So I was discussing with a friend what our favorite and least favorite trials in the game are, and I started thinking about one of SE's favorite mechanics. The DPS check transition phase. From Ifrit's nails to Omega's level checker. They serve as both a short term dps check for the group, as well as to change up the pace of the fight briefly, usually right before a boss' super attack.
So I'm wondering, what's everyone's favorite instance of this mechanic?
Susano comes to mind to me, as a tank having to hold off his giant sword while the raid damages it stands out to me as a fun tank moment, and the only active time event thing they've put into the game I actually enjoy doing. Yotsuyu's phantoms we had to fend off were pretty good, though the moment wasn't as impactful for me because, well, I never cared about her. O12 is another one I like, partly because of Omega M using a paladin move but also because it's a dps check where we're actually fighting the boss and not some random add or crystal or something.
All in all I think Susano tops out as a tank, but as anyone else I'd go for O12.
Favorite DPS Check Moment? (Spoils up to 4.4)
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10-13-2018, 05:34 AMBright-FlowerFavorite DPS Check Moment? (Spoils up to 4.4)
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10-16-2018, 03:50 PMvan_arn
Sausano normal is my #1 for my scholar. Parrying his sword with my book (because the tanks have no idea what they need to do) is priceless.
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10-16-2018, 05:24 PMSieben79
I also liked the dps check in Dun Scaith at Diabololos between the transformation. Susano check with the sword is really cool :)
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10-16-2018, 11:42 PMArumatKelewae
I liked the meteor phase during Xande fight in Syrcus Tower.
Back in the days you really got the urgency feeling, especially when the big meteor was closing in if the DPS was a little low :) -
10-17-2018, 05:56 AMBright-FlowerOh wow can't believe I forgot Diabolos. The beam struggle thing was really cool.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sieben79
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10-17-2018, 10:39 AMKDSilver
This must be pure nostalgia, but A11S orbs (I love everything on that fight so much)
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10-17-2018, 02:43 PMKaisha
The whole mess that is the robots portion of A8S.
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10-21-2018, 12:11 AMDreggit
I like the Griffins fight and his dps check to save the healer while mechanics happen. Though, now it's not so exciting due to it being so east
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10-24-2018, 04:04 AMBright-FlowerThere's always a bdsm joke thrown in there whenever I run Baelar's Wall with friends.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dreggit
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11-01-2018, 11:33 AMNanami_Naniwa
Susano is by far my favorite. I love the fight, the OST, the boss design - Everything!
Baelsar's Wall on the other hand... I still end up in there from time to time with a group of complete new people and it is a pain to get through the dungeon and especially the Griffin. As I play healer most of the time I can't really burn down the boss with my Stone and when the DPS is low, things can get really difficult. -
11-02-2018, 07:26 AMMoomba33This one was really cool back when Syrcus Tower came out. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ArumatKelewae
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11-05-2018, 11:07 PMKaiten_kenbu
How about Odin in Urth's Fount?
Haven't had a single clear without wiping at least once.
Surprised no HM or Extreme for him. -
11-06-2018, 04:28 PMYui_TenshiOh yea, I forgot that Urth's Fount synced is always close to being a wipe and usually requires everyone to be alive and DPSing to take Odin down before he Ults.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kaiten_kenbu