Geode's Drop Rate......

[Godofgods]

while the problems with flame is undeniable, breeze geodes are not to far behind. While their are indeed easier places to find wind weather then it is fire, the sheer amount needed is overwhelming. Along with Str+ weapons (flame geode), Eva weapons (breeze) are among the most popular elemental trial weapons.

The issue is that most jobs that would be interested in an Eva weapon are jobs that can use two weapons; such as Nin and Thf. So many of them have to do two separate trial weapons. And that really adds up.

15 geodes + 40 geodes = 55 geodes * 2 weapons = 110 geodes. (Granted thats accurate for any two weapons) But thats still a lot. And for elements like flame or breeze which hover around 50k and 30k each on my server, thats a bit insain from a developmental stand point. (that 5.5M and 3.3M respectively) And since that many are usually not on AH at once, and if someone tries to buy them, ppl will just jack up the price more, your looking at even more gill.
The other sad part about it is with the drop system of them as it is, you only get one every 5 min i believe. So if you tried to farm them, assuming you got one every 5 min exactly, that would still be over 9 straight hours of farming. And since we all no they wont drop so exactly, your looking at quite a long time. ... ... ... And thats just for one job.
That might be acceptable if they were ultimate weapons or something, but considering the time it takes for emp/relic/mystic, we really don't need a fourth super long or expensive weapon.

So an ease of restrictions on these geodes would be of benefit i feel. Be it drop rate, or increase weather conditions/locations.

[Tsukino_Kaji]

while the problems with flame is undeniable, breeze geodes are not to far behind.

Sky, they drop like crazy.

[Trumpy]

are geodes like beastmen seals where you need to get exp for them to drop or can u slaughter any mob for them? i cant really remember but im thinking you need to get exp, is that right?

[RAIST]

are geodes like beastmen seals where you need to get exp for them to drop or can u slaughter any mob for them? i cant really remember but im thinking you need to get exp, is that right?

The theory can vary depending on where you ask, probably because of when they got added. Seen claims from experience yielding 50+ to needing to be DC to a 75. I lean more towards EP at 75 (56+), but usually am on something around 60+. If it can spawn level 60+ (like, say a range of 58-62)...you can pretty much count on geodes to drop from them.