So I kept wondering why I had this weird bug on the Northern Thanalan cobalt node... I was supposed to get my extra-attempt but it kept giving me 4. And that's when I realized.

This node does not provide the extra attempt with gathering or perception stats, but with... strength. 202, more precisely. But Lalafells have can't have more than 200 STR!

Needless to say, I did immediately /beckon back Shantotto for good measure, and she split the mountain in two with a well-placed Quake. Now, now, what to do with these 250,000 cobalt ore which fell in my inventory?

Ohohohoho!

[ Title suggested by Ebil Elebil ]