Strange Sights!

I was returning to Gridania one evening when I noticed that the lights seemed…  Strange.

On another occasion, I was looking for potential fishing spots around Ul’dah when I found that I could spearfish in the grass!

On the topic of fishing… 

As you may well know, there is a ferry that travels from the Ul’dah area to Limsa Lominsa.  I was traveling on it one day when I thought the pilot looked a bit…  Strange… :3

Moon Phases & You; Crafting Correlation?

Every now and then, I wonder if the moon phases change the outcome of synthesis.  Aarik once mentioned that he thought different phases of the moon affected different crafts differently.  I’ve always wanted to test this, but haven’t really been able to get a group of people together for an (un)official test of Aarik’s theory.  I have, however, found some linkshell members to briefly interview.   Red Skyfire was my first victim—erm I mean subject.  He is an alchemist.

<Amrita> Red, do you find with any frequency; that during certain moon phases synths will fail more often? Ones that perhaps during some other phase of the moon would be "easy".

<Red> The moon makes crafting hard and harder. There is no easy moon phase

<Amrita> lol I like that answer!^^

<Red > Full is the best time to try for +1, 2, 3.

<Amrita > And for alchemy, which moon phase seems to be the worst?

<Red > I don’t know.  They are all about the same…  I just lost 160 Durability before I could get to 60%.

<Amrita > o.O  So the only difference you see is during full moon?

<Red> I get more +1s.

<Amrita> Ah okay. ^^

<Amrita> There is a theory running around that says one is more apt to fail during new moon.

<Red> I don’t know…

<Amrita> Okay.  Any secret-ish advice for crafting that you might want to toss out there?

<Red> Take lots o’ breaks.

<Amrita> <3 that answer Red!  Thank you for your time! >^^<

Next I talked to Baby Cakes.

<Amrita> Baby~~ ^^ You're an avid crafter :3 mind if I ask you some questions?

<Baby> I don't think that's an accurate statement, but sure.

<Amrita> Well you craft… >.>  With.. say, semi-frequency?

<Baby> Yes...  I'm goal oriented ^^

<Amrita> lol ^^  Which craft would you call your most adept thus far?

<Baby> Speaking of which...  I logged on to get rank 40 GSM!

<Amrita> Woohoo!

<Baby> So that is my most "adept" I guess.

<Amrita> Do you find with any frequency; that during certain moon phases synths will fail more often?  Ones that would otherwise typically be successful.

<Baby> I don't know about failing, but I definitely believe in that full moon....HQ thing.

<Amrita> Yeah, Red mentioned that too.^^

<Baby> I don't really pay much attention to my fail rate...  I'm not that into it.

<Amrita> I remember a theory that new moon = more unstable elements or failures, so I'm trying to see if anybody has noticed that.

<Baby> Yes....but I've learned to control my unstables.

<Amrita> You have? How so?

<Baby> I'm much better at it, lots of waits.  If you do 2 waits on an unstable sometimes it'll resolve.

<Amrita> Ah okay, that's good advice. ^^

<Baby> If it doesn't...  Maybe I'll do standard then wait again.

<Amrita> Its funny, I feel like I pay more attention to breaks and fails then I do HQs.

<Baby> Better than getting 20 dura knocked off.

<Amrita> Yeah!

As for me, at 32, my weaver is highest, which isn’t really “high”, but I have noticed more frequent unstable elements and seemingly random failures during new moon.  I have HQ’d some items, but it usually happens when I’m making a bunch of some item and when I go to sell them, I find an HQ in the bunch. XD  So it’s quite possible that happened on a full moon, because I seem to do the “power” crafting around the full moon.

Thank you to Red and Baby for their time!

I would love for readers to weigh in on this as well!

Linkshell “lulz”; Meet Valhalla Valkyries

I speak highly of my Linkshell, Valhalla Valkyries.  I’ve even shown you a sample of the fun we have together as a group (Naked LS Behest).  But I haven’t really introduced anybody!  So without further delay, I present a snippet of member close-ups, fooling around and general “lulz”.
I’ll begin with our leaders:
D (aka “The Dude”) and his wife Baby (aka “Baby Cakes”, “B-cakes”, “BC”)

Both of them are fun and helpful.  Like the day D invited me to do some leves…  

Oh wait, I should also mention that sometimes he is a little creepy.

I don't have a lot of solo pictures, but here are the few I do have ^.^
 

Gaia!  (Unofficial) Official LS Mom.

Canni, up close and personal.  Wow he’s BIG! O_o

Kat, who I found roaming at one of the camps near Limsa.

We also have some amusing conversations sometimes…  

And if you think the more spiritual oriented among us don’t know how to screw around:

 I had to get him back for groping me, right? ;P

All in fun and love <3

Hails!

Hello Everyone! >^_^<

We interrupt this blog to bring you...

Hails from Hydaelyn Episode 2 "Who are you again?"

So check it out and support the podcast team! <3 Okies? Thanks!

~Teehee~

My friend Auro is the 3rd caller :)

To Japan with Love

I'm sure the general FFXIV community will agree when I say that we as a whole are behind those in Japan involved in this terrible event.

Our collective hearts go out to all in Japan and those elsewhere who have friends & family living in Japan.

Some may say that well-wishes alone are not enough. Get up and do something.
Well, I believe sending good feeling can make a difference. Knowing someone wishes you well, or if you are religious, that people are praying for you, certainly is a source of comfort in such tough times.

If you have the resources to contribute money, that is wonderful, but let's not give any less credit to uplifting thoughts as well.
I think everything helps. So please continue with whatever manner of support you can muster.

At first I wasn't going to do any of my planned blog updates. I thought it might seem selfish to do so, but today I thought... well I imagine people might like to read something more light-hearted so I hope no one misunderstands my choice to continue with stories and "Fan Service".
I have a lot of stuff written that I just haven't gotten around to editing & organizing XD lol.

Communication Breakdown

Off the wall Linkshell events sure are fun!  So are serious regular ones, like getting together for leve’s or even touring the realm to visit as many camps as possible.
The great big downside to all that…  Getting the word out!

Linkshell leaders and event planners can’t be around every waking hour of the day and night to clue in members to upcoming events.
“Check the farking forum” you say?  Well some people are super casual.  They don’t see the need or have any desire to have to go outside of Eorzea to find out what the up-and-coming events are.

“Tell me about it Am!  How are people going to know about the World Tour II event you have coming up this week….”

“Beats me Mr. D...  Word of mouth is okay, but we don’t always see everyone.”

“Nope, and I get tired of repeating myself… If only there was a way to communicate a message to the linkshell members when they equipped the shell.”

“Yes indeed, Mr. D, if only there was some magical message that would appear… “

“But what oh what would it be called…”

“Hmmmm  critical thinking here… I wonder…”

“…”

LINKSHELL MESSAGE  also known as /lsmes

Wooohoo!  Wouldn’t that be great for the casual member and “hard core” player alike?!
 

Please SE, for the love of the Twelve, I don’t ask for this for myself but for the ENTIRE FFXIV COMMUNITY.  Give us /lsmes <3 !!!! <3 !!!!!

That is all.
 

/bow
/hearts
/hugs
/purrs