Squadron Recruits

I know the comments stating why a recruit joined is based on which challenge log led to getting them, but are the recruits themselves (name, race, looks, etc) based on it as well? I'd thought the rest was random (from amongst a collection of possible recruits).

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Originally Posted by CUTS3R

PS: I'll extend my question to all the people who have obtained Femroes recruits, please tell me from what type of content yours was from. I want to make a full Femroe squadron.

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I got one from a Gold Saucer challenge (one of the mini-game challenges, either "Size Doesn't Matter" or "From Small Things"). I'm just not sure if that's relevant.

Well, probably. It seems all of us getting gag recruits are doing so via Gold Saucer.

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Originally Posted by Niwashi

I know the comments stating why a recruit joined is based on which challenge log led to getting them, but are the recruits themselves (name, race, looks, etc) based on it as well? I'd thought the rest was random (from amongst a collection of possible recruits).

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Yes Recuits appearance and background are not random. Only thing random is when they become recuitable.

Each Challenege Log has their own unique set of Recuits.

For example, the GS challenge log contains funny looking recuits which among them is a snowman dressed lalafell and even a bunny girl.

Those are the more rare type recuits as the more rare the recuit is the more unique their appearance and they even start out at a much higher level than Common type recuits.

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Originally Posted by Niwashi

I know the comments stating why a recruit joined is based on which challenge log led to getting them, but are the recruits themselves (name, race, looks, etc) based on it as well? I'd thought the rest was random (from amongst a collection of possible recruits).

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I can confirm that a recruit can come from more than one type of challenge log. But it's still possible certain logs have a pool of recruits, just that there's some overlap.

So far I have seen specific recruits come from two different types of activities.

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Originally Posted by Hestern_Nestern

I just got him right now from entering into three chocobo races. Now if all of my recruits could look like him, I'd be a happy lieutenant. I am having trouble kicking people out, though. As soon as they walk through the door I feel already attached and responsible for them. I don't want them to be sad, I don't want to ruin dreams!

*takes this squadron business way too seriously*

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Jealous! I already complete enter chocobo race 20 times and win 1 time and still can't get it :(

That femroe that was just posted? I got it from running dungeon roulette and her recruit line was "many heroic deeds"

from a total of nine completed challenges:

Fearless Fawn, female Roegadyn archer, from Gold Saucer challenge "Size Doesn't Matter"

Tewawa, female Lalafell arcanist, from DoH challenge "Crafting up a Storm"

Mumutano, male Lalafell gladiator, from FATE challenge "Fated to Wander"

(nothing particularly noteworthy about any of their gear)

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Originally Posted by HaelseMikiro

I have the mission, but the commander guy says "Honestly, the squadron isn't ready for this yet".
So most of my members are now 22, and I'm either waiting for levels to get me to the stats I need for it, or getting a new recruit to replace one of my 2 lancers. I've already used all my daily trainings, so maybe I'll start the special mission tomorrow.

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Yea mine are 23 but I was going to have them get to at least lvl 25 before doing it. Hopefully we can rank up after they rank up. But I am still betting on them having to get to lvl 60

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Originally Posted by Niwashi

from a total of nine completed challenges:

Fearless Fawn, female Roegadyn archer, from Gold Saucer challenge "Size Doesn't Matter"

Tewawa, female Lalafell arcanist, from DoH challenge "Crafting up a Storm"

Mumutano, male Lalafell gladiator, from FATE challenge "Fated to Wander"

(nothing particularly noteworthy about any of their gear)

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Ya common recuits tend to feel normal in appearance compared to the rare ones.

the Snowman Lalafell and Bunny Girl recuit are GS challenge exclusive recuits but they are rare recuits so it is base on luck if you get them or not.

I have a doubt here guys, I have a gla ilvl 14 that is 64/16/42 , but on my recruit list I have another gla lvl 10 with 60/14/40.

Will the new gla become stronger if she reached the same lvl ? or the stats does change at all and is only with training?

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Originally Posted by Frederick22

I have a doubt here guys, I have a gla ilvl 14 that is 64/16/42 , but on my recruit list I have another gla lvl 10 with 60/14/40.

Will the new gla become stronger if she reached the same lvl ? or the stats does change at all and is only with training?

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They will be identical at the same level.

Aslo im still kind confuse what is the best or recomened way to train your squadrons, what stats are more necesary than orthers.

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Originally Posted by Daranion

That femroe that was just posted? I got it from running dungeon roulette and her recruit line was "many heroic deeds"

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That... You may be onto something there.

Here's my recruits and what I did to get them off the top of my head:
- Cecily (Female Hyur Conjurer) - Default
- Nanasomi (Male Lalafell Archer) - Default
- Hastaloyea (Male Roe Warrior) - Default
- Inghilswys (Female Roe Lancer) - "I was inspired by your countless deeds of heroism." (Might have come from 'Feeling Lucky' or 'Dungeon Master')
- Ceaulie (Female Elezen Archer) - "I wish to emulate your calm and resourcefulness in the face of chaos." (Might have come from 'Exercising the Right')
- Mumutano (Male Lalafell Gladiator) - "I wish to emulate your calm and resourcefulness in the face of chaos." (Might have come from 'Fated to Wander')
- Callous Steed (Male Roe Thaumaturge) - "I wish to serve under an officer that can balance work and play." (Came from 'Come Play Lord')
- V'nbolo (Female M'iqote Archer) - "I would follow a commander that appreciates the blessings of nature." (Came from 'The Gathering Storm HQ')

I'm starting to realize my five challenge log recruits all have green hair...

I want a full squadron of femroes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsZ7013yHiw

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Originally Posted by Frederick22

Aslo im still kind confuse what is the best or recomened way to train your squadrons, what stats are more necesary than orthers.

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I don't think there is an overall "better" or "worse" since it varies between one mission and another. I'd probably go with dividing your 200 group points as 80 in whichever stat your team members (overall) are weakest in (which is just based on their class balance, since individual stats are just a function of class & level), and 60 in each of the other two.

Once you have those 200 group points allocated (which happens in just the first two times you do it), any further training is just for XP.

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Originally Posted by Niwashi

Well, the first two times, I got actual increases. Starting the third time, it began that pattern of just shifting the points around rather than adding any. Unfortunately, it doesn't take into consideration whether the recruits I'm training were even in the squad yet during those first two training sessions, so now my newer ones can't get any stat boosts. :(
And still no clue as to how to reset it so I can get another chance at useful training.

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Originally Posted by Niwashi

Yes, they can get XP, but that's all they can get. Only the first four members (the ones I had back when I did the first two training sessions) were able to get any stat boosts. Now, even if those four are out on a mission, so its only my newer members doing training (the ones who did NOT get any stat boosts before because they hadn't been recruited yet at the time), the training no longer allows any stat boosts. They can do the XP-only training so they don't fall as far behind in levels compared to the ones out on a mission, but their stats are stuck at their brand-new untrained values.

I'd just like for my newer recruits to get the same benefits from training that were available to my first ones.

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Training doesn't increase the stats of your recruits at all.
It just boosts, or shifts, the 'squad pool'. It also provides a bit of XP.
When you go on a mission, the recruit points are added to the squad pool to determine how well they do on the mission.

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Originally Posted by Frederick22

Aslo im still kind confuse what is the best or recomened way to train your squadrons, what stats are more necesary than orthers.

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My plan for now is, before I go on a mission, I will see what type of stats I need, and if I can't get to them with my current recruits, I'll see if I can shift a few points in the pool around.

If I can I will shift to increase success, if I don't need to, I'll train for xp 3x and then send them off to the mission.

Once you get a full squad, is there any reason to bother continuing to do the challenge log? I acknowledge that the recruitment of "unique/desirable" recruits is a reason, and that will keep me going for on them pretty rigorously for a while.
I was wondering more along the lines of actual benefits your squad, mission unlocking, better XP growth, etc....

I love the "joke" characters but I wasnt lucky enough to get one yet. :D Very fun SE!

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Originally Posted by ChameleonMS

Once you get a full squad, is there any reason to bother continuing to do the challenge log? I acknowledge that the recruitment of "unique/desirable" recruits is a reason, and that will keep me going for on them pretty rigorously for a while.
I was wondering more along the lines of actual benefits your squad, mission unlocking, better XP growth, etc....

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Each recruit has a trait that gives a bonus. As far as I'm aware, nobody has unlocked these yet. Maybe they're unlocked at higher levels.

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Originally Posted by Hestern_Nestern

I am having trouble kicking people out, though. As soon as they walk through the door I feel already attached and responsible for them. I don't want them to be sad, I don't want to ruin dreams!

*takes this squadron business way too seriously*

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You.... you get me ;_;

Has anyone figured out how to dismiss a squadron member if you have 8 already?

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Originally Posted by Jackilla

Has anyone figured out how to dismiss a squadron member if you have 8 already?

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I believe you get the option if you try to recruit a 9th.

It'll let you dismiss one to take in the new guy.

I got two new recruits, dismissed the first and the second was the same person, lol:

http://i.imgur.com/y1DXljS.png

Also anyone know about the fate of your squad when switching GCs? Do they get reset to 0, or does it stay with the GC like PvP ranks, or does it carry with you? (Edit: Nvm, someone said it carries with you)

http://i.imgur.com/AK9Giaq.png

I really have no clue why his name is Teulzacq. In no naming conventions does that fit.

Anyways, toolsack is a Duskwight elezen pugilist who wants an officer who can balance work and play.

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Originally Posted by PotatoTree

I got two new recruits, dismissed the first and the second was the same person, lol:

http://i.imgur.com/y1DXljS.png

Also anyone know about the fate of your squad when switching GCs? Do they get reset to 0, or does it stay with the GC like PvP ranks, or does it carry with you? (Edit: Nvm, someone said it carries with you)

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Apparently they can enter as many times as they like, no purchase necessary.

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Originally Posted by PotatoTree

I got two new recruits, dismissed the first and the second was the same person, lol:

http://i.imgur.com/y1DXljS.png

Also anyone know about the fate of your squad when switching GCs? Do they get reset to 0, or does it stay with the GC like PvP ranks, or does it carry with you? (Edit: Nvm, someone said it carries with you)

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At least the recruit is persistant!

My first recruit is the roe I never knew I wanted ^_^

http://i.imgur.com/3uiD8UK.png

Raging Ox should put on some clothes, he'll get a chill :)

I wish I got joke characters too..instead my characters have a running joke of dyeing their hair green before they apply.
My entire team has exclusively green hair x.X
I really can't stand some of them, but I don't want to drop any either because "The Green Hair Squad" is totally going to be a thing in the future..:p

http://666kb.com/i/dcwmk8slzblw8k8hs.jpg

When I finally got a cute Miqo'te instead of ugly Roegadyn/most horrible Au Ra face/onion head Lala, I rejoiced....until I saw her hair color.

http://666kb.com/i/dcwmliescoak2lhxc.jpg

WHY. :eek:

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Originally Posted by Atoli

ugly Roegadyn

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:( wow...ok...

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Originally Posted by Vejjiegirl

:( wow...ok...

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Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I can show you a close-up of his face and I think a lot of people wouldn't exactly consider him attractive.. :rolleyes:
His head looks like one of those plants from Aurum Vale..if only his head stuck out from a Morbol rug, I wouldn't even notice the difference :p

I swear someone knows how much I dislike male Au Ras, because that's all I've gotten so far aside from the default three. Also I only ever seem to attract recruits while filling out my crafting/gathering challenge logs, interestingly enough.

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Originally Posted by Meirii

My first recruit is the roe I never knew I wanted ^_^

http://i.imgur.com/3uiD8UK.png

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I kept laughing when I saw this guy... I call it cyber-bully <3 (but I love it)
eye color, lip color, hair style color and hightlight except the name XD ( & nose shape, pupil size)
http://imgur.com/GMtIkhV.png
and I'm on scholar a lot...
(but hey, my name fit Roe lore too...)

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Originally Posted by XiXiQ

Raging Ox should put on some clothes, he'll get a chill :)

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Sorry, I saw the flyer, and I thought it's for a beach party...

Okay, this is getting ridiculous now...

After finishing the entire log except for PvP entries, I finally got another recruit..which, of course, also had green hair:

http://666kb.com/i/dcxjpigph931a3p4w.jpg

On a different note: I just realized that as the members level up, they get higher level gear.
What happens to the joke recruits? Do they lose their event gear? :confused:

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Originally Posted by PotatoTree

Also anyone know about the fate of your squad when switching GCs? Do they get reset to 0, or does it stay with the GC like PvP ranks, or does it carry with you? (Edit: Nvm, someone said it carries with you)

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I changed after the first day and everything stayed intact.

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Originally Posted by Atoli

What happens to the joke recruits? Do they lose their event gear? :confused:

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They've stayed the same for mine so far.

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Originally Posted by Atoli

What happens to the joke recruits? Do they lose their event gear? :confused:

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I don't have any, but I'm pretty sure they keep it. I've noticed that every race/gender combination has one special character wearing unique clothing. So there are 12 special characters.

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Originally Posted by Syhrwyb

I want a full squadron of femroes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsZ7013yHiw

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I'm trying to get a full squadron of femroes.
So far, only 1 femroe and she's a lancer.
I wonder if squad members can unlock
jobs if they reach a certain level.

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Originally Posted by syunikiss

I'm trying to get a full squadron of femroes.
So far, only 1 femroe and she's a lancer.
I wonder if squad members can unlock
jobs if they reach a certain level.

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you can't cause there's a max of 5 for any race/sex combo.

you can change their jobs with an item, you get the first one from the Lv 20 rank up quest and you can buy more later when your GC Rank goes up.

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Originally Posted by CaptainLagbeard

Ok... I think Square needs to set some limits on what NPCs can and can't apply for the Squadrons...

Because this is just silly
http://i.imgur.com/fctn4G5.png

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just dont do the gold saucer challenges. If you read under the reason, it gives you an idea on how they got there. This one is from the Gold Saucer stuff.
I got a giant green haired, red striped, guy who wanted to join because oh my gathering. made me chuckle and I let him in

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Originally Posted by Atoli

I wish I got joke characters too..instead my characters have a running joke of dyeing their hair green before they apply.
My entire team has exclusively green hair x.X
I really can't stand some of them, but I don't want to drop any either because "The Green Hair Squad" is totally going to be a thing in the future..:p

http://666kb.com/i/dcwmk8slzblw8k8hs.jpg

When I finally got a cute Miqo'te instead of ugly Roegadyn/most horrible Au Ra face/onion head Lala, I rejoiced....until I saw her hair color.

http://666kb.com/i/dcwmliescoak2lhxc.jpg

WHY. :eek:

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You need to sacrifice more Lalas to RNGod :)