Sounds like you guys are having fun :) On Tue, Oct 29, 2013 at 4:16 PM, Donaldson, Alasdair < alasdair.donaldson@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > And FFS LB, please mark the second target in a mob.**** > > ** ** > > *From:* cpt-fgc-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:cpt-fgc-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] > *On Behalf Of *Ilitirit Sama > *Sent:* 29 October 2013 2:20 PM > > *To:* cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > *Subject:* [CPT-FGC] Re: [CPT-RPG] Re: Stuff off**** > > ** ** > > I parsed the battle log for WP last night. I used 65k MP on heals. I bet > 64.5k of that was just on LB. LB, stop doing dumb shit. You think it's > just easy to heal you non-stop, but when you have 4 enemies on you and you > refuse to reposition yourself, I can BARELY keep up with the damage. I > have to ignore ailments, DPS and my pet just to stop you from dying. And > then I have to hope that you're maintaining aggro so I don't pull threat > off you. > > Read this please:**** > > *Tank:* (MRD, GLA) *The informal leader of the group, and probably the > one with the most responsibilities. You set the pace for the run, and most > of the time it's up to you to do most of the firefighting when things go > haywire. Good tanks will command the most respect, as they rightfully > should.***** > > **· **First and foremost, and more importantly than the other two > roles, *PAY ATTENTION.* It's easy to get tanking tunnel vision. You're > juggling to keep control of multiple enemies. You're making sure that no > one else is getting attacked, or about to get aggro. Managing your > cooldowns. Keeping yourself alive. Keeping control. On top of this, you > have to watch for AoE. Patrolling groups. Your health. If you have bad > party members, your responsibilities will just keep increasing. It's a > tough job, but you're the only one who can do it. **** > > **· **So, make sure you don't get caught by surprise. Make sure > you're one step ahead of the game. Keep an eye out for what's happening in > the battlefield. Make sure your health doesn't dip too low, and if it does, > take the necessary steps to reduce further damage by popping your > mitigation and healing cooldowns. Make sure your party mates aren't getting > attacked. If they are, quickly take steps to divert attention back to > yourself.**** > > **· ***Use the marking system.* If you've seen the big [1] signs > hovering over the heads of enemies, you'll know what I'm talking about. Put > them on a hotbar or macro them. This lets your party know which one you'll > be focusing on, so that they can attack that one safely without pulling > aggro off you. It doesn't hurt to politely remind a new party to focus fire > on the marked targets, either.**** > > **· ***If there are multiple enemies, take the time to hit every > one of them.* Far too often, I see tanks only attack one target in a > group of three. As a tank, you should be making sure that you're > retaliating against every enemy that you're facing, and not just one. Even > if the DPS are attacking what you are, the healer is almost always quickly > gaining enmity on all the mobs throughout the battle. Make the effort to > land a hit or two on every enemy. Cycle targets constantly. Use your AoE > enmity skills like Flash and Overwhelm frequently.* *Your overall job is > to control, not to kill.**** > > **· ***Tank with your enemies attacking in front of you.* This is > Tanking 101. As far as I can tell, you can't block, dodge, or parry > something that is stabbing you in the back. Reposition yourself during > battle so that you're taking the hits from the front. This reduces your > damage taken, thereby increasing your survivability and the party's chances > for success.**** > > **· ***Additionally, turn the enemies away from the party.* After > you gain control of the enemy group, rotate your position so that any AoE > attacks don't fly past you and hit your healer. This is especially key for > the Ifrit fight, and his flame breath that doesn't have an AoE red marker. > **** > > **· ***Know your limits.* Don't bite off more than you can chew. > There's > enjoyment to be got in a challenge, but try not to involve other people in > your mistakes. If you're running with friends for fun, I'd say go wild. > However, in a PUG, people generally want to get things done quick and easy, > not frantically and stressfully.**** > > **· ***Don't be afraid to ask for something.* This actually > applies to everyone, but very much so the tank. As the person who's setting > the pace of the run, the more comfortable you are, the more effective the > run can be. However, make sure that what you're asking for makes sense and > is a reasonable request. For example, don't demand that the healer put in > DPS time. This could lead to unnecessary stress and may even end up getting > you killed. If someone refuses to comply with your reasonable request, drop > it. Players are people, not your servants. Remain professional, try to have > fun in the challenge, get it done quickly, grumble to yourself, and move on. > **** > > **· ***Listen to your party.* If they're complaining about > something, it isn't always groundless. Please don't get defensive. If > they're saying that you suck, ask them why (maybe you're losing control > often), and what they would prefer you to be doing instead. If they give a > vague answer like "suck less", then they are assholes, and you could offer > your own suggestions (as long as it's not "stick it up your ass") like, "If > I marked targets, would that help?" You may have your own style of playing, > but there is an overall unspoken party etiquette to follow. An effective > leader is one who knows how to work with his companions.**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > On Tue, Oct 29, 2013 at 1:44 PM, Donaldson, Alasdair < > alasdair.donaldson@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:**** > > Most of the speed run stuff has been patched. We need slightly better > equip to run AK. I’m happy to try it tonight.**** > > **** > > **** > > *From:* cpt-fgc-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:cpt-fgc-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] > *On Behalf Of *lindsey kiviets > *Sent:* 29 October 2013 1:37 PM**** > > > *To:* cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > *Subject:* [CPT-FGC] Re: [CPT-RPG] Re: Stuff off**** > > **** > > we need to speedrun some more AV > > http://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Thormoen%27s_Purpose > **** > ------------------------------ > > From: alasdair.donaldson@xxxxxxxxxx > To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [CPT-FGC] Re: [CPT-RPG] Re: Stuff off > Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 09:54:05 +0000**** > > I think Hermanus smells odd. Dunno what it is about the place.**** > > **** > > **** > > *From:* cpt-fgc-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:cpt-fgc-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<cpt-fgc-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>] > *On Behalf Of *Ryan Williams > *Sent:* 29 October 2013 11:53 AM > *To:* cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > *Subject:* [CPT-FGC] Re: [CPT-RPG] Re: Stuff off**** > > **** > > Blegh. I have to drive to Hermanus tomorrow. Not keen...**** > > **** > > On Tue, Oct 29, 2013 at 11:39 AM, Donaldson, Alasdair < > alasdair.donaldson@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:**** > > http://www.ffxivinfo.com/maps/the-wanderers-palace.php**** > > The WP items. I want the warlock gear.**** > > **** > > *From:* cpt-fgc-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:cpt-fgc-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] > *On Behalf Of *Wynand-Ben Viljoen > *Sent:* 29 October 2013 11:21 AM > *To:* cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx**** > > > *Subject:* [CPT-FGC] Re: [CPT-RPG] Re: Stuff off**** > > **** > > They better get back online quick! > > I want that stuff asap. I finally cave and decide to go for it and then > the site goes down... feels like FFRR again lol > > > Decided im not going to do anything fancy. Going to simply chuck that > shit into a mechanical keyboard and let it rip. > > Played some matches against Stu using my KB and it felt amazing. (Arcade > stick buttons will be missed tho) > Im finally losing due to doing stupid shit and not because I failed some > basic input. > > > Keyboard Makoto is coming for your souls! > **** > > > Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:39:13 -0800 > > Subject: [CPT-FGC] Re: [CPT-RPG] Re: Stuff off > > From: gieroadsteve@xxxxxxxxx > > To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > > Your search would be as good as mine at this point. > > I would just wait until that site is back up, I shouldn't be offline > > for too long. > > > > On 29/10/2013, Wynand-Ben Viljoen <paashaasggx@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > Anywhere else trustworthy that sells the thing? > > > > > > Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 20:45:15 -0800 > > > Subject: [CPT-FGC] Re: [CPT-RPG] Re: Stuff off > > > From: gieroadsteve@xxxxxxxxx > > > To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > > > > Damn thats unlucky. > > > It was fine when I sent the link. > > > > > > :( > > > > > > > > > On 28 October 2013 12:56, Wynand-Ben Viljoen <paashaasggx@xxxxxxxxxxx> > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > dead site is dead... > > > > > > Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 08:42:33 -0800 > > > Subject: [CPT-FGC] Re: [CPT-RPG] Re: Stuff off > > > From: gieroadsteve@xxxxxxxxx > > > > > > To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > > > > http://www.focusattack.com/akishop-ps360-multi-console-joystick-pcb/ > > > > > > > > > you will just have to see what shipping options are available and > which of > > > the cable options are the right ones. > > > > > > > > > Also let me know if you are going to get one because I think I may > want one > > > too. > > > > > > > > > On 28 October 2013 08:38, Wynand-Ben Viljoen <paashaasggx@xxxxxxxxxxx> > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Steve where did you mention one can get that PS360+ PCB thingy from? > > > The keyboard warrior needs to level the playing the field! > > > > > > Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 08:33:52 -0800 > > > > > > > > > Subject: [CPT-FGC] Re: [CPT-RPG] Re: Stuff off > > > From: gieroadsteve@xxxxxxxxx > > > To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > > > > > > > > > > I will investigate what buttons I should use for Vega's crouch tech. > > > > > > I love Smug. > > > > > > > > > On 28 October 2013 08:30, Manase Zote <bmlzote@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Yes, yes and yes! > > > > > > Or you will die from tick throws which lead to hard knockdowns. > > > > > > Which means you will be safe jumped on/mixed up into another tick > throw etc > > > > > > > > > > > > On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 6:18 PM, Stephen Scheidel > > > > > > <gieroadsteve@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > > > >> I think its Lars. > > > > > >> > > > > > >> ....should I be learning what crouch tech is ? is it important? > > > > > >> > > > > > >> > > > > > >> On 28 October 2013 08:14, Ilitirit Sama <ilitirit@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > > > >>> > > > > > >>> This doll actually might fit the silhouette of the 5th character that > > >>> was > > > > > >>> leaked last week: > > > > > >>> http://streetfighter.wikia.com/wiki/File:Doll08-Santamu.jpg > > > > > >>> > > > > > >>> Vietnamese doll "Santamu" which means August. > > > > > >>> > > > > > >>> > > > > > >>> On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 5:53 PM, Stephen Scheidel > > >>> <gieroadsteve@xxxxxxxxx> > > > > > >>> wrote: > > > > > >>>> > > > > > >>>> My Main :D > > > > > >>>> > > > > > >>>> > > > > > >>>> On 28 October 2013 07:29, Ilitirit Sama <ilitirit@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > > > >>>>> > > > > > >>>>> Faust is in GGXRD > > > > > >>>>> > > > > > >>>>> http://ggxrd.com/character/faust/ > > > > > >>>>> > > > > > >>>>> > > > > > >>>>> On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 5:26 PM, Ilitirit Sama <ilitirit@xxxxxxxxx > > > > > > > >>>>> wrote: > > > > > >>>>>> > > > > > >>>>>> Knowing Capcom, they'll probably give her dirty hair and clothes > and > > > > > >>>>>> call her "Evil Cammy". She'll have 50 health, but running your > > >>>>>> fingers > > > > > >>>>>> randomly across the buttons with perform 12f link combos for 50% > > >>>>>> damage into > > > > > >>>>>> mixup. Doing jab, jab, diagonal up, lk, hp will perform her Raging > > >>>>>> Cannon > > > > > >>>>>> Strike. > > > > > >>>>>> > > > > > >>>>>> In terms of gameplay, the dolls are basically Cammy clones: > > > > > >>>>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NjqHSZuT0Y > > > > > >>>>>> > > > > > >>>>>> > > > > > >>>>>> > > > > > >>>>>> > > > > > >>>>>> On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 5:15 PM, euraima tobias < > euraima@xxxxxxxxx> > > > > > >>>>>> wrote: > > > > > >>>>>>> > > > > > >>>>>>> With a projectile righhhhttt? O.O > > > > > >>>>>>> > > > > > >>>>>>> On 28 Oct 2013 16:45, "Ilitirit Sama" <ilitirit@xxxxxxxxx> > wrote: > > > > > >>>>>>>> > > > > > >>>>>>>> Ken Bogard, that hype French FG commentator teased that the 5th > > > > > >>>>>>>> character is a Juni/Juli type clone. He hints that it might be > the > > >>>>>>>> doll > > > > > >>>>>>>> "Xiayu" which means October. This obviously means we're getting > a > > >>>>>>>> Cammy > > > > > >>>>>>>> clone. > > > > > >>>>>>>> > > > > > >>>>>>>> I can't believe it took me this long to figure out the dolls > were > > > > > >>>>>>>> named after months of the year. 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