[Multiplatform] Final Fantasy XI Discussion

Originally Posted by MagicalVacation

I've been wondering. If you play Final Fantasy XI Online for hours on end, does it use alot of bandwith? How much MB will you have downloaded? A rough estimate? Is it alot or not?

FFXI isn't a bandwith hog kind of game. Not like Softnyx's Rakion: Chaos Force. But, it is a very system demanding game. In order to enjoy various areas and set-level places (where you will basically have 150+ other players all hanging out in the same place.) You can "lag" like a donkey. It's graphics intensive if you choose to have the higher resolution settings from the configuration menu. (The one accessible outside of PoL.) And if you choose lower res settings, you'll get more blockier-like displays in-game. But it will definately run smoother.

Much alike with WoW, you want to enjoy the graphics so that every monster, equipment, player, and place look like how they should? You need to have a system with specs that are "up" there.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Inhert

there is another keboard key setup wich is pretty much like WoW (or any other mmorpg) that use the wasd key, you have to swicth it in the config menu in game...

That's the compact mode and it is not as quite alike to WoW's setup. You have to use WASD and IJKL. One is for Camera and one is for Movement. It's much better to use the fullsize mode.

And in my opinion, the controls are far better than WoW's. No mouse needed, all keyboard and your right thumb eventually becomes the DJ for your camera views. That's if you're using Full Size mode.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Muzza

Ugh...I'm really stuck. I'm such a n00b at MMORPGs. Well I'm in Bastok and I just completed my first mission (where you need to deliver something to someone in the Zeruhn Mines). Now I'm on my second; I won't go explaining it in-depth because hopefully you all know what I'm talking about when I say the mission where Cid gives you a blue...acidic something-or-other. Where exactly do I need to go in this mission?

A link to a decent FAQ would be great, as well, I can't seem to find any good ones at GameFAQS.

That stuff Cid gives you, you have to ride one of those geysers in Dangruf Wadi. Dangruf is a zone off of South Gustaberg, which is outside of Bastok Markets and Bastok Mines. In South Gustaberg, you travel all the way north east. You'll find the zone there.

Now, a few problems that may arise upon trying to complete this mission:

-You may need to level up some in order to: A.) Solo those goblins, or B.) Be able to damage them even with a group.

-The zone Dangruf Wadi is like a maze. Many turns and narrow paths that can easily get confused with. "Did I come from there?" Get a map. To get this area's map, get one bone chip. You can buy this from the Auction House or kill some undead skeletons during night time (20:00-3:00 game time). Go to the northern bridge area of Bastok Markets. There you'll find an old man jigging around to some tune (whatever he's listening to or so happy about). TRADE him the bone chip and he'll hand you a map.

Finding the geysers in Dangruf isn't hard. But lots of people get confused as to how they work. It's rather more simple than it seems. You stand on the spout on the ground and wait. The geyser will eventually shoot water out elevating you to the next level of that area. Level as in height, not difficulty or whatever. (Although, the monsters get stronger nonetheless as you progress further into a dungeon. No matter what zone it is.)

Be sure to also remember that goblins are haters. They will pick on you if you're too low of a level, or come with no protection (Prisim Powders, Tonko: Ichi, Invisible spell.) So, keep in mind they can detect you by sight and all you need to do is run behind them.

Also keep in mind that many aggressive monsters detect by different senses: Blood, sight, sound. Blood sense is when you have below "white" numbered HP. Where your HP is in the yellow, ornage, or red colored state. This let's the undead monsters know you are weak and dying.

Hope that helps.

How ya doing, buddy?