I made a similar thread to this one but this one is more elaborate to be honest.
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/th...-Tandem-Trials
Quote Originally Posted by Garota View Post
Well, they did it... They figured out how to implement a small quest relating with Luto & Magian Trials. Although the tandem trial quests really don't really further bond us with our fellows like previous quests, it gives us a pseudo incentive to put more effort to level up these NPCs. However, this trial differs from many other trials... I cannot think of a single magian trial where you complete the task required and completely lose the piece of equipment or weapon. I was hopeful at first to see these Tandem Necklaces etched with a bonus that would enhance our fellows' abilities. So far, all previous gear relating to enhancing our fellows has been greatly underwhelming. Hydra gear from Dynamis Tavnazia & Shinais from Feast of Swords. It just seems that our fellows' survivability & efficiency is not on par with actual players. I personally feel that if I got to keep my Tandem Necklace to sacrifice some of my my personal stats to grant my fellow some Regen or Refresh, it would be far more beneficial to enhancing play time while she's called out without any downtime. And then yeah. Stuff like that. What do you guys think?

P.S. +1 gear is supposed to have a white border and +2 is supposed to have a blue border.
I'll contribute here to this thread, I agree with many of the ideas posted here under this topic. My idea primarily involves Tandem Necklaces being well... Useful... Rather than discarded and turned into Meed for a nearly effortless and unrewarding quest...