I need some macro creation tips, please!

[Grenwal]

PS4 MMORPG noob here. I have a basic concept of what macro is, I believe. It's a single button that has been programmed with a series of commands for ease of use. I was fooling around last night trying to build one but couldn't get it to work. I tried just copying one macro and rewriting the last command and adding the second to create a combo (true thrust » vorpal thrust). I believe the copied macro was number 4 if that helps. I'm also curious if it's possible to add emotes and attacks to a macro just for $#!7$ and giggles.

[Spoekes]

Welcome.

Here is a FAQ with a good list of macro commands:
http://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Macro

They are still missing the sound effects you can built in the group (/p) chat:
<se.1><se.2>....<se.14>

Example for you:

/micon "True Thrust"
/ac "True Thust" <t>
/ac "Vorpal Thrust" <t>
/p I like sounds! <se.10>

Generally, I would not put combos in Macros. Macros stop when you push another button, so when you get your first jump (which can be used between your thrusts without losing time) it will stop the macro and you will not do Vorpal Thrust.

COnsole users do not enjoy to hear this, but if you have problems with controls and/or Hotbar space:
Invest the 20 Bucks into a simple USB keyboard and mouse.

[Grenwal]

What a great link! It's much appreciated I was considering getting a wireless keyboard anyway just for chatting. I tried playing skyrim on my pc with my kb/m and found twentyfive + years of using a controller had spoiled me. I was unaware other commands interrupted combos but I should've suspected as much. Again, thanks for the help and advice!

[Spoekes]

null problemo

[VicR]

Lotta threads about macros I'll put my questions in this one I guess...
1. Been having some problems with the /micon command, figured out emotes need emote at the end and limit break needed " " but I can't get some others to work. I wanted to make a gearset changing macro that would switch back to hotbar 1 after selection but I can't get the icon to work, which is very frustrating because it did when I first tried it but I changed something and now it's just the m.
2. What is the command following /ac for your chocobo? Ive tried Call Chocobo and Company Chocobo, but won't work.

[Spoekes]

Lotta threads about macros I'll put my questions in this one I guess...
1. Been having some problems with the /micon command, figured out emotes need emote at the end and limit break needed " " but I can't get some others to work. I wanted to make a gearset changing macro that would switch back to hotbar 1 after selection but I can't get the icon to work, which is very frustrating because it did when I first tried it but I changed something and now it's just the m.

Afraid i can't help you on this one. Maybe you can post that /micon line ?

2. What is the command following /ac for your chocobo? Ive tried Call Chocobo and Company Chocobo, but won't work.

Order Chocobo: /companionaction [action name]

/companionaction "Follow"

can also be written as /cac

[Estellios]

If you are used to using a gamepad, stick with it. There are a ton of customization options and so far I have had more than enough space to fit all my actions for all my jobs plus some utility slots for macros and items. I do all my skills manually which is very recommended especially for endgame content, so you should have more than enough room. As far as macros go, I recommend this basic one for any non-tank class:

/target <tt>

Just target a party member (most likely the tank), hit the macro, and you will change targets to whatever they are targeting. You can also use it to swap between the enemy and the enemy's target if you are playing a healer so you can swap between offense and healing a little more easily.

[VicR]

I dont have the /micon line that works thats why Im asking.
And /cac follow is for getting an already summoned choco to follow, I'm asking for the text that summons it as a mount

[Spoekes]

I dont have the /micon line that works thats why Im asking.
And /cac follow is for getting an already summoned choco to follow, I'm asking for the text that summons it as a mount

Just put the mount you want to the hotbar? ^^
Drag and drop from the Commands -> Mount Interface. Dunno how for Console.

[Estellios]

Just put the mount you want to the hotbar? ^^
Drag and drop from the Commands -> Mount Interface. Dunno how for Console.

Square button while the action is selected then get "Set to Hotbar".