Jumping into the New Dungeon
Logged into FFXIV yesterday hype as hell after the patch. Saw my quest log screaming about new level 100 dungeons. Clicked that queue button faster than Lalafell chasing cookies.
Getting My Butt Kicked
First run was pure chaos. Went in as WHM with randoms. Tank charged ahead like a chocobo on caffeine. Boom – trash mobs vomited purple goo everywhere. Wiped three times before figuring out the new stacking mechanic.
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Big surprises found:
- Third boss has fire tornadoes that FOLLOW you? Brutal.
- Those frog adds explode instantly if not stunned – RIP my mana.
- Final phase has color-coded floor tiles that nuke half the party.
Learning the Hard Way
Tried explaining mechanics after wipe #5. Ninja kept ignoring limit breaks. Black Mage stood in every AoE possible. Tank forgot to pop mitigations twice. Got vote kicked before the final boss – hilarious.
Next group? Different story. Warrior actually communicated. We shouted callouts like crazy. Used environmental shields during the meteor phase. That last boss music still bangs when mechanics click.
Tips for New Players
- Watch for the spinny telegraphs – they lie about the actual hit zone.
- Carry extra ethers, you’ll get mana-drained constantly.
- If your party sucks? Vote abandon instantly. Ain’t worth the repair bills.
Finished after three hours of suffering. Loot dropped like 10 ilvl upgrade gloves. Worth every minute of pain. These devs really love their “surprise mechanics.” Gotta sleep now – still hearing that damn boss theme in my dreams.
