Just started playing on Saturday. Never played anything like this before. I am beyond uber green.
I have somehow managed to get to Level 9 with the help of a few kind strangers, but I am really lost. Even managed to join in a few groups and did some group quests.
Looking for an extremely generous and patient soul to help me out and point me in the right direction. Not looking for small talk, just want to get a grasp on the game.
I am more than willing to do tons of research to understand the game, but the vast amount of info is a bit overwhelming.
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Do you have a LS?
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-- Thank you for the fun times in Vana'diel
Art for the sake of art itself is an idle sentence.
Art for the sake of truth, for the sake of what is
beautiful and good — that is the creed I seek.
- George Sand
A designer knows he has achieved perfection,
not when there is nothing left to add,
but when there is nothing left to take away.
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scchan wrote:
Do you have a LS?
Find out what a LS is first before you try anything else. All you need to do is to read the manual and talk to people in the game. That is how you really get started.
Amanada (Cerberus-Retired) (aka MaiNoKen/Steven)
-- Thank you for the fun times in Vana'diel
Art for the sake of art itself is an idle sentence.
Art for the sake of truth, for the sake of what is
beautiful and good — that is the creed I seek.
- George Sand
A designer knows he has achieved perfection,
not when there is nothing left to add,
but when there is nothing left to take away.
- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
-- Thank you for the fun times in Vana'diel
Art for the sake of art itself is an idle sentence.
Art for the sake of truth, for the sake of what is
beautiful and good — that is the creed I seek.
- George Sand
A designer knows he has achieved perfection,
not when there is nothing left to add,
but when there is nothing left to take away.
- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Check the PlayOnline User's Guide for starters.
http://www.playonline.com/ff11newplayer/index.html?lang=en
If you see people with what look like a pearl beside their names, that is a Linkpearl (from a Linkshell). Linkshells are a way to communicated between a group of people that have the similar interests/activities.
You need to find yourself a starter linkshell that will give you some help for the game. Personally I don't know of one so can't help you there.
If you get stuck and have a question on something send me a tell in game and if I can I will help you.
Have good adventures!
Edited, Nov 28th 2007 12:19pm by Eilev
http://www.playonline.com/ff11newplayer/index.html?lang=en
If you see people with what look like a pearl beside their names, that is a Linkpearl (from a Linkshell). Linkshells are a way to communicated between a group of people that have the similar interests/activities.
You need to find yourself a starter linkshell that will give you some help for the game. Personally I don't know of one so can't help you there.
If you get stuck and have a question on something send me a tell in game and if I can I will help you.
Have good adventures!
Edited, Nov 28th 2007 12:19pm by Eilev
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Just started playing on Saturday. Never played anything like this before. I am beyond uber green.
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I am more than willing to do tons of research to understand the game, but the vast amount of info is a bit overwhelming.
I completely agree with you. This entire game is overwhelming because there is so much content that it's ridiculous to find a true starting point and follow it.
There's leveling, partying, questing, crafting, mining, fishing, ballisting, mobfighting (or whatever they call it), and even five different major storylines to follow...
But yes, the best thing from what I've seen so far is the option of checking the player's guide on www.playonline.com. The next step would be to get a linkshell without a doubt.
So what else is from there?
Well, it's your choice really.
For following the main FFXI story line, you may want to try to complete some rank missions, which can be obtained from your home city usually near an entrance or exit to the zones outside of those cities.
Questing is a great way to get familiar with the game. You can check in your quest log to see what you have available. Those are received by talking to NPCs. Questing will also benefit you in the long run, allowing you to obtain higher fame. Higher fame will help in the long run.
Crafting, fishing, and mining are ways to get items that can be sold. These items are typically sold at the Auction House AKA AH.
The most typical and popular route to take is leveling. About level 10-12, people start grouping together in Valkurn Dunes in parties of six. Party setups usually consist of:
1 tank
1 healer
1 support
3 damage dealers
This generalization shouldn't be taken to heart though.
I hope this helps a little.
Good luck adventuring!
I am not often online, but you are more than welcome to ask any silly questions should you find me logged on.
Don't think that you are supposed to know it all, cause you never will. I have been playing this game for over 3 years and I am still a newber.
I can also be found as Renegade and Kashmiir at times.
Edited, Nov 30th 2007 12:41am by Nyruu
Don't think that you are supposed to know it all, cause you never will. I have been playing this game for over 3 years and I am still a newber.
I can also be found as Renegade and Kashmiir at times.
Edited, Nov 30th 2007 12:41am by Nyruu
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Hi
I know it can be a bit daunting when you first start up
If i'm on line then by all means ask me any questions or if you need help then just send me a tell and i will help the best way i can
That's what i like about this game there is always something new that appears. I've been playing just over a year and there are things that i am still learning.
My characters name is Drakc
Peace
I know it can be a bit daunting when you first start up
If i'm on line then by all means ask me any questions or if you need help then just send me a tell and i will help the best way i can
That's what i like about this game there is always something new that appears. I've been playing just over a year and there are things that i am still learning.
My characters name is Drakc
Peace
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If I'm online, I wouldn't mind answering a few questions at all.
To find me, just type in:
/sea all Furionstormrage
If my name pops up, type in:
/tell Furionstormrage (Whatever you want to say to me here)
To find me, just type in:
/sea all Furionstormrage
If my name pops up, type in:
/tell Furionstormrage (Whatever you want to say to me here)
If you want an LinkShell that has high level people who like to help new players learn to be good players, then give me or one of our other LS LEaders a /tell.
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