Time: Since I started playing, about 30 days ago (This issue has been around longer, I have seen threads about this on other forums)
Frequency:Always upon relogin of the character, not just a client restart
World name:Any
Character name:Any
NPC name:N/A
Monster name:N/A
Class/Level:Any
Party or solo:Any
In-game time:Any
Area and coordinates:N/A
Steps:
1.boot to the character select screen
2.Login
3.normal behavior is that you will get small tooltips when hovering over circles on your minimap, main map, hunting log items and similar items
4.if these tooltips do not appear, go to character options, User Interface, and then under the help section, uncheck and recheck any items you have selected. In my client, I have the first three options checked always. You only need to uncheck and recheck them, then hit apply. An apply is not needed between the toggle.
5. after hitting apply, the tooltips work as intended

Connection Specs
- Type of internet connection/provider: Comcast Cable internet
- Modem maker/model number:Motorola?

PC Specs
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i5-3570k
nVidia 660 Ti - latest drivers
Windows 8.1 - might be pertinent
16Gb ram
256 Gb SSD OS drive
3Tb data drive - install location of my FF14 client
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Browser Information
- Name and version of the browser currently in-use:Chrome
- Internet Explorer Version: not installed