Update
So whats been going on...
Dynamis, Limbus, ENMs, Assault for the most part. I'd like to add some Salvage to this, but it seems it is going to be a case of if you want it done, you have to do it yourself.
Been running weekly, for the most part, ENM trips to Boneyard Gully and Bearclaw Pinnacle.
valeforoverdark and I have been duoing the Brothers ENM regularly. We both want a Hedgehog Bomb and a Forager's Mantle, and the 3k or so XP/Limit isn't bad either as it helps keep my buffer up. So far we've gotten one bomb, and the rest has been garbage except for a Scouter's Rope. Bad drops can't last forever ( right? they honestly can't right? ) Also been doing the 13 man + Shell We Dance ENM in Boneyard Gully. We go with a 4 man group, although we know its been done with less, but thats not why we go. Its a fun fight for all of us, and if we get lucky on drops, than bonus. However I did learn its possible to get nothing from an ENM drop. And I mean nothing, zip, zero, zilch, nadda. Its an odd feeling to open a treasure chest, and not have a treasure pool. We've gotten one Blau Dolch so far in the runs we've done, and a couple of Cloud Evokers, which leads into another deal....
LS has been having some trouble with the Ouryu BC. My understanding from the bit of research i've done is that you manaburn this fight and move on. I am part of a linkshell that is generally opposed to manaburning anything, and while most of the time I respect that fact, we've lost this fight enough that maybe its time we just knuckle under and get the win. Ouryu and the Bahamut V.2 fights are easily manaburned, and it allows the LS to get some better items for its members. Maybe it sucks that not everyone is included in the fight, but at this point i'd rather see a win than step on someones toes. My two cents.
We've been having some good luck on Dynamis recently. For as long as i've known, we were the only LS that would leave a city dynamis with 1-3 drops and that would be it. Now in the Northlands zones, that might be ok and considered a good day, but in the cites thats crap. Well our last two runs into Bastok and Sandy yielded AF2 in the 10-15 range both times. One of those ended up in my back pocket...
I did some solo work in Sea with these and Counterstance on... and to be honest... I have no idea what "Enhance Counterstance" does. I don't see any difference between my counter rate with or without them. If my Guard was anywhere near cap, i'm sure these would be much more useful, but at the moment, they go in the "Yay I have AF2" category rather than the useful AF2 spot.
Havn't done as much Limbus recently, and I think its because I don't play a job that has any really useful AF+1. I upgarded my Rdm hat mostly just because I had the items, and there are 2 pieces of Monk I would consider for Chi Blast builds, and maybe one for solo work, but otherwise the only reason to do it is for the "ooohhhh white border" factor. Also its hard to go with LS for coins when I know I can solo/duo the zones for 10-15 a shot. Gonna start trying to make the LS runs again though, as its just more fun to do things with more people on some occasion.
Up to Rank 4 in Assault, and starting to come across some really fun and interesting missions. I'd still like to get Yigit Gages, but its become something that as I slowly accumulate points in Mamool Ja, i'll pick them up when I can rather than pushing for them. Mostly I just do them for quick fun and to save points for...
Salvage. LS currently doing no runs at all that I know of. If they are, they aren't advertised or at a time that i'm not able to be online. Starting to wonder if I could setup a once or twice a week run for anyone able to come. I'm pretty sure a good group with the right jobs could do some small farming of zones on a regular basis, or go after a boss if for some reason we got a big turnout. My patience with being in charge of setting these things up is very short however, but it might be the only way to get a regular run going. I know some people in the LS are interested, so maybe i'll toss the idea out there if I don't see any movement towards Salvage soon.
New toy:
Was actually a more difficult decision when I was asked to choose than I originally thought. Some of the earrings would be kinda cool on my Rdm, but in the end I decided I was happy with my Rdm ear choices, and this was a good upgrade for my Mnk. Hopefully I can get lucky on our Kirin run this weekend, and a decent drop + lot will net me a Shura Togi. Would go a long way to getting my Mnk where i'd like him to be. Even for a Taru, i'm been holding up reasonably well in parses for not having the "Best" gear. I'd really like to upgrade my leg slot, but when you get one Haidate in 6 Byakko fights.... well my lotting luck doesn't hold water there.
Random fun thing, got a ToD on Aspid, and the next day was able to claim Adaman. I've got a Behemoth Tongue, so was looking to add to the collection, and right after HQ is the best time to try for free Egg claims.
http://img480.imageshack.us/my.php?image=adamanduogmdt3.png
2x Rdm/Nin > Adamantoise lol. I know he's been solo'd by Mnk/Nin's and i'm sure other jobs, but it was tons of fun to take him down. Not sure why the GM showed up, but he never said anything to us.
So thats what i've been up to. Back working on merits again this time until I finish them. Than i'm debating leveling another job or not. Right now between Sam and Nin, but we'll see how I feel about it.
Dynamis, Limbus, ENMs, Assault for the most part. I'd like to add some Salvage to this, but it seems it is going to be a case of if you want it done, you have to do it yourself.
Been running weekly, for the most part, ENM trips to Boneyard Gully and Bearclaw Pinnacle.
valeforoverdark and I have been duoing the Brothers ENM regularly. We both want a Hedgehog Bomb and a Forager's Mantle, and the 3k or so XP/Limit isn't bad either as it helps keep my buffer up. So far we've gotten one bomb, and the rest has been garbage except for a Scouter's Rope. Bad drops can't last forever ( right? they honestly can't right? ) Also been doing the 13 man + Shell We Dance ENM in Boneyard Gully. We go with a 4 man group, although we know its been done with less, but thats not why we go. Its a fun fight for all of us, and if we get lucky on drops, than bonus. However I did learn its possible to get nothing from an ENM drop. And I mean nothing, zip, zero, zilch, nadda. Its an odd feeling to open a treasure chest, and not have a treasure pool. We've gotten one Blau Dolch so far in the runs we've done, and a couple of Cloud Evokers, which leads into another deal....
LS has been having some trouble with the Ouryu BC. My understanding from the bit of research i've done is that you manaburn this fight and move on. I am part of a linkshell that is generally opposed to manaburning anything, and while most of the time I respect that fact, we've lost this fight enough that maybe its time we just knuckle under and get the win. Ouryu and the Bahamut V.2 fights are easily manaburned, and it allows the LS to get some better items for its members. Maybe it sucks that not everyone is included in the fight, but at this point i'd rather see a win than step on someones toes. My two cents.
We've been having some good luck on Dynamis recently. For as long as i've known, we were the only LS that would leave a city dynamis with 1-3 drops and that would be it. Now in the Northlands zones, that might be ok and considered a good day, but in the cites thats crap. Well our last two runs into Bastok and Sandy yielded AF2 in the 10-15 range both times. One of those ended up in my back pocket...
I did some solo work in Sea with these and Counterstance on... and to be honest... I have no idea what "Enhance Counterstance" does. I don't see any difference between my counter rate with or without them. If my Guard was anywhere near cap, i'm sure these would be much more useful, but at the moment, they go in the "Yay I have AF2" category rather than the useful AF2 spot.
Havn't done as much Limbus recently, and I think its because I don't play a job that has any really useful AF+1. I upgarded my Rdm hat mostly just because I had the items, and there are 2 pieces of Monk I would consider for Chi Blast builds, and maybe one for solo work, but otherwise the only reason to do it is for the "ooohhhh white border" factor. Also its hard to go with LS for coins when I know I can solo/duo the zones for 10-15 a shot. Gonna start trying to make the LS runs again though, as its just more fun to do things with more people on some occasion.
Up to Rank 4 in Assault, and starting to come across some really fun and interesting missions. I'd still like to get Yigit Gages, but its become something that as I slowly accumulate points in Mamool Ja, i'll pick them up when I can rather than pushing for them. Mostly I just do them for quick fun and to save points for...
Salvage. LS currently doing no runs at all that I know of. If they are, they aren't advertised or at a time that i'm not able to be online. Starting to wonder if I could setup a once or twice a week run for anyone able to come. I'm pretty sure a good group with the right jobs could do some small farming of zones on a regular basis, or go after a boss if for some reason we got a big turnout. My patience with being in charge of setting these things up is very short however, but it might be the only way to get a regular run going. I know some people in the LS are interested, so maybe i'll toss the idea out there if I don't see any movement towards Salvage soon.
New toy:
Was actually a more difficult decision when I was asked to choose than I originally thought. Some of the earrings would be kinda cool on my Rdm, but in the end I decided I was happy with my Rdm ear choices, and this was a good upgrade for my Mnk. Hopefully I can get lucky on our Kirin run this weekend, and a decent drop + lot will net me a Shura Togi. Would go a long way to getting my Mnk where i'd like him to be. Even for a Taru, i'm been holding up reasonably well in parses for not having the "Best" gear. I'd really like to upgrade my leg slot, but when you get one Haidate in 6 Byakko fights.... well my lotting luck doesn't hold water there.
Random fun thing, got a ToD on Aspid, and the next day was able to claim Adaman. I've got a Behemoth Tongue, so was looking to add to the collection, and right after HQ is the best time to try for free Egg claims.
http://img480.imageshack.us/my.php?image=adamanduogmdt3.png
2x Rdm/Nin > Adamantoise lol. I know he's been solo'd by Mnk/Nin's and i'm sure other jobs, but it was tons of fun to take him down. Not sure why the GM showed up, but he never said anything to us.
So thats what i've been up to. Back working on merits again this time until I finish them. Than i'm debating leveling another job or not. Right now between Sam and Nin, but we'll see how I feel about it.