Tips for PS3 using newbies

[KeithXK]

But how does one mark? Is there a command somewhere that I'm missing? Is it a macro you have to build?

[Sephirah]

But how does one mark? Is there a command somewhere that I'm missing? Is it a macro you have to build?

Just for example, if I set marks 1 2 and 3 to be button square, triangle, and circle on a ps3 controller while holding left trigger. All you need to do is target the enemy, hold down left trigger, and press square to mark it as 1. It's just like attacking, but instead of using an ability, it puts a number above their head.

You just need to pick where you want them on your crossbar (crossbar is the area you put abilities for use on a controller http://images.wikia.com/finalfantasy...ss_Hot_Bar.jpg)

You access your marks and set them to your crossbar, hit start and cycle over, I can't remember which dropdown it's by, I think it's near emotes, I'll check when I get home and update.

[KeithXK]

Ugh, see this is what I mean.

Of course I know the hot bar. I've added items and emotes to it. I know there can be up to 8 of them.

Is marking a command from a menu that I'm missing? Is it a dang emote? Is it a macro I have to build? If so, how does it get built?

I realize these questions may make me seem dumb. I don't care. I've never played an MMORPG before, so I don't even know where to look for things like this. Someone who has never MMOed before doesn't even know what they don't know about things like this.

[Anubis_Nephthys]

Ugh, see this is what I mean.
Is marking a command from a menu that I'm missing? Is it a dang emote? Is it a macro I have to build? If so, how does it get built?

PS3 tank here. The mark command is sort of hidden. Target anything, and press square. Then choose "mark"; add the appropriate marks where you want them with "[] Add to Hotbar".

I personally only use 2 marks. I have "mark 2" on my Left X. And i have a Shield Lob macro (with "mark 1" in it) on my Left [].
The macro is: /mk attack1 <t>
.................: /ac "Shield Lob"
It marks with "1" and does shield lob all in one fancy button press.

[Sephirah]

Ugh, see this is what I mean.

I'm sorry if my original post wasn't clear enough. Allow me to elaborate.
1) Press start, go to social lists, then signs



2) Assign your marks to a hotbar



3) Select a mob, hold down trigger



4) Press the button you set your mark to

[KeithXK]

Pictures!

Lousy daily post limit. I posted most of that early in the mornin...then couldn't respond.

Thank you SOOOO much! Info like that is exactly what I was hoping for. I also appreciate Avalon_Albrook's low level suggestions. I had begun to edit my main hot bar, and then when I received Provoke it defaulted into a new bar set instead of my combat one, so I got edit shy.