Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn

Lazy assed rims...

/runs
/hides

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Originally Posted by Rhymelark

Spent my lunch setting up some better macro's for my scholar.

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The only macros I've set up thus far are boss tactics for various dungeons so that I can run better PUG groups. Actually worked quite well! :)

the mouse over ones help a lot:

a few examples of the ones I use:

macro 1: (heal/shield)

/micon "Adloquium"
/ac Adloquium <mo>
/ac Adloquium <t>

macro 2 (heal)

/micon "Physick"
/ac Physick <mo>
/ac Physick <t>

macro 3: (instant rez)

/micon "Resurrection"
/ac Swiftcast <me>
/p Resurrecting <mo>
/wait 1
/ac "Resurrection" <mo>
/p <mo> Resurrected

macro 4: (stoneskin)

/mk Triangle <me>
/p Gather at triangle for stone skin
/wait 5
/target <1>
/ac Stoneskin <t>
/target <2>
/wait 2
/ac Stoneskin <t>
/target <3>
/wait 2
/ac Stoneskin <t>
/target <4>
/wait 2
/ac Stoneskin <t>
/mk Triangle <me>

macro 5 (attack tanks target without deselecting the tank)

/micon "Energy Drain"
/ac "Energy Drain" <tt>
/ac "Energy Drain" <t>

I am having a struggle coming up for a scenario where stoneskin is actually useful, maybe I understand it wrong ;-P. Isnt it a a one hit buff, you take one hit and its gone and it has a 2.5 sec cast time? How would you use it in combat other than soaking up a swiftcast to put it on a tank for one hit? I have it, just never seen a use for it.

I tried using mouse over healing a while back with the mouse over macro but I must really suck because as soon as someone runs through my mouse cursor it goes all pear shaped and the next heal heals someone else other than the tank.

Maybe if someone explains to me how to use it, I could try it again.

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Originally Posted by Shrike

I am having a struggle coming up for a scenario where stoneskin is actually useful, maybe I understand it wrong ;-P. Isnt it a a one hit buff, you take one hit and its gone and it has a 2.5 sec cast time? How would you use it in combat other than soaking up a swiftcast to put it on a tank for one hit? I have it, just never seen a use for it.

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I don't use it on the tank. I use it on myself and ranged DPS because it helps absorb *some* AoE boss damage and also softens the blow of mishaps i.e. when DPS aggro mobs, etc. I've found it pretty useful for that purpose.

I dont bel;ieve its a one hit buff...I have had it on before...got hit more than once before it wears off. Also its really awesome to absorb a lot of damage..maybe save you from a 1-hit death skill on a boss...means u save needing to be rezzed. Like sarah said...its really god for the squishies. I per sonally think everybody should have it...especially squishy dps. If i can re-cast mine in between casting dps if it wears off...would help a stack

Ahhh good to know! I will use it more often then, so it takes 10% of your HP before going away, thats about 300 for casters, not bad. Wish the cast time was better though.

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Originally Posted by Banelight

maybe save you from a 1-hit death skill on a boss ... means u save needing to be rezzed.

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http://caitand.weebly.com/uploads/6/...445166.jpg?107This.

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Originally Posted by Shrike

I am having a struggle coming up for a scenario where stoneskin is actually useful, maybe I understand it wrong ;-P. Isnt it a a one hit buff, you take one hit and its gone and it has a 2.5 sec cast time? How would you use it in combat other than soaking up a swiftcast to put it on a tank for one hit? I have it, just never seen a use for it.

I tried using mouse over healing a while back with the mouse over macro but I must really suck because as soon as someone runs through my mouse cursor it goes all pear shaped and the next heal heals someone else other than the tank.

I use Adloquium which is a group shield and small heal +heal over time for the same reason on my Scholar every now and again through out a boss fight.
Garuda for example hardly does any damage to group with that and sacred soil up.

Maybe if someone explains to me how to use it, I could try it again.

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ah but see you don't hover over the people but hover over the peoples names in the party window ^_-
As the rest said stone skin is great at protecting the group at the start of a boss fight. this is the only real time you apply it unless you really have time when you have nothing to do in a fight.

Edit:

5 day free transfers coming for those of you stuck on another server and want to get on moogle:
http://www.xivnation.com/news/free-w...fers-incoming/

and Edit 2 (LOL):

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Greetings, everyone!

I'd like to give a brief official overview of the "MVP" system that was announced by Yoshida during TGS, as there is a lot of interest in how this will encourage players to be positive and helpful when using the Duty Finder.

This system is for groups that get matched in the Duty Finder and cannot be used when you pre-make parties to enter dungeons and other content. Once you clear the content, you'll be able to vote for a player you feel was helpful, positive, and friendly.

Accumulating these points will allow you to buy companion armor, new mounts, and other exclusive items.

This system is scheduled to be implemented in patch 2.1, and once further details have been finalized we will be sure to share them with you!

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http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...=1#post1353386

Not a fan of this since it means you basically get punished for doing a guild run or premaid. Basically forcing you to pug if you want any of these items.

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Originally Posted by Rhymelark

Not a fan of this since it means you basically get punished for doing a guild run or premaid. Basically forcing you to pug if you want any of these items.

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I agree. I think a symbol next to your name plate or something that designates how "MVP" you are would be better. Attaching actual item rewards to it is a bad idea.