No One Cares about MMM... STILL!

Look guys, give it up. Sure, sure, we know that the JP's love MMM, but us over here on this side of the pacific, we just can't be bothered. It's for shut-in's and soloers. I knew this was coming. They even said they were expanding it again in at VanaFest, so it was a surprise. Then again, everyone knows that death is coming inevitably, but everyone just ignores it because it sucks. I ignore MMM for the same reason. MMM update days are like eating your vegetables so your parents would let you have ice cream. I know that some really amazing stuff is coming in this update, but I also know that the JP's and shut-in's need their MMM.

It doesn't mean that I don't want them to go die in a fire any less.

Ok, I sound like a broken record on MMM? Sure, I do, but I do have a new concern about MMM. What if they turn MMM into a real event? What if they give it drops for jobs that I actually care about? Shudder to think.

The update notes today are not encouraging for me. There are new mobs, hard mobs that are going to be available in the randomness of MMM. New mobs that drop new loot. Hopefully it will be just like the loot from the past MMM updates. Good for jobs like BLU and PUP, but nothing that any real job is going to care about. But I do have a fear that at some point SE is going to add something to MMM and I am going to have to do the event. Collecting marbles or something, maps and map pieces, and now getting my membership card. I swear that MMM has to be the most convoluted contraption ever created in the evil minds at SE.

There are already too many events in FFXI, please for the love of god, don't make me do MMM. I would rather level BLU. Shudder to think.

<a href="http://www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/ff11us/detail/5487/5487_3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/ff11us/detail/5487/5487_3.jpg" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 180px;" /></a>Look guys, give it up. Sure, sure, we know that the JP's love MMM, but us over here on this side of the pacific, we just can't be bothered. It's for shut-in's and soloers. I knew this was coming. They even said they were expanding it again in at VanaFest, so it was a surprise. Then again, everyone knows that death is coming inevitably, but everyone just ignores it because it sucks. I ignore MMM for the same reason. MMM update days are like eating your vegetables so your parents would let you have ice cream. I know that some really amazing stuff is coming in this update, but I also know that the JP's and shut-in's need their MMM.<br /><br />It doesn't mean that I don't want them to go die in a fire any less.<br /><br />Ok, I sound like a broken record on MMM? Sure, I do, but I do have a new concern about MMM. What if they turn MMM into a real event? What if they give it drops for jobs that I actually care about? Shudder to think.<br /><br />The update notes today are not encouraging for me. There are new mobs, hard mobs that are going to be available in the randomness of MMM. New mobs that drop new loot. Hopefully it will be just like the loot from the past MMM updates. Good for jobs like BLU and PUP, but nothing that any real job is going to care about. But I do have a fear that at some point SE is going to add something to MMM and I am going to have to do the event. Collecting marbles or something, maps and map pieces, and now getting my membership card. I swear that MMM has to be the most convoluted contraption ever created in the evil minds at SE.<br /><br />There are already too many events in FFXI, please for the love of god, don't make me do MMM. I would rather level BLU. Shudder to think.

Morning in Vana'diel: My New Disciple: EvilPaul.

Morning in Vana'diel is your daily dose of FFXI and all things Vana'diel. Give us your thoughts on the interesting topics of the day! Hey, you stupid Moblin's, how about you shove that fishing pole right up your ass!
Yes, fishing will make Moblin Maze Mongers much more exciting. Wait, no, I lied. It will mean that MMM will be even more tedious than it already is. But wait, I don't do MMM because I am sane and would like to stay that way.

SE has recently announced that they are adding some new fishing thing to MMM. Some kind of tag or chit or rune or something that NO ONE FREAKING CARES ABOUT! If you are some how interested in MMM you can check out the information at the POL website.

SE's recent actions seem to be aimed at combining the most boring things possible. Sometimes I wonder if I am alone in these feelings. If I am the kid standing in the corner being ignored by all the hot chicks at the dance. If I am just afloat on a raft in the middle of the ocean and everyone is just banging hot chicks.

I am not alone! I have discovered an untapped source of anti-MMM-ism. If we wander over to the BG forums we will see that I have a brand new disciple! EvilPaul has also declared his utter hatred for this stupid, stupid event. MMM is this expansion's NPC's and Pankration. Unless as tits on a boar, but loved by the masses. I just don't get you people. At least EvilPaul understands me! He hates you guys too!

Oh, and just as a plug for my new disciple go check out The Pie Blog™.

<a href="http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i287/Gergall/mmmInterest.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i287/Gergall/mmmInterest.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 795px; height: 126px;" /></a><span style="font-weight:bold;">Morning in Vana'diel</span><span style="font-style:italic;"> is your daily dose of FFXI and all things Vana'diel. Give us your thoughts on the interesting topics of the day! Hey, you stupid Moblin's, how about you shove that fishing pole right up your ass!</span><br />Yes, fishing will make Moblin Maze Mongers much more exciting. Wait, no, I lied. It will mean that MMM will be even more tedious than it already is. But wait, I don't do MMM because I am sane and would like to stay that way.<br /><br />SE has recently announced that they are adding some new fishing thing to MMM. Some kind of tag or chit or rune or something that NO ONE FREAKING CARES ABOUT! If you are some how interested in MMM you can check out the information at the <a href="http://www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/ff11us/detail/4894/detail.html">POL website</a>.<br /><br />SE's recent actions seem to be aimed at combining the most boring things possible. Sometimes I wonder if I am alone in these feelings. If I am the kid standing in the corner being ignored by all the hot chicks at the dance. If I am just afloat on a raft in the middle of the ocean and everyone is just banging hot chicks.<br /><br />I am not alone! I have discovered an untapped source of anti-MMM-ism. If we wander over to the BG forums we will see that I have a brand new disciple! E<a href="http://www.bluegartrls.com/forum/82368-nobody-cares-about-moblin-maze-mongers.html">vilPaul has also declared his utter hatred for this stupid, stupid event.</a> MMM is this expansion's NPC's and Pankration. Unless as tits on a boar, but loved by the masses. I just don't get you people. At least EvilPaul understands me! He hates you guys too!<br /><br />Oh, and just as a plug for my new disciple go check out <a href="http://evilpaul.blogspot.com/">The Pie Blog™</a>.

Morning in Vana'diel: Moblins Gone Wild!

Morning in Vana'diel is your daily dose of FFXI and all things Vana'diel. Give us your thoughts on the interesting topics of the day! Stalkers and goblins, oh my!

I never got into the NPC/Fellow thing, but I know that a lot of people used to be into it. I remember back in the day when they came out and there was a huge line to get into BC to get your Fellow, or at least I remember seeing pictures of it because I was probably out XPing at the time. I did eventually get an NPC, but I never bring him out because I have no use for it. Now it seems that SE is bringing back the idea with the Goblins in MMM. I don't know how I feel about it because I never understood the notion of playing with an NPC in a game designed to be played with other, you know, PCs... but a lot of people have fun with them so it's definitely something SE might be interested in.

I also don't do MMM much at all, but I do know that it does have some popularity, especially because you can get some pretty good rewards especially that sword for BLU. In fact, some of the rewards are quite good and rather unique and I think that completely blowing off MMM like I have may not be the best idea. LOL I don't know how the new Goblin companion is going to work out for those that have been farming MMM. Are they going to want to give up farming MMM? I heard the drop rate on some of the items that people want can be pretty low. I just don't know how important another NPC companion is to the game at this time.

Are you going to have a MMM Goblin companion? Do you farm MMM for the unique gear from that event? Do you think it is worth it? Is it something that I should be doing? :) Leave a comment and tell us what you think!

<a href="http://www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/ff11eu/detail/3173/3173_0.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/ff11eu/detail/3173/3173_0.jpg" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 360px;" /></a><span style="font-weight:bold;">Morning in Vana'diel</span><span style="font-style:italic;"> is your daily dose of FFXI and all things Vana'diel. Give us your thoughts on the interesting topics of the day! Stalkers and goblins, oh my!</span><br /><br />I never got into the NPC/Fellow thing, but I know that a lot of people used to be into it. I remember back in the day when they came out and there was a huge line to get into BC to get your Fellow, or at least I remember seeing pictures of it because I was probably out XPing at the time. I did eventually get an NPC, but I never bring him out because I have no use for it. Now it seems that SE is bringing back the idea with the Goblins in MMM. I don't know how I feel about it because I never understood the notion of playing with an NPC in a game designed to be played with other, you know, PCs... but a lot of people have fun with them so it's definitely something SE might be interested in.<br /><br />I also don't do MMM much at all, but I do know that it does have some popularity, especially because you can get some pretty good rewards especially <a href="http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Koggelmander">that sword</a> for BLU. In fact, some of the rewards are quite good and rather unique and I think that completely blowing off MMM like I have may not be the best idea. LOL I don't know how the new Goblin companion is going to work out for those that have been farming MMM. Are they going to want to give up farming MMM? I heard the drop rate on some of the items that people want can be pretty low. I just don't know how important another NPC companion is to the game at this time. <br /><br />Are you going to have a MMM Goblin companion? Do you farm MMM for the unique gear from that event? Do you think it is worth it? Is it something that I should be doing? :) Leave a comment and tell us what you think!

Our Comprehensive Guide to the July 2009 Update.

The July 2009 Update is just around the corner so we have put together this guide to all the information we have about the coming update, including information about missions, job changes, events, equipment and even the Moogle Kupo d'Etat scenario! Stay tuned for any new information!

The July 2009 Update for FFXI is looking to be a decently balanced update with additional zones that we have been promised for a while. The much anticipated Campaign body pieces will become available after getting the new Campaign ranks. The two new zones - Beaucidine and Xarcabard - look to be very Campaign oriented and if the development team fulfills their promise, they will be oriented to high-level players. The "Union" system is being introduced to Campaign and the rewards look to be potentially pretty damn sweet. New Wings missions are being added, but it doesn't look to be too many. Moblin Maze Mongers is getting an NPC-style addition. Finally, there are currently unannounced Job Adjustments.

Our complete and comprehensive coverage of the July Update is listed after the break!

Update Information

Wings of the Goddess Missions

→ Two new missions added.
*"A Traitor in Our Midst!" and "The World Will Choose..." both listed as titles in the update notes.

New Areas

→ Beaucedine Glacier (S) and Xarcabard (S) will be opened.

Job Adjustments

→ Ninja
*Two new Job Abilities are being added: Yonin and Innin.
*Mijin Gakure will now not cause weakness after being raised. Ninja's that use Mijin Gakure will be at 50% health after being raised.

Campaign

→ Beaucedine Glacier (S) and Xarcabard (S) are available for Campaign conflicts.
→ Two new Campaign medals will be available.
→ New equipment - including Campaign body pieces - will become available via purchase with Allied Notes with requisite Campaign medal.
→ "Union" system introduced.
*The Union system is an open, campaign-based battle system.
*Success under the Union system will yield rewards including Dynamis currency, synthesis materials, and spoils of the Beastman Confederate. Treasure will be distributed via caskets after each battle.
*Participation is required, and rewards will only be awards based on a minimum level of participation.

Moblin Maze Mongers

→ A new Maze Voucher and Goblin companion added.
*Goblin companions will be able to level up and specialize similar to NPCs.
*Goblins initial start as the "All-Rounder" then other job options include "Walloper" melee, "Barrager" ranged attacker and "Spellslinger" mage.
*Each Goblin job will have unique special abilities.
*Maze Runes that enhance your Goblin companion added.
→ New augmented gear unique to MMM added.

Site Coverage

*POL News: A Warm Day in Xarcabard.
*Morning in Vana'diel: Questing Missions and Missing Quests.
*POL News: On the Campaign Trail.
*POL News: Wings takes flight.
*POL News: Moblins Take Up Heart Surgery
*POL News: Ninja Booty!

Square Enix POL Announcements

*Campaign Gets Reinforcements!
*Winds of the Goddess Missions!
*Moblin Maze Mongers Delve Deeper Into Your Heart!
*Job Adjustments and Additions Part I

<a href="http://www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/ff11us/detail/4578/4578.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/ff11us/detail/4578/4578.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 415px; height: 100px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">The </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">July 2009 Update</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> is just around the corner so we have put together this guide to all the information we have about the coming update, including information about missions, job changes, events, equipment and even the Moogle Kupo d'Etat scenario! Stay tuned for any new information!</span><br /><br />The July 2009 Update for FFXI is looking to be a decently balanced update with additional zones that we have been promised for a while. The much anticipated Campaign body pieces will become available after getting the new Campaign ranks. The two new zones - Beaucidine and Xarcabard - look to be very Campaign oriented and if the development team fulfills their promise, they will be oriented to high-level players. The "Union" system is being introduced to Campaign and the rewards look to be potentially pretty damn sweet. New Wings missions are being added, but it doesn't look to be too many. Moblin Maze Mongers is getting an NPC-style addition. Finally, there are currently unannounced Job Adjustments.<br /><br />Our complete and comprehensive coverage of the July Update is listed after the break! <br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><u>Update Information</u><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wings of the Goddess Missions</span><br /><br />→ Two new missions added.<br />*"A Traitor in Our Midst!" and "The World Will Choose..." both listed as titles in the update notes.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">New Areas</span><br /><br />→ Beaucedine Glacier (S) and Xarcabard (S) will be opened. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Job Adjustments</span><br /><br />→ Ninja<br />*Two new Job Abilities are being added: Yonin and Innin.<br />*Mijin Gakure will now not cause weakness after being raised. Ninja's that use Mijin Gakure will be at 50% health after being raised. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Campaign</span><br /><br />→ Beaucedine Glacier (S) and Xarcabard (S) are available for Campaign conflicts.<br />→ Two new Campaign medals will be available.<br />→ New equipment - including Campaign body pieces - will become available via purchase with Allied Notes with requisite Campaign medal.<br />→ "Union" system introduced.<br />*The Union system is an open, campaign-based battle system.<br />*Success under the Union system will yield rewards including Dynamis currency, synthesis materials, and spoils of the Beastman Confederate. Treasure will be distributed via caskets after each battle.<br />*Participation is required, and rewards will only be awards based on a minimum level of participation.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Moblin Maze Mongers</span><br /><br />→ A new Maze Voucher and Goblin companion added.<br />*Goblin companions will be able to level up and specialize similar to NPCs.<br />*Goblins initial start as the "All-Rounder" then other job options include "Walloper" melee, "Barrager" ranged attacker and "Spellslinger" mage.<br />*Each Goblin job will have unique special abilities.<br />*Maze Runes that enhance your Goblin companion added.<br />→ New augmented gear unique to MMM added.<br /><br /><u>Site Coverage</u><br /><br />*<a href="http://ringthree.blogspot.com/2009/06/pol-news-warm-day-in-xarcabard.html">POL News: A Warm Day in Xarcabard.</a><br />*<a href="http://ringthree.blogspot.com/2009/06/morning-in-vanadiel-questing-missions.html">Morning in Vana'diel: Questing Missions and Missing Quests.</a><br />*<a href="http://ringthree.blogspot.com/2009/06/pol-news-on-campaign-trail.html">POL News: On the Campaign Trail.</a><br />*<a href="http://ringthree.blogspot.com/2009/06/pol-news-wings-takes-flight.html">POL News: Wings takes flight.</a><br />*<a href="http://ringthree.blogspot.com/2009/06/pol-news-moblins-take-up-heart-surgery.html">POL News: Moblins Take Up Heart Surgery</a><br />*<a href="http://ringthree.blogspot.com/2009/07/pol-news-ninja-booty.html">POL News: Ninja Booty!</a><br /><br /><u>Square Enix POL Announcements</u><br /><br />*<a href="http://www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/ff11us/detail/4593/detail.html">Campaign Gets Reinforcements!</a><br />*<a href="http://www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/ff11us/detail/4636/detail.html">Winds of the Goddess Missions!</a><br />*<a href="http://www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/ff11us/detail/4646/detail.html">Moblin Maze Mongers Delve Deeper Into Your Heart!</a></span><br />*<a href="http://www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/ff11us/detail/4666/detail.html">Job Adjustments and Additions Part I</a>