[FFXI] General Chat

asariel · Post by **asariel** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 3:54 am

Here's my problem: The UI is absolutely the worst interface they could have devised. The menu trees seem unneccesary. Keep in mind, however, that I've come from roots in UO and DAOC, where everything was much more streamlined and effective.

Anyways, I'm wondering if anyone can help me out with my major gripe,since I know theres a great MMORPG underneath this needlessly complex layer of menu systems that could have been subsituted for a macro system that doesn't suck. If you have any UI guide links, or just care to show me and my red mage which keyboard system is better, I'd be appreciative.

Thanks

Freuer
Leviathan

GearType2 · Post by **GearType2** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 5:01 am

trust me on this...

get a usb - ps2 controller converter thingie(redoctane sells them for as low as $7). And use a ps2 controller. It's so much easier to play the game with the dual shock it's just simply amazing. The menues are then just a button, and a few presses of the d-pad away then.

Mav · Post by **Mav** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 5:39 am

I actually prefer to use the keyboard. Perhaps just because I over adapted... but Control W opens weapon skills... Ctrl J for job skills... a few macros. Ctrl A for attack and I'm good all around.

V'Lyandra · Post by **V'Lyandra** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 5:43 am

As a RDM, you want a load of macros. I put all spells that I use on a regular basis in a macro pallete, and I actually make a couple different palletes for various job roles (like if I'm playing healer, nuker, or powerleveling someone). Know a couple keyboard shortcuts, like Ctrl +H for heal, Ctrl + W for Weapon Skills, etc. I've never had issues with the control system-- I use my controller to move, and my keyboard for macros. Works like a charm.

Kana Li · Post by **Kana Li** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:52 am

Ok who would be interested in getting a reallife clan together on FFXI. By this I mean get a bunch of us on the same server. If anyone is interested just say so.

Culan_Cuhan · Post by **Culan_Cuhan** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 12:52 pm

I loves me the PS2 controller. Got my four buttons for menu navigating and selecting, got my L2 set for auto-run (critically important for all you newbies, saves a ton of finger stress and took me two months to puzzle out), R2 set for lockon, L1 set for macro palette 1, and R1 set for macro palette 2. Sweet deal, and I arrange my macros in importance, so things I don't use often (ie. /item "Meat Mithkabob" <me>) are set at the end, and stuff I do use often (ie. /ja Sharpshot <me>) are set close to other relevant macros (ie. Shooting, Berserk, Barrage, and that nature. Oh, and the ever beautiful to behold Eagle Eye Shot.)

I'm a RNG/WAR, and GOD I love it!

Woo! Go Mithra RNG!

Oh, and as for SAM subs, I really have no clue. I would advise WAR I suppose, its the best because SAM DEF is rather good, so you can tank in a pinch. But otherwise, I really can't think of any other job you'd want to sub. O.o

dmpotter · Post by **dmpotter** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 8:29 pm

[quote="Kana Li";p="362782"]Ok who would be interested in getting a reallife clan together on FFXI. By this I mean get a bunch of us on the same server. If anyone is interested just say so.[/quote]
You deserve an answer, but I can't figure out a way to say this without being mean, so: ShirtNinjas.

They aren't accepting any new members, and you wouldn't want to join anyway, since most SNs I've ever met of been anti-social ... uh, I can't think of a way to finish this sentence without violating the forum rules.

Anyway, they're all on Phoenix.

There was talk about creating a RLF LS at one point, but only three people total seemed interested so we decided not to bother at the time.

BigLoser · Post by **BigLoser** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 10:43 pm

I thought that SNTA was accepting members but I CANT FRIGGEN FIND ANYONE. sorry but no one is anyhelp and i desperately want to join but a dont know who to talk to or what not becasue there's no info on the website

Maybe its designed to discourage people

Kana Li · Post by **Kana Li** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 12:18 am

Kana Li wrote (View Post):
Ok who would be interested in getting a reallife clan together on FFXI. By this I mean get a bunch of us on the same server. If anyone is interested just say so.

You deserve an answer, but I can't figure out a way to say this without being mean, so: ShirtNinjas.

They aren't accepting any new members, and you wouldn't want to join anyway, since most SNs I've ever met of been anti-social ... uh, I can't think of a way to finish this sentence without violating the forum rules.

Anyway, they're all on Phoenix.

There was talk about creating a RLF LS at one point, but only three people total seemed interested so we decided not to bother at the time.

Man you should have been mean I cannot belive I missed the sticky. Kana Li slaps self for being a stupid newb.

BigLoser · Post by **BigLoser** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 1:49 pm

The on SN that i met was very nice and helpful Well he was SNTA maybe there's a difference?

Cyberliger777 · Post by **Cyberliger777** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 4:41 pm

Maybe we could make a new linkshell and call them the Black Pants Samurai.

BigLoser · Post by **BigLoser** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 6:34 pm

Excellent Idea

HK Limit Breaker · Post by **HK Limit Breaker** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 10:28 pm

Sure. I'd join.

BigLoser · Post by **BigLoser** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 12:44 am

Giv me a couple of days to get the money and i'll set it up from Sandy i'll post a opening time later

nartjai · Post by **nartjai** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 6:34 am

shoulda told me earlier.

I just started my LS today! LOL

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