If you're just as confused by what collectibles are as I am - this should be a good starting guide:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comme..._collectables/
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If you're just as confused by what collectibles are as I am - this should be a good starting guide:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comme..._collectables/
I'm still confused about how that all works, but thank you for the link :)
Me too... can someone explain the basic basics? The stuff that you long-time players take for granted (i.e. where to get this collector's glove buff and where to start the quests).
Mor Dhona at... Level 56 DoH/DoL I want to say? The girl next to the Collectible Tent (It used to be the Merchant/Mender Tent in 2.X)Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiylie
Inscrutable Tastes in Ishgard is a level 50 quest. In order to unlock it you need to do the tour of Ishgard quest first I believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiylie
Don't worry mysiana - I've had min/btn at 50 for over a year and I still don't understand the collectibles crap. It's new to all of us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiylie
For Gatherers
Pre-requisites -
Complete the MSQ "The Better Half."
Minimum level 50.
Complete the quest "Inscrutable Tastes" (given by Morgayne in the Foundation - 10, 10).
Check what stuff is collectible today. It resets daily.
http://i.imgur.com/hGtahOS.jpg
Note the minimum collectability requirement. You have to get the item to at least that number to get any XP for handing it in.
http://i.imgur.com/fdh6wMf.jpg
Go to the Gathering Clock (clicky) and select the stuff you will be collecting.
Note that, although the clock says the items will be up for 3 game-hours, they are actually only up for 55 game-minutes, so it is worth it to get there early.
http://i.imgur.com/5VyYrFm.jpg
Find your node.
Turn on Truth of Forests. (Or Truth of Mountains for miner, whatever. All references in this are for BTN, but use the MIN equivalent.)
http://i.imgur.com/zBMzthb.jpg
Whack the Node.
http://i.imgur.com/InqthMf.jpg
Turn on Collector's Glove.
Use Toil of the Pioneer.
http://i.imgur.com/Z7f1mZI.jpg
First, whack the item and this new mini-game box will pop up. :D
This is how much "wear" the item has - a.k.a., how many times you can increase its rarity using your new abilities.
These are your nifty new abilities.
These are your remaining gathering attempts, just like normal.
http://i.imgur.com/iCBJDyu.jpg
I start with Discerning Eye.
http://i.imgur.com/JcxJvHX.jpg
Then, I use Methodical Appraisal two times.
http://i.imgur.com/SWKIVqx.jpg
When you hit Collect, a new window will pop up showing you the collectability of the item you just got. Make sure it has enough collectability before you hit Yes.
http://i.imgur.com/rogQQLO.jpg
Keep hitting Collect until you run out of gathering attempts.
http://i.imgur.com/ifnqd7T.jpg
Go to this dude (chick?) in Mor Dhona and give him/her/it all your new loot for heaps of XP. :D
http://i.imgur.com/MQA05sR.jpg
Question Gwen - I see the 30/30 wear, is it like crafting where if you hit 0 you don't get the item? Or do you want it to hit 0?
The item starts at 0/30 wear as you do appraisal actions the wear increases. If you go beyond the max wear for an item (ex: 35/30) your rate to gather the item is significantly reduced (like under 20% chance to gather significant).Quote:
Originally Posted by E'hosmer