tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72639605587166448342024-09-22T16:31:34.900-07:00This is just a brief introduction to get a few important bits of information out before you begin the game.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263960558716644834.post-71090752437744932272008-02-08T09:58:00.000-08:002008-02-08T10:07:13.838-08:00Now, to focus specifically on the game there are a few general tips that are incredibly helpful to know before you begin the game:<br /><br />#1 - You don't have to upgrade your equipment every time a new set becomes available.<br /> Money is scarce in this game. New gear appears ALL the time. <br /> It doesn't hurt to use the same set of armour through a couple of dungeons, and it will<br /> save you plenty of money in the long run. <br /><br />The same applies to spells. If you don't need new spells, don't buy them, you can always pick them up later.<br /><br />#2 - Don't sell the Great Serpentskin when you get it as a reward for doing a hunt. <br /> If you do sell it, you --> CAN <-- still complete the sidequest (there was a rumour<br /> that you couldn't). The only difference is you don't get a bonus item, and the bonus<br /> item tends to suck anyway. Try not to sell the skin, but if you do, don't sweat it.<br /><br />#3 - Status effects in Final Fantasy XII and ten times better than every other Final Fantasy<br /> game. Spells like Protect and Shell are great, but unlike previous games, toss Blind and<br /> Silence on enemies (even some bosses) and suddenly they can't do shit to you. <br /> Rule of thumb: Blind, Silence, and Berserk kick ass in this game. Who'd have thought.<br /><br />And with that, we are ready to begin the game...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263960558716644834.post-47929195036736132262008-02-08T07:39:00.000-08:002008-02-08T09:01:11.226-08:00First things, the guide uses a small amount of MMORPG terminology. <br />For those unfamiliar with the terms, here are some quick definitions:<br /><br />Aggro<br />Used to refer to enemies who are aggressively attacking you. <br />An enemy wandering around minding its own business is neutral. <br />The second you get close and it starts attacking, you have "aggro'd" the monster.<br /><br />Tank(ing)<br />The tank is a character whose main job is to take damage. <br />Having one person "tanking" can help quite a bit because you can give them a shield and cast spells like Protect and Regen. <br />If the monster can't bring down your tank, it won't be doing much to the rest of your party either.<br /><br />Those are the two main terms. Here are a few others to throw around:<br />to "Buff" a character is to cast protective magic on him/her. Magic described as "AoE" is Area of Effect magic that hits multiple enemies in a specific area. <br />To "pull" a monster is the same as aggroing it. That about covers it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com