Just started Sightseeing log..

Time, AND weather?? I sat at one spot for 20 (real) minutes waiting for the time window to come up at 8:00, and the weather changed at the same time :( At least people have created guides so I don't have to decode the riddles myself.
Even then, given all the waiting required, I don't think I'll continue hunting these, especially since there's no reward.

I wish I had an addon that alerted me to nearby ones when the conditions were right.. Wait, no addons here..

You'll unlock painting for the house by completing the sightseeing log.

And for the ARR ones you get the apkallu-minion.

Thankfully, it was only the ARR ones that were like that. HW and SB only had some that were time dependant(at least one in SB did, can't remember the HW ones if they did or not)

ARR sightseeing logs are time and weather gates also no icon within the world where they are located but getting all of them does give the Apkallu minion

HW and SB have icons and their stipulation the very few that actually have them are timed these also have icons to show where they are while exploring and give exp, final reward are titles though

You are not required to do all ARR to have access to HW and SB sightseeing logs and finishing all of an expansion's sightseeing log will allow you to buy the paintings in Idllyshire

https://ffxiv.ariyala.com/SightseeingLog

Just get the ones you see the timer for is getting close and you'd be done in without investing too much effort in it.

I would like to see the Devs give the ARR sightseeing log the HW/SB sightseeing log treatment. I know it might upset the ones that already did it... but having to depend on time windows and weather is horrible. (Which is why fishing sucks... that and it's boring lol.)

I actually liked the dedication the ARR logs had. They showcased some very lively spots.
HW and SB were a disappointment. You couldn’t even see the spots from the vista point! “Boy this sure is a nice nothing” when the spot showcases something from a completely different angle.

Here’s hoping ShB brings in more love, ARR style.

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Originally Posted by SamSmoot

Time, AND weather?? I sat at one spot for 20 (real) minutes waiting for the time window to come up at 8:00, and the weather changed at the same time :( At least people have created guides so I don't have to decode the riddles myself.
Even then, given all the waiting required, I don't think I'll continue hunting these, especially since there's no reward.

I wish I had an addon that alerted me to nearby ones when the conditions were right.. Wait, no addons here..

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Best of luck. I know it can be frustrating but it's best done over a long period, maybe get one or 2 of the mean ones per attempt.

I'm actually going to do mine tomorrow so I can get my hands on paintings.
Luckily only the ARR ones are horrible.

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Originally Posted by Canadane

I actually liked the dedication the ARR logs had. They showcased some very lively spots.
HW and SB were a disappointment. You couldn’t even see the spots from the vista point! “Boy this sure is a nice nothing” when the spot showcases something from a completely different angle.

Here’s hoping ShB brings in more love, ARR style.

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Just not with the time AND weather dependency...one or the other I'm find with...but both? Not thanks(especially since I still need to do my ARR ones)

Don't forget the frame-perfect jumps...

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Originally Posted by Avatre

Just not with the time AND weather dependency...one or the other I'm find with...but both? Not thanks(especially since I still need to do my ARR ones)

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I would be fine with more Stipulations if they increased rewards beyond just a title/minion stuff like a windswept hairstyle, binocular emote, Lara Croft(Old style like Legends) inspired outfit or a mount. Basically make the rewards more worthwhile to the effort to do them. I will be doing ShB sightseeing log regardless because i'm a lore junky but i'm not opposed to making them harder/more time consuming to get if there is a big enough carrot

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Originally Posted by SamSmoot

Time, AND weather??

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Big game fishing says hi....

Some fish have a 20 minute window to catch them then it won't be open again for days if not a week later.

At least now you can see when the weather and time is going to be thanks to the weather NPCs. I did this before they existed and sat in whatever zone I needed to and blindly waited... :(

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Originally Posted by Avatre

Just not with the time AND weather dependency...one or the other I'm find with...but both? Not thanks(especially since I still need to do my ARR ones)

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When something looks better in the snow than it does on a clear day, to give it that air of mystique, or something in the early morning fog has the appeal, then yes absolutely weather and time should be required.
These are about enjoying the beauty of the realm.

ARR sightseeing log is fun. You read the description and pretty much tells you alot when tand where to visit. See places you been things you didn't really see before.

But do you really see something you haven't seen before for the leatherworker guild one? Also I'm sure where you have to stand for that one doesn't give much of a better perspective. Or the one that makes you stand in the rain for the petrified Goubbue.

Don't tell me it was Sanctum of the Twelve, I had that EXACT same thing happen to me on my server two days ago lol. I had missed it the previous morning by 4 minutes and sat there all game day waiting for it to turn.

Totally not a happy camper, but in hindsight it's pretty funny.

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Originally Posted by Canadane

When something looks better in the snow than it does on a clear day, to give it that air of mystique, or something in the early morning fog has the appeal, then yes absolutely weather and time should be required.
These are about enjoying the beauty of the realm.

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Exactly.
This is the kind of content that required a little patience and originally you had to actually figure things out. It might not be your cup of tea, but for people who like those little lore and exploration aspects... It's really quite lovely.