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Ladybugs (at least in East Ronfaure) have different move sets dependent on if it is daytime or night. During the daytime they are much stronger, use a wider variety of TP moves, and can aggro. At night they seem to not aggro and are much easier to fight.
biddybugs seem to act the same way at night as well, probably a ladybug family behavior all around.
Angelusdemonus wrote:
Senjiow the Mundane wrote:
Would be nice to see some duo/trio spots for meripo. Hopefully we get an updated OP soon.
Haven't seen much for the higher levels as of yet, besides the ones already mentioned/posted.
Your comment seems slightly ambiguous, so let me address any point it tries to ask.
Most of the camps, in general, were tested by people who soloed, duo-ed, trio-ed. Many of the beginner spots (under Job levels of 30) were tested by myself, solo and sometimes duo-ed. Because of fact people are still content on the old camps, there is a lot of speculation of camps that *could* work for a full party, but I sadly have not seen much first hand accounts on it. Of course there has been a few (such as the Colibri camp in East R [S]), but with the amount of camps the community has located and posted, clearly not enough.
If by duo/trio you are leaning towards like Bsts, Blms, Blus, etc, I'd be interested to add that up, but again, not much info on that, at least on my side or from what I haven seen from posts on the main thread. I don't have any of those jobs up near 75, so I can't try it myself.
An interesting point to bring up, and I hope to expand on that in the near future.
If I get some time in the next week or two I will take my BLU, RDM, and SMN out and give some places a shot. If I find anything promising I will let ya know.
bump moar info plz
Just to flesh out the East Ronfaure [S] section, but I've been levelling my Scholar from 11 > 15 recently. 11 > 15 was almost exclusivly against Carrion Worms. They're really numerous outside the gates of Southern San d'Oria [S], with a very nice camp by the gates that would normally lead through to West Ronfaure. At 14, the number of DC worms was drying up, but they could still be found with enough patience. By 15, all worms were checking Easy Prey, and the Forest Hares are mostly DC. The levels are probably comperable to the rabbits in West Sarutabaruta [S]. These worms are an excellent mage camp.
Fantastic post!
This post will certainly come in very useful when I actually find the time to play frequently again so I get to update Campsitarus. ^^
On another note though, I haven't really explored the new zones yet, but I've noticed from observation (and from people's comments) that mobs are quite spread out, so it looks like things are better suited for smaller (3-4 man?) parties rather than the full 6-man setup.
Keep up the good work- I'll be sure to try and personally test these out as soon as I can!
This post will certainly come in very useful when I actually find the time to play frequently again so I get to update Campsitarus. ^^
On another note though, I haven't really explored the new zones yet, but I've noticed from observation (and from people's comments) that mobs are quite spread out, so it looks like things are better suited for smaller (3-4 man?) parties rather than the full 6-man setup.
Keep up the good work- I'll be sure to try and personally test these out as soon as I can!
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Fantastic post!
This post will certainly come in very useful when I actually find the time to play frequently again so I get to update Campsitarus. ^^
This post will certainly come in very useful when I actually find the time to play frequently again so I get to update Campsitarus. ^^
Campsitarus is a great resource. I look forward to the update. (Glad to hear that Somepage will be updated as well. The mob database there is second to none for finding mobs of the correct level for a party.)
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On another note though, I haven't really explored the new zones yet, but I've noticed from observation (and from people's comments) that mobs are quite spread out, so it looks like things are better suited for smaller (3-4 man?) parties rather than the full 6-man setup.
Some zones do seem sparsely populated. Namely the zones outside of old Jeuno. But other areas have nice concentrations of mobs, and most importantly, the fast repops that we have all come to know and love from recent expansions. Equally important for WotG camps, you can get Sigil, which gives you nice elements of both Sanction/Signet. You can get Regen and Refresh and Enhanced Food Duration, all at once, and no TP loss when resting! Pretty sweet!
Lastly, once you do the requisite running around that all new expansions require (Teleports and Outposts in old zones and Runic Portals in ToAU) it is very easy to get to all WotG camps quickly via CA warp NPCs. Sprinter's shoes are icing on the cake, as they work in all areas, from level 1, even places where Mazurka does not.
BTW, this thread really should get a temporary sticky.
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Looks like the Lycopodium's in Rollanberry Fields (S) start at level 28, just found one EM to me as 28SCH.
Thank you for the much needed info. I have started soloing in the past areas, but have been wondering what areas and mobs to go to next. Thanks again for all the work you put in. It will be a great help. Rate up!
Thanks once again for your contributions. I'm currently on a 2 week vacation out of the country. If you're looking for edits on camps already found, I'll place up the ones people have posted probably in the next few days once I'm all settled and such.
Just want to note though, don't get hopes up on brand *new* camps...we (the community) labeled most of the mobs currently available in the past...the main job left is really just to test it and see if they work efficently or not. Also, as I mentioned in a few posts above, I will try and work out camps specific for certain jobs, for example: BST (soloing with pets) and Manaburns (BLM, etc), and maybe others if I can some info on it. Until we gain access to new areas, I think expanding on more specific camps for certain jobs would be advantageous to more and more people. I've gotten some great responses over in the BST forum, just haven't had a chance to place it up. Sadly can't say the same from the BLM forum as of yet, but I'm sure I'll get more info in time.
Hope you all have a great holidays, and I'm really happy to hear you guys are finding this compilation useful in your EXP ventures.
Just want to note though, don't get hopes up on brand *new* camps...we (the community) labeled most of the mobs currently available in the past...the main job left is really just to test it and see if they work efficently or not. Also, as I mentioned in a few posts above, I will try and work out camps specific for certain jobs, for example: BST (soloing with pets) and Manaburns (BLM, etc), and maybe others if I can some info on it. Until we gain access to new areas, I think expanding on more specific camps for certain jobs would be advantageous to more and more people. I've gotten some great responses over in the BST forum, just haven't had a chance to place it up. Sadly can't say the same from the BLM forum as of yet, but I'm sure I'll get more info in time.
Hope you all have a great holidays, and I'm really happy to hear you guys are finding this compilation useful in your EXP ventures.
Has anyone successfully managed to drag out a non-LS part to one of these camps? I've tried forming my own parties and asked around to see if anyone was willing to try out a new camp, most either didn't have the Maw's unlocked or were unwilling to walk.
I'm guessing it won't change until a central area (Jeuno and Whitegate) is introduced. Pretty disappointing to say the least, the xp could be so much better.
I'm guessing it won't change until a central area (Jeuno and Whitegate) is introduced. Pretty disappointing to say the least, the xp could be so much better.
sooky wrote:
Has anyone successfully managed to drag out a non-LS part to one of these camps? I've tried forming my own parties and asked around to see if anyone was willing to try out a new camp, most either didn't have the Maw's unlocked or were unwilling to walk.
I have a five person static party. We have only been to the new zones twice so far. Once was just to explore, the second time was for a real XP party. We got a sixth to go with us, I think partly for the novelty of it all. We had to walk from the Rolanberry Maw, because that was the only Maw one of my static members had. Went to Vunkerl Inlet. It wasn't too long a trip even with that.
One reason I've held off on another trip to the past is because I'm waiting for that one person to sign up with one of the starting cities for Campaign. I don't really see the Maws as that useful for getting around. The CA warp NPCs on the other hand, are very nice for getting to any of the new zones. I think you're right about having to wait for these to be standard like the Teleports and Runic Portals.
I'm a little surprised people aren't more into Campaign.
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Batallia Downs [S] Rolanberry Fields [S]
Monster: Lycopodium
Level: 30-33(?) to Level 24
Location: Outside of the gates where present Jeuno would be
Aggressive: No
Link: Cannot say at this time
Monsters that might kill you: No
Comments: Numerous in population. It is a place to hold a stationary camp, and maybe at least 2 per area. Downside is that the Lycopodium have the level range similar to Yuhtunga Mandys, you'll run into a few ITs, but also a few Ts; no consistent levels for these mobs. But you don't have Goblin Smithys ready to whack his sword toward your skull.
Multiple people have noted that the best time to start these guys are about 22-23 with a full party. They are reported to be IT++ at 20-21.
Batallia Downs [S] Rolanberry Fields [S]
Monster: Lycopodium
Level: 30-33(?) to Level 24
Location: Outside of the gates where present Jeuno would be
Aggressive: No
Link: Cannot say at this time
Monsters that might kill you: No
Comments: Numerous in population. It is a place to hold a stationary camp, and maybe at least 2 per area. Downside is that the Lycopodium have the level range similar to Yuhtunga Mandys, you'll run into a few ITs, but also a few Ts; no consistent levels for these mobs. But you don't have Goblin Smithys ready to whack his sword toward your skull.
Multiple people have noted that the best time to start these guys are about 22-23 with a full party. They are reported to be IT++ at 20-21.
My wife and I were xp'ing on these this evening. Fighting these is a lot of fun, we were lv 28 when we started and were lv 30 when we left since most were Decent challenges by then. They start at lv 28 and go up from there. The funniest part about xp'ing on these mobs is that your party doesn't need a puller. They run right up to you and sit there, as if they are waiting their turn to be fought. They do not link and killing multiple Lycopodium's doesn't seem to have any negative hate effect that builds up. Great for duo or solo'ing xp in the high 20's to 30.
Added several BST camps discovered by the Beastmasters in the BST forums. Just open the find function in your browser and type -BST- or BST to find them on the 1st page.
Happy Holidays to all!
Happy Holidays to all!
Gnole's healing move also heals random debuffs. I had acid bolt "defense down" effect wear off when they use that move. They're immune to Blind, and bloody bolts don't stick on those mobs. All those thieves that plan on soloing them for claws in batallia, plan on pulling a sapling with you to shoot bloody bolts at.
Lobisons at the western pond in Jugner Forest [S] (near the Carpenter's Landing entrance) check VT at lvl 75 (actual level is believed to be around 82), so this could be a possible merit area. These are Gnoles, though, so don't expect a quick fight. They detect sight, but don't link.
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I went with a Japanese party as my THF50/NIN25 to Rolanberry Fields [S] and camped flies west of the maw. Can't remember the location but is west of the maw by a mountain. There are plenty of flies there; we went 50-52 in a couple hours pulling one after the other. We did have 2 DNC for the curaga dance because of Fly's AoE move.
thanks for adding bst info.
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^^^^^^^^^^^^ So True.
SpinShark wrote:
Yes, what you've heard is true. FFXI's endgame is just a giant E-peen swinging contest, with the majority of time spent standing around, and watching Moon-faced nerds "compare" video game "accomplishments" with each other via flame-wars on forums/in-game.
Duo'd with 2x DNC/NINs on Ornery Sheep in North Gustaberg [S] today. Levels were 24-25 getting a minimum of 5k exp/hour. There's *more* than enough sheep to keep chains running smoothly and they went down *extremely* fast.
Could probably set up a party here as an alternative to Qufim from 19-21ish if you can deal with Sheep Song effectively.
Sheep link to sight, obviously, and there is a gob that patrols near the road. I'd suggest for a full party setup to camp on the north end of (K-7) to avoid links, and a good puller to avoid linking pulls.
Sheep attack hard and fast, so a good PLD is recommended. At a higher level duo/trio here you could duo-tank with 2 NIN or /NINs since their acc lags a bit in the 24-25 range, but be prepared to take some damage when they do start hitting.
Could probably set up a party here as an alternative to Qufim from 19-21ish if you can deal with Sheep Song effectively.
Sheep link to sight, obviously, and there is a gob that patrols near the road. I'd suggest for a full party setup to camp on the north end of (K-7) to avoid links, and a good puller to avoid linking pulls.
Sheep attack hard and fast, so a good PLD is recommended. At a higher level duo/trio here you could duo-tank with 2 NIN or /NINs since their acc lags a bit in the 24-25 range, but be prepared to take some damage when they do start hitting.
Added few more starting mob levels from East Ronfaure [S].
Added a new BST camp located in Jugner Forest (for a lvl 42~)
Fixed the user comments, since there is a limit on quote boxes per post.
Added a new BST camp located in Jugner Forest (for a lvl 42~)
Fixed the user comments, since there is a limit on quote boxes per post.
50-52 - Toad | West Sarutabaruta [S] | I-9, F-4, F-11
Correction, toads are actually 49-52. They con EM-T to a 49 DNC.
Been duoing with my PLD friend on these. We were at the I-9 camp. It was pretty good, but they hit decently hard and fast. Started at 48 and stopped when we both got 49. Decent camp over all.
Correction, toads are actually 49-52. They con EM-T to a 49 DNC.
Been duoing with my PLD friend on these. We were at the I-9 camp. It was pretty good, but they hit decently hard and fast. Started at 48 and stopped when we both got 49. Decent camp over all.
This is a really good guide. I hope they sticky it.
Added Rock Lizard camp in North Gustaberg [S], by the worms (22-24)
Added a BLM camp, located in West Sarutabaruta [S] vs. Yagudo Elementals, for PC level 54-58~. Sadly there is only one real BLM/manaburn camp right now (minus nuking worms)...if anyone else has any post it and I'll add it.
EDIT: Also added another BST camp, found in Vunkerl Inlet [S]. Crabs .vs Tigers/Djinns.
Edited, Jan 17th 2008 3:58pm by Angelusdemonus
Added a BLM camp, located in West Sarutabaruta [S] vs. Yagudo Elementals, for PC level 54-58~. Sadly there is only one real BLM/manaburn camp right now (minus nuking worms)...if anyone else has any post it and I'll add it.
EDIT: Also added another BST camp, found in Vunkerl Inlet [S]. Crabs .vs Tigers/Djinns.
Edited, Jan 17th 2008 3:58pm by Angelusdemonus
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