Final Fantasy XI play thread

Alan · Post by **Alan** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 7:33 pm

From my readings the concensus is that a 3 melee 3 mage group is best. A 4 melee 2 mage group will work, and some 5 melee 1 mage groups work. It seems like a 2 melee 4 mage group fails more often than not though.

So we should be fine.

Hopefully.

Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 7:37 pm

Paul - Mage (White?)
Alan - Red Mage
Jonathan - Warrior
Vinny - Monk
Peijen - Thief

3 melee, 2 mage.

We need Daaaaaaave!

Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 7:40 pm

Let's see:

Alan - Hume
Jonathan - Hume
Vinny - Mithra
Peijen - ???
Paul - ???

So far, I see a vote for Bathok!

VLSmooth · Post by **VLSmooth** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:07 pm

Btw, managed to get 4761 on Benchmark 2 in high-res (quality?) mode without rebooting.

I'll try installing new drivers and rebooting when I get home to see if I can boost that any

VLSmooth is tempted to ask more questions but will RTFF first (Read the Fine FAQs)

Alan · Post by **Alan** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:13 pm

I think my score was around 4700 too in high res.

Here's a nice thread on GameFAQs...ah, young love...

http://cgi.gamefaqs.com/boards/genmessa ... c=10701573

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:13 pm

plus world passes are only valid for a week, but can accomidate up to 5 people! so the key is coordination in buying FFXI and having some guiness pig go purchase a pass

Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:15 pm

I am hoping for something in the 1800-2000 range, as I am very close to the limits of the minimum spec. I was so planning on waiting for new video card until HL2 or D3 came out, too. Oh, well. If I don't hit 1500 on the benchmark, I'll probably just lay out the cash for a 9800. I'll upgrade the rest of my system next year, more than likely.

tasheren · Post by **tasheren** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:16 pm

Yup leaning towards white then work up to summoner later on.

And no tarus for me, like alan said they look too ridiculous. I refuse to run around in the body of a 3 year old and can't tell the gender easily...heh, so most likely hume

A friend of mine is getting his game directly from stores tomorrow so looks like he'll get it before me and I will get his world pass...he's thinking monk/samurai but I could be wrong

Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:17 pm

Guiness pigs are specially carbonated for a smooth taste, every time.

Alan · Post by **Alan** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:17 pm

Dave wrote:plus world passes are only valid for a week, but can accomidate up to 5 people! so the key is coordination in buying FFXI and having some guiness pig go purchase a pass

Guiness pig draught...straight from the bottle.

Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:17 pm

tasheren wrote:A friend of mine is getting his game directly from stores tomorrow so looks like he'll get it before me and I will get his world pass...he's thinking monk/samurai but I could be wrong

Guess we don't need Dave no more.

Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:19 pm

Guiness Pig brand names.

Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:21 pm

Alright, so

Paul - Hume White Mage
Alan - Hume Red Mage
Jonathan - Hume Warrior
Vinny - Mithra Monk
Peijen - ??? Thief
??? - ???

Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:26 pm

What is World Pass and how do I get one?

World Pass will guarantee a character to a server where the World Pass was originally purchased. World Pass can ONLY be used when creating a character. There is a "World" text location where you can fill in the Name of the Server and the World Pass Code. There is a World Pass buying location in 3 major cities on every server. The cost is about 750Gil - 1000Gil. Also keep in mind that there is a expiration on the World Pass. The pass is valid for 7 real life days OR may be used 5 times, which ever comes first. If the World Pass gets used up 5 times before the 7 real life days, the purchaser will have to wait until the 7 real life days pass before buying another World Pass.

Here's a list of location:
Bastok:
Port Bastok: Kachada - J-6

Windurst:
Windurst Walls: Heavens Tower H-6 then in the Clerical Chamber.

San D'oria:
Port San D'oria: Ambleon - J-10

Alan · Post by **Alan** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:28 pm

I hear that it takes about 2 hours to make your first thousand gil.

Just for reference.

Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:33 pm

Hmph.

6 GB free hard disk space

4 CDs unpacked to 6 GB. I may actually have to delete stuff just to install this game. Ah, well. Bye, bye, SB.

So, Vinny, was your score with the 9500 that you modded to a 9700?

Alan · Post by **Alan** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:34 pm

Haha you still have SB installed?

Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:36 pm

tasheren wrote:A friend of mine is getting his game directly from stores tomorrow so looks like he'll get it before me and I will get his world pass...he's thinking monk/samurai but I could be wrong

He have a party yet?

Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:38 pm

Alan wrote:Haha you still have SB installed?

Probably. I installed C&C and UT2003 for that LAN party I went to. I don't think I uninstalled SB then. Probably the three together plus my random files/downloads leave me with less than 6 GB free. I need a bigger HD.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:45 pm

Dwindlehop wrote: Guess we don't need Dave no more.

fine! ill go play somewhere else!