Super General Discussion 2.0 - Always offering a happy, fun time~!

Will be running Syracus all day on the Aether data center in an attempt to speed up queues and help people get the minion drop there. Don't know how many will be interested considering even after the improved rate of obtaining it Syracus and WoD are deader then ever.

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oh! Nice dancing gifs Aldora!

That will help people decide on what to buy if they only have enough MGP for one ^^

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Thanks! (^_^ ) Each dance costs 80k, so they are quite expensive. (^_^; ) But, since i didn't really have anything else to spend it on, it was a 160k well spent. Hehe. So far, the Thavnarian Dance is my favorite one. (^_^ )-b

Also, i can make gifs like these 2 if people want previews of the other dance emotes as well.

I see that you've finally found yourself a new hairstyle. (^_~ )-b

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Will be running Syracus all day on the Aether data center in an attempt to speed up queues and help people get the minion drop there. Don't know how many will be interested considering even after the improved rate of obtaining it Syracus and WoD are deader then ever.

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I'm guessing that it has something to do with the new contents which has been released in 3.1, like the Diadem. There are quite a few people running that, mostly because they can get 210 gear from there which rivals the Alexander Savage gear. I ran my first Diadem yesterday and i must say, i had loads of fun when people were starting to talk to each other within the party. Other parties shouting that they found a Rank 4 or 5, while giving others a moment to gather up or help out when needed.

So far, i've only entered the Easy version of the Diadem, but those monsters still hurt pretty badly and i really had to work to keep myself alive with some of the Rank 4 or 5 ones.

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So far, i've only entered the Easy version of the Diadem, but those monsters still hurt pretty badly and i really had to work to keep myself alive with some of the Rank 4 or 5 ones.

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I tried the hard version, its not that different. The mobs in the starting area are r3 or r4, and some areas have a cluster of r5 mobs. NMs seem to appear often with people shouting for them, they are the same as the 2.0 S ranks outside the instance.
Everything has a lot of HP but they aren't very difficult.

Every party gets a chest as if you killed it alone if you join another party, like a fate. Would recommend 1 tank 1 healer rest DPS for contribution (its based on damage not hate)

/happydance



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/happydance

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That's... Fast. I've run the Diadem twice now and i (only?) managed to get 7 items so far. (^_^; ) I'm still a loooooong way from that mount.

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That's... Fast. I've run the Diadem twice now and i (only?) managed to get 7 items so far. (^_^; ) I'm still a loooooong way from that mount.

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I got rather lucky I think, I only went to 5 total but the last 3 were strictly farming parties and I rolled a lot of 80+'s ^^

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Hairstyle stuff

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I tried too the new airstyle for elezen (the first is different from miqo'te) but not one was fit for meru.

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This one is too feminine for her, a dark sided warrior of light (what a oxymoron :P . So too cute for use.

bonus: malicious sight
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Next, we have this one. It is a good variation from the other short hair, but it give me some clipping issue with my current glamour, so I discarded.

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This one was the best choice for me, until I discovered a great issue:

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lool at the ear! the hairs are clipping in a awful way. brr. I discarded it immediatly.

and finally if you can manage the horror:

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AAAAAAAAAAAH! Afro Meru! there is no ear, only hairs. AAAAAAAAAAH! Run for your life!

Every once and a while, you have one of those days where suddenly everything clicks without putting much effort into it. For instance, like walking up to a friend and syncing up with her dance routine without even trying.

People would then gather around, start clapping and cheering or even join in on the fun. (^_~ )

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Every once and a while, you have one of those days where suddenly everything clicks without putting much effort into it. For instance, like walking up to a friend and syncing up with her dance routine without even trying.

People would then gather around, start clapping and cheering or even join in on the fun. (^_~ )

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These new dances are really great for dancing in groups hehe - Soph And I grinding our Red Scrips of gathering :3

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OK, I leveled to 60 my blm, now I don't know which class level. I' return to my old class, the paladin, or Itry somemthing different like WHM?

I went BRD > PLD > MCH > DRK/WAR. Currently finishing the last little bit of MCH and leveling DRK and WAR simultaneously. Mostly because of gear so I can level the tanks up at the same time and share gear

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I went BRD > PLD > MCH > DRK/WAR. Currently finishing the last little bit of MCH and leveling DRK and WAR simultaneously. Mostly because of gear so I can level the tanks up at the same time and share gear

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I started off with my PLD and leveled it while traveling through the MSQ. Then leveled my White Mage with dungeons only. Then my BRD with Daily Hunts and Fates.

After that i decided i wanted to clean out as much of my inventory as possible (since i had loads of Tanking and Healing gear by running all those dungeons earlier). So, i started leveling both Astrologian and Scholar simultaneously.

Both of them are Level 59 at the time i was writing this, but they should both be 60 somewhere this weekend (most likely this Saturday). Then i'll be picking up DRK to get it up to 50, so that i can simultaneously level it with WAR.

When those 2 are level 60, i can pick up MCH to get rid of the last bit of leveling gear i have hoarded up.

In short... I'll be busy for a while longer. (^_^; )

I really hate levelling, I find it really difficult? I literally prefer to run in circles on my chocobo for 3 hours (and I have done this before) instead of levelling. Hehe!
I did a combo of BLM and WHM through main story, but levelled BLM to 60 first (whilst my friend and in game husband levelled to 60 on SCH). I then finished WHM, which I've geared. I wanted to level my mage jobs first, and the only jobs I didn't get to 50 from 1.0 and 2.0 are tanking jobs (all 30+, though~!). So, I've slowly levelled a bit of everything without much rhyme or reason. I should focus on getting my gatherers to 60 and a craft to 60, but I've been time poor and I really, really, really hate levelling!

Class unlocked? Check.

Level 30 HQ Leveling gear? Check.

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Alrighty, this kitty is ready for battle!

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Our first encounter with the warriors of darkness gave me some ideas for a new poem, but there is a doubt that torment me:
Those warrior of darkness are just warrior of light in another name, who walk a different path and chose this name for rivality against us, or they have some dark related power lika a Dark Knigth?

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I really hate levelling, I find it really difficult? I literally prefer to run in circles on my chocobo for 3 hours (and I have done this before) instead of levelling. Hehe!
I did a combo of BLM and WHM through main story, but levelled BLM to 60 first (whilst my friend and in game husband levelled to 60 on SCH). I then finished WHM, which I've geared. I wanted to level my mage jobs first, and the only jobs I didn't get to 50 from 1.0 and 2.0 are tanking jobs (all 30+, though~!). So, I've slowly levelled a bit of everything without much rhyme or reason. I should focus on getting my gatherers to 60 and a craft to 60, but I've been time poor and I really, really, really hate levelling!

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I don't know, with this current patch, I really enjoy leveling at dungeon. Pretty fast EXP like it gives almost 1/3 of EXP Bar if you're in odd level (Like 51,53,55,...) with 10% EXP Bonus + Rest Bonus.

Anyways, Currently done SMN/SCH>DRK>AST>WAR>WHM. I probably leveling BLM / PLD next :3

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Our first encounter with the warriors of darkness gave me some ideas for a new poem, but there is a doubt that torment me:
Those warrior of darkness are just warrior of light in another name, who walk a different path and chose this name for rivality against us, or they have some dark related power lika a Dark Knigth?

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Its unclear. But it seems like they are the former, who may be from another world. They clearly don't think highly of what we do.

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Its unclear. But it seems like they are the former, who may be from another world. They clearly don't think highly of what we do.

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I cannot find an answer, instead a wrote another poem, but I think to overdone with dark and gory stuff. I'm almost scared by myself...

If you want comment:
part one:http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest.../blog/2652609/
part two:http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest.../blog/2652612/

I just deleted my character. A ilv201 WHM, 192 SCH/AST with a lv 60 BLM and SMN and all other classes including Crafters above 40. All side quests done... Now I feel as awful as I was feeling playing the character.

:( Why? Why were you feeling awful??

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\(O_O! )/

<Holy> <Hellsguard>!

Remember that i share a video guide a friend of mine made about tanking?

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A friend (and fellow officer) of mine made a very nice guide to tanking in Final Fantasy XIV. I figure i'd share it with you guys. (^_~ )-b

FFXIV Guide: Tanking Fundamentals

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Well... He just finished making a guide for healers as well, so i'd figure i'd share that one with you guys as well. (^_~ )

FFXIV Guide: Healing Fundamentals

I have SOOOOOO much hate for the Idle Imperial. Random on NPCs is so unfair. Like 10% win rate and he has 2 cards i need.

Since i was working on upgrading my Paladin Esoterics Gear with the weekly Void Ark drop, i figured i should do more then just upgrade then to 210. The main reason was that I was starting to see more and more Paladins donning the same armor i was. So, why not change it's color to something i haven't seen running about while we're at it? If other Paladins dyed their gear, it usually was something like Jet Black, Silver, Gold or another type of metallic dye.

Therefor, i decided to give Rose Pink a shot. Just for the fun of it. (^_~ ) And i must say... It didn't look too shabby.

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I think this color fit quite well to your character.

Was trying to get a tank chest or belt piece on my DRK from Void Ark before reset on Monday, come 4am and 3 runs later with no tank drops I was getting a bit miffed. So I got my fourth pop while fishing and had quite possibly the dumbest raid group I've had yet, we actually wiped on the turbine trash. Well, through some miraculous luck or an act of god we did manage to clear and holy crap the Wind-Up Echidna drops. I rolled 5.

5.

A Need shared between 24 players and I rolled a 5.

This was clearly not my day.

PS: I settled on a leg piece <_<

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Was trying to get a tank chest or belt piece on my DRK from Void Ark before reset on Monday, come 4am and 3 runs later with no tank drops I was getting a bit miffed. So I got my fourth pop while fishing and had quite possibly the dumbest raid group I've had yet, we actually wiped on the turbine trash. Well, through some miraculous luck or an act of god we did manage to clear and holy crap the Wind-Up Echidna drops. I rolled 5.

5.

A Need shared between 24 players and I rolled a 5.

This was clearly not my day.

PS: I settled on a leg piece <_<

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Your need is shared only with your party, and since you were the only tank assumed you were tanking.. How did u lost this?

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Your need is shared only with your party, and since you were the only tank assumed you were tanking.. How did u lost this?

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He was trying to get gear that didn't drop.
The 5 was for the minion ^^

@Aldora Oh, that is really feminine but you still look like a tough kitteh >:3 Very nice balance

Meanwhile a lonely DRK return to a Guts-like appareance

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I think this color fit quite well to your character.

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@Aldora Oh, that is really feminine but you still look like a tough kitteh >:3 Very nice balance

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Thank you. /blush

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I managed to get Dark Knight to 50 today, so for me the real challenge starts now. To level both Dark Knight and Warrior to 60. (^_^; )

Well... I'm as ready as i'll ever be, i guess.

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Dear diary, today I cleared Thordan EX (KoR EX) with my neighbor that already clear before. P1 is 73% and what I do just spam Succor on KoR phase 4 above. But I didn't get my book yet :(

P.S. : Farm party is more derp than not-clear party.

I’ve gathered some info about the Anima Relic from the Patch Notes and Reddit, so i figured i’d post it here for reference. (can’t wait to get back home and start with it myself).

In order to prevent spoilers, i’ve placed the following in Spoiler tags.

Quests related:

Step 0: Activate the quest line

As with the 2.0 relic quest, you have to do an initial quest to start the chain. This only needs to be done once. "An Unexpected Proposal" > Idyllshire 5,5 > Rowena. This then sends Gerolt and Ardashir to Azys Lla, where they'll be for you to actually do the quest chain.

Step 1: Get an umbral and astral nodule for the relic base

This requires you to meet a vendor named Syndony on the second floor of the House of Splendors in Revenant's Toll. She requires one of 2 things to give you the two nodules:

1) A fully completed zeta relic - THIS DESTROYS THE RELIC. You can now buy a replica of the Zeta stage from the NPC Drake at Hyrstmill in North Shroud (X:30 Y:20).

2) 18 luminous crystals - 3 from each of the new heavensward zones, namely:

• Luminous Ice Crystal, from the Coerthas Western Highlands
• Luminous Wind Crystal, from the Sea of Clouds
• Luminous Fire Crystal, from Azys Lla
• Luminous Earth Crysta, from the Dravanian Forelands
• Luminous Lightning Crystal, from the Churning Mists
• Luminous Water Crystal, from the Dravanian Hinterlands

Once you have these you can hand them into Ardashir to create the relic base.

Step 2: Awaken the relic base

You need to do the following dungeons (in order?) with the base relic weapon equipped:

• Snowcloak
• Sastasha (hard)
• Qarn (hard)
• Keeper of the Lake
• The Wanderer's Palace (hard)
• Amdapor Keep (hard)
• Dusk Vigil
• Sohm Al
• The Aery
• The Vault

It has been confirmed that you can unsync the dungeons for these runs.

Step 3: Gather materials for the actual relic

The awakened relic is too weak for it's current weapon and needs a new one, which Gerolt can craft for you with 4 new items:

• Enchanted Rubber
• Fast-drying Carboncoat
• Fast-acting Allagan Catalyst
• Divine Water

You can get these from Cristiana at the House of Splendors in Mor Dhona. She will barter the items in exchange for other items.

From the quest text itself:

The goods requested by Cristiana can be obtained through various means including dungeons, beast tribe quests, and crafting. Speak with other players and share information to discover how to find them!

Once you have all 4, you can turn those into Gerolt to get the completed relic.

Additional Information

The Relics will be iLvl 210

Anima Weapon Stats:

Paladin Weapon: Almace

• +78 str
• +82 vit
• +73 skill speed
• +51 crit

Paladin Shield: Ancile

• +31 str
• +33 vit
• +28 det
• +20 parry
• 354 block strength
• 354 Block Rate

Warrior Weapon: Ukonvasara

• +109 str
• +115 vit
• +97 det
• +71 crit

Dark Knight: Nothung

• +109 str
• +115 vit
• +97 det
• +71 crit

Monk Weapon: Verethragna

• +109 str
• +115 vit
• +97 det
• +71 crit

Dragoon: Rhongomiant

• +109 str
• +115 vit
• +102 skill speed
• +68 det

Ninja: Kannagi

• +109 dex
• +115 vit
• +97 det
• +71 skill speed

Bard: Gandiva

• +109 dex
• +115 vit
• +102 crit
• +68 det

Machinist: Armageddon

• +109 dex
• +115 vit
• +97 det
• +71 skill speed

Black Mage: Hvergelmir

• +109 int
• +103 vit
• +97 det
• +71 crit

Summoner: Draconomicon

• +109 int
• +103 vit
• +102 spell speed
• +68 det

White Mage: Majestas

• +109 mind
• +103 vit
• + 115 piety
• +68 det

Scholar: Tetrabiblos

• +109 mind
• +103 vit
• +115 piety
• + 71 crit

Astrologian: Deneb

• +109 mind
• +103 vit
• +115 piety
• +71 crit

I'll be heading to the next state down to see my family tonight ^^
To everyone here, I wish you a safe and very happy Christmas.

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I'll be heading to the next state down to see my family tonight ^^
To everyone here, I wish you a safe and very happy Christmas.

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Merry Christmas, Sa'niquel! Have fun down south (I assume you're going to NSW!). I am preparing for a cyclone up the top end, so hopefully I don't get blown away!!

Merry Christmas all - and to all, a good night! Ho ho ho!
This viper is going to crawl under a rock for a while.

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I'll be heading to the next state down to see my family tonight ^^
To everyone here, I wish you a safe and very happy Christmas.

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May my fellow SGD'ers have a Merry C'rystmas and a very Fantasty-astic 2016!

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Hmmm? What’s this i see when i took a quick peek in the live letter?

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I'm famous! thanks for this Aldora! Happy Holidays!

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Now, where'd he go?

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Well, alt-itis has struck again.

I have made yet another character, this time in Sargatanas. Maybe I'll be able to meet some SGD members. :D

On Aegis, I was lucky to snatch a small house in the Goblet - which I am super happy about! They all sold out so fast. Please come and take a look! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAfmJlkyLyc

I spent literally a whole day and night crafting and decorating, and with the exception of retainer-brought furnishings and a few things I asked friends to craft, I made everything with my own blood, sweat and tail-hairs!

I think I showed a video of my Free Company house in Lavender Beds that I decorated, and I did steal some inspiration from there.

There are some furnishings from the Haukke Manor which aren't in game yet that I would love to add to my house. I took screenshots I'll edit in here later. I do love all the recent additions to furnishings, though! Also, partitions are kind of annoying that they don't take on the wallpaper of the house. The new mahogany door partition is wonderful, however it is in the "riviera" style - I made riviera partitions to form the upstairs kitchen space to make it blend in as well as oasis-style pillars and half-partitions. I hope in the future, that an oasis and glade-style door furnishing will be added!

If only I had the gil to buy a medium or large house - I would have so much fun!! I have had a poke around my new neighbourhood and there are so many large and medium plots for sale, or bought and just empty. I am so jealous of these people!!

Speaking of neighbours, my Japanese neighbours always come into my house and leave me lovely feed back. I have changed some furnishings/layout based on the feedback today! So fun.

Last saturday our FC had a Christmas/New Year celebration mini-event with presents and stuff, and I put together a video of it - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivP_xM6NJWg
The big blue guy featured prominently in the video is Russian Santa a.k.a. Ded Moroz.