1280.png

Reason why I picked this monster:
Punching your server is the simplest way to make your drops fall out and even fix the version updates! Definitely not a placebo

[acco]

https://i.imgur.com/JXcrxTk.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster: "you're as cold as ice...."

[Meesha]

https://i.imgur.com/FiOwIIz.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster: I love me my fishies!!!

[Debunya]

https://i.imgur.com/lXhe5L2.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster: I remember the day when I collected a Bomb Coal from an Explosure in Garlaige Citadel for Genkai/Limit Break 1.

[Kelth]

https://i.imgur.com/3B0e2kM.jpg
Reason why I picked this monster:
Bugards: The perfect mix of ferocious and doofy.

[Dragoy]

Reason why I picked this monster:

Can't really pick one over everything else... but while Jormungand might not be as popular as in the past, I'd still say it's a "MonSTAR" for sure. Always fun to take a walk with too!

https://i.imgur.com/AELXMqa.png

[Silvchan]

Reason why I picked this monster: I loved fighting puks all through ToAU. Now they are back in Escha Z!

https://oi105.photobucket.com/albums/m211/VVasaki/sea%20puk.jpg

[Birkin]

Reason why i picked this monster:

In honor to every player that has "leeched" experience or capacity points at least once (including myself), I want to give an honorific mention to the leech! One of my favourite monster types. SE, add a giant leech mount please :p


https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/764978252644406404/4BCF9917A22C203630FCC1F775E2B970AD6DC51E/

[Funk]

https://i.imgur.com/EMD696x.png

Reason why I picked this monster: Fighting these huge enemies is always a blast!

[Chillo]

https://i.imgur.com/FO4VmYB.png

Reason why I picked this monster:
What other adventure has involved us turning into Qiqirn children to defeat the Moogle Godfather?

[Shadowave]

https://i.ibb.co/3yrb0fF/Ala191117153627a.jpg

Reason why I picked this monster:

The mandragora family is the most adorable monster in all of Vana'diel. They are all so cute and cuddly. I love it when they follow you around. :)

[Xtreme]

https://i.imgur.com/zpdD4k4.jpg


Reason why I picked this monster: Tiny Mandragora is a cute starter monster to kill just outside of Windurst. It makes me cry seeing their dead bodies!

[Magitaru]

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img921/8217/Iww6R3.jpg
Reason why I picked this monster: Pixies will cure and resurrect you even if you attack them first. We need more helpful monsters in this game!