Chocobo Companion Question

[Ulathskullsplitter]

My question is does any know exactly what it is that raises the rank of the companion? Is it based solely on XP gained from killing mobs while it is out? Does it factor in rewards from the end of FATES? If I have it out when turning in a quest, does the quest reward XP go towards leveling the companion? If its not based on XP gained then is it how many actions the companion performs while in battle?

[Tiraelina]

My question is does any know exactly what it is that raises the rank of the companion? Is it based solely on XP gained from killing mobs while it is out? Does it factor in rewards from the end of FATES? If I have it out when turning in a quest, does the quest reward XP go towards leveling the companion? If its not based on XP gained then is it how many actions the companion performs while in battle?

There's a second XP notification that comes up when you have it out. I'm pretty sure its just from killing stuff because I don't remember seeing it for anything else.

[Ulathskullsplitter]

There's a second XP notification that comes up when you have it out. I'm pretty sure its just from killing stuff because I don't remember seeing it for anything else.

Ah I went back through my log and see this now thanks. So the companion doesnt get any of your FATE or quest rewards, or xp bonus either. I was getting 100% bonus on xp and the companions was half of it. So the only way to level companion is to grind mobs or fate mobs. Interesting. I just wish the companions xp bar actually showed how much is needed.

Well there is the open world mob grinding content so many people wanted. Seems the best way to do this is in a party of 4 people and 4 chocobos for a full party and grind FATEs.

[Baratan]

You know, for once I'd like to see a MMORPG. These casual complaints are nothing but begging for more-of-the-same. Choices don't matter without consequences.

[Ashgarth]

Just how many SP can the chocobo earn?

It's quite difficult to spend points wisely if we dont know how many we can get.

[MaceMaylion]

I may be mistaken but didn't they say something about breeding chocobos? If you breed them then wouldn't you be able to go equiping different ones as needed according to your job?

[PSxpert2011]

I may be mistaken but didn't they say something about breeding chocobos? If you breed them then wouldn't you be able to go equiping different ones as needed according to your job?

I they'd introduced chocobos as they did with FFXi, we'd not be in this state of confusion. First before anything, getting to raising your chocobo-chich from egg was more important than riding your own chocobo on the fly. Then came the chocobo-whistle and breeding with the whole geneology of colored chocobos. I seriously thought we'd be able to gain more SP really but I gained enough to open all three stances and haven't gained another rank since.

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If the DEVs would of introduced the development of chocobo-managment, we'd not have a bunch of drama-queens playing with chocobos right out of the box without a clue what to do next! It's like giving your girlfriend or your wife a screwdriver and say,"fix that cabinet please"...

Seriously, SE and the DEVs thought they was making this game easy for all of us to play. Instead, the UI and widgets is suppose to help us play better, WRONG! If the game alone wasn't spoiling our brain cells and restricting us from thinking already, force education should be the manner of introducing content into the environment and developing the climax of chocobo-ownership.

[Marxam]

PLD THM WHM BRD SCH = Put all points into Attack Stance

ARC SMN = Put all points into Defense Stance

MRD WAR GLD LNC DRG PUG MNK ARH CNJ BLM = Put all points into Healing stance

Just an example of what I feel optimal companions should be, towards your main class/Job, and don't forget about utilizing cross-skills of other classes.

[Yoohre_WildRiver]

PLD THM WHM BRD SCH = Put all points into Attack Stance

ARC SMN = Put all points into Defense Stance

MRD WAR GLD LNC DRG PUG MNK ARH CNJ BLM = Put all points into Healing stance

Just an example of what I feel optimal companions should be, towards your main class/Job, and don't forget about utilizing cross-skills of other classes.

SNM could have an attack stance chocobo and play with titan pet. thats what im going to do

[UBERHAXED]

PLD THM WHM BRD SCH = Put all points into Attack Stance

ARC SMN = Put all points into Defense Stance

MRD WAR GLD LNC DRG PUG MNK ARH CNJ BLM = Put all points into Healing stance

Just an example of what I feel optimal companions should be, towards your main class/Job, and don't forget about utilizing cross-skills of other classes.

Wah...
At least look like you know what you're talking about. Why would the top DPS want to put points in to Attack stance when any of the others would be far better (Bard has large aggro pull and inability to use healing spells, etc.)?