Thread: Miqo'te with shield: Casting Animation glitched

Platform: Windows 7 64-bit
ISP: Brighthouse Networks
Type of Internet Connection: Cable
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Date & Time: 7/24/2011 @4:30pm
Frequency: Always
Character Name: Chione Tilaeris
Race: Miqo'te
World: Besaid
Class/Skill Rank: Gladiator r42
Physical Level: 50
Area and Coordinates: LL Market Wards
Party or Solo: Solo
NPC Name: None
Monster Name: None
In-Game Time: 3/16 9:00
Steps:
-I start casting a spell, any spell
-When the spell animation begins, my shield pops off my arm and turns inside out.

So far I have only noticed this glitch with what I call the 'quick spell' animation. (Miqote swings her weapon down to her side). It was in the game before patch 1.18, but now that all casting has adopted the above animation, this glitch is much more noticeable and extremely distracting. Also, It only seems to apply to miqo'te. My Elvaan mate at the time tried casting with a shield as well, and his shield stayed happily attached to his arm. I have tried it with various shields, and all behave the same way.

Screenshot for reference: Photobucket Link

Greetings Chione,

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