FFXI: A Crystalline Prophecy

Square Enix has released one of the three story based content expansions recently called A Crystalline Prophecy. You will see some familiar faces in the cutscenes and references to the opening movie sequence. Square has always been known as one of the best storytellers in the game business and you will not be disappointed in this latest installment.

So far my Linkshell has completed half of the missions and although some parts were tedious (quest item drop rates were abysmal), the boss fights have been pretty interesting. We just completed the BCNM (Burning circle) boss fight for Those Who Lurk in Shadows (II) and despite what other players said about needing a full party of level 75 and such...it was pretty easy. So I don't understand why people were crying about it being difficult.

We killed off the Yagudo (WHM) first followed by the Quadav (RDM), Orc (WAR), and Goblin (THF). If you stick to that order, it will be a breeze. Plus I went in as a level 70 Paladin subbed gimped Ninja (level 30) and I was doing fine. Dual-wielding with my Espadon +1 and Gluttony sword was pretty awesome. All my party members were subbed Ninja except for the RDM. If you cast gravity on the mobs, it will help a lot. If you are having trouble early on, kiting the Goblin will help. I think the Goblin THF is the most difficult one to deal with since he randomly teleports behind you and has the nasty Saucepan move. I don't suggest eating any food prior, since Saucepan will switch your food into a -10 stat debuff.