About Me

Long Island, New York, United States
I'm a 20 year who is currently attending college with a major in Computer Engineering. I have been a gamer pretty much my entire life and I am totally OK with that. People always ask me, "Don't you ever get bored of video games?" And my response?, "Absolutely Not." The way I see it, video games is a way I can get away from reality and relax in an environment where no matter what happens, it's not going to change the outcome of my everyday life, at least I hope it won't :). As stated earlier, I have been a gamer pretty much my entire life. But, within the past year, I have thought to myself, "Wouldn't it be cool to share my gaming experiences with people from all around the world?" Well, that is the premise behind this blog. Within this blog, you will find different pages for the different video games that I am currently playing (PC/Mac Only). Within each games respective page, I will be posting about my thoughts on the game, different updates or patches, and even giving you guys and girls some tips that have helped me in the past with these games. Hopefully you enjoy the content I will provide, and hopefully you will be a long time reader :)

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Saturday, September 18, 2010

My BladePoster's Damage Test....And new Shield

Server: Lawolf
Name: Ainia/YoCroJest/FemaleFighter
Class: Ranger/Jester(Bow)/BP(1v1)
Level: 76/76/90

Couple of you guys asked for it, both on my blog and in game, so here it is. In this video I do a short damage demonstration showcasing my clean and crit damage on Clocks. I understand that he is sort of a low level, but I figured it would pose a good demonstration to the damage that I do. Plus, I damage test on this mob a lot, so its nice to see my improvements.

Let me know what you guys think....Enjoy

Make sure to watch this in HD and Full Screen.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Gear Upate on my...BladePoster

Server: Lawolf
Name: Ainia/YoCroJest/FemaleFighter
Class: Ranger/Jester(Bow)/BP(1v1)
Level: 76/76/89

In honor of Xurtan's Retiring, I thought that it would be appropriate to showcase how my "BladePoster" is coming along. Below, is a short video that I put together that showcases my current gear. I know it's no Xurtan gear, but, I haven't been playing this character for too long. Also, everyone starts somewhere, and no one starts with amazing gear, or at least I don't. I hope you all enjoy this small video and I plan on uploading more videos that showcase me actually fighting.

(Sorry about the advertisement in the beginning of the video. This program I am using automatically puts them at the starts of their videos. Also, the quality isn't the best, but don't fret, I plan to research more into this program and bring HD to you guys. Thanks)

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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

In Honor of Xurtan and the BladePoster

Server: Lawolf
Name: Ainia/YoCroJest/FemaleFighter
Class: Ranger/Jester(Bow)/BP(1v1)
Level: 76/76/85

Before I get into the full point of this post, I just want to apologize for not being active within the past week. College just started for me again and I haven't had a lot of time to play, or even blog for that matter. So I just wanted to take some time to apologize for that, and from this point on, I should be good to go. (First week of classes is officially over ^^)

Now, I understand that post isn't related to FlyFF directly, but through one of the greatest FlyFF Legends of all time...Xurtan. For those of you who don't know who this is, this person was one of the greatest FlyFF players, or at least in my opinion, to have ever played this game. The amount of devotion that he put into this game was insane, and for many, including myself, he opened the eyes to what is now known as the greatest class, again in my opinion, of all time. That class is known as the BladePoster.

Your probably asking yourself, "Why are you posting an article about Xurtan?" Well, for those of you that do not know, Xurtan has officially gave up on FlyFF. After 2 years of solid devotion to this game, he has finally called it quits. "So what's the big deal you ask?" Well, Xurtan has been envied by many people, including myself, as being one of the most successful players in FlyFF. How? Well, if someone takes 2 years in order to build up 1 character, than I call that devotion and a pure love for the game an overall success.

Now that he is no longer playing, and released his final video, on YouTube, a couple days ago, which finally showcases all of his gear, I feel that we as FlyFF players, should pay him some respect. Ever since I watched the first video that Xurtan put up, I started to see the true potential of BillPosters. And if you haven't noticed already at the start of this post, I have brought my BP out of retirement and I will start playing it once again. I have just finished re-gearing it back up and I will start the leveling process tomorrow.

I want to thank you personally Xurtan for all that you have done for the FlyFF community. The inspiration that you have given me, along with many other players, is to great for words. You, along with your videos will be missed and I wish you the best of luck.

P.S. Your gear is absolutely insane and hats off for devoting 2 years to creating, what is at least to me, the greatest class in FlyFF..BladePoster.

(If you want to check out his final video, along with all his others, then please do a search on YouTube for.....Xurtan.)

Friday, September 3, 2010

Gianting....Is it still worth it?

Server: Lawolf
Name: Ainia/YoCroJest
Class: Ranger/Jester(Bow)
Level: 76/76

Welcome back all you FlyFFers. Well, now since we no longer have 2 events daily, it is time to drift away from events, and talk about other things, such as Gianting. Not to say that I dislike talking about event, but posting everyday about 2 events for 2 weeks can get old pretty quickly. So hopefully, you guys will enjoy the change of pace just as much as I will. (And yes, that is why I am not talking about the previous patch that introduced yet another event ^_^).

Anyway, time to get back to what this post is actually about...and that topic is Gianting. Now, back when I payed FlyFF about 3-4 years ago, I would say that Gianting was one of those things that was so hard to do. And I don't mean that in the way of actually killing the giant, but in a way of actually trying to find one. You see, back then, Gianting was the biggest way to make money in this game, so all the giants were always be killed, no matter what time of day you were trying to do it. But, nowadays, I feel like that is no longer the case. Ever since Azria, and now the Wilds were introduced, it seems like Gianting has kid have lost it's flavor.

For Example, people who are in Azria, constantly leveling, are easily making quite a bit of money per hour, let alone per day. I know from experience. I bought a 1 day Azria ticket (which at the time cost me about 15 mil) and was able to make almost 4 times that in the couple hours i spent leveling. I find, that on average, I get around 5-8 Sunstones and 2-4 Moonstones per hour of leveling. So right there is roughly 8 mil per hour. Not to mention all the trash items that you sell to the NPC which is where you really start to make the big bucks. And then, adding in all the greens, especially the ones that are in high demand, you are making quite a bit of money in doing the one thing that this game wants you to do...level.

The same goes with the Wilds. If you 2 man the Wilds (Ranger and ASAL BP), you can make a crazy amount of money for the time you have to put in. I have many friends who just sit there and farm Wilds all day and they have billions upon billions of Penya.

For me, it seems like Gianting has just lost it's touch. Nowadays I see giants, especially the good ones like Mong and Carriebomb, just walking around for hours without anyone touching them. And to be honest, it saddens me a little bit. It keeps reminding me of the days where zones would be crowded with players waiting for that giant to spawn. Where Knights/Blades/Mercs would spam sneaker in order to tag the giant so that they can hold it until their FS/RM comes.

Now, is this the reason why prices on items such as Guardian Bow, Guardian Knuckle, Historic Knuckle etc. have gone up? Since no one is really gianting then these items are not in circulation. I was just wondering what all of your guys' and girls' opinion on this is. DO you feel like Gainting has lost its touch? Do you feel like its obsolete and not worth doing anymore? Or, do you feel like it is still a very viable way to make money? Please let me know in the comments :)

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

1.5X EXP and Sunstone Drop Event (Day 14)...LAST EVENT

Server: Lawolf
Name: Ainia/YoCroJest
Class: Ranger/Jester(Bow)
Level: 76/76

Welcome to the last day of this amazing 14 day, dual event, event (if that makes any sense XD). The first thing that I would like to point out is that YES, I was finally able to play and gained a level on my Bow Jester. Unfortunately though, I wasn't able to play for long. Anyway, lets get into the events.

1.5X EXP and Sunstone Drop. These are the final 2 event that have been given to us. First thoughts, not SUPER AMAZING, but not bad whatsoever. In my opinion, I would have like to see a different event instead of the Sunstone Drop because I have over 300 Sunstones and I have no idea what to do with them other then sell them. But anyway, lets get into detail about these events (even though there isn't much to talk about).

1.5X EXP. Well, this one is pretty self explanatory. During the entire day, you will be receiving a 1.5X EXP increase for everything you kill. SO, what does this mean? Head for Azria. This is definitely worth buying a 1day Azria ticket, even though I am against them, and getting your grind on. This is pretty much what I did and I was able to pump out a full level in about an hour or so. What I like to do during EXP events, is, kill monsters lower than the ones I normally train on, or that I can kill within 2 seconds. By doing this, my EXP per hour increases by quite a bit and I am able to milk the EXP event.

Sunstone Drop. Again, a very explanatory event. During the day, you will have an increase in the chance of getting Sunstones. Unfortunately, they will be event, which means they are untradable, which in my opinion, is very, very annoying. Even though I am constantly upgrading my gear, I still find that I have WAY to many Sunstones. Even during times where there is no Sunstone Drop Event, I am still finding them like crazy.

Overall, the final 2 event were pretty decent in my opinion. I feel like they could have been a little better, but I will not complain with what I was given. I was able to gain a level, and pickup a few Sunstones in the process.

My overall experience during this amazing 14 day event was pretty good. Some events I wasn't a big fan of, but that didn't stop me from bashing this entire event that was given to us. Let me know what you guys though of this event and if you would like to see FlyFF give something like this to us again in the future.

Elegant Black Wings Chance Box and Power Up Event (Day 13)

Server: Lawolf
Name: Ainia/YoCroJest
Class: Ranger/Jester(Bow)
Level: 76/75

Sorry about be late on the posting again, but with college and working out, I haven't had the most time in the world to play FlyFF or write on my blog in some time. But, with the excuses out of the way, I bring to you, Day 13. Elegant Black Wings Chance Box and Power Up Event. The Power Up event we are all familiar with, but as for the Elegant Black Wing Boxes, I must say that this is new to me. Never have I seen them before. So, with that said, lets get right into it.

On another side not, since I didn't play during this event, I will just give general information about the event(s).

Elegant Black Wings Chance Box. These boxes work just like every other box/bag event. As you kill monsters, you have a chance to receive a box, which, when opened, can have any of these prizes stored inside:

* Elegant Black Wings x1
* Hot Ddukguk x10
* Upcut Stone x5
* Cupid Wings x4
* Activition x5
* Vital Drink X x5
* Refresher Hold x5
* Flask of the Tiger x4
* Flask of the Lion x4
* Flask of the Rabbit x4
* Flask of the Fox x4
* Flask of Stone x4

Not really much to say about the contents of this box. In my opinion, not the best loot is held within it. Aside from the Black Wings and the Upcut Stones, I feel that this box is a little lacking, and won't be selling for too much on the market. The Flasks are a good touch, but in my opinion, this isn't a box that I would personally farm. To be completely honest, I am not a fan of faster flying gear. I'm not too sure why people spend millions, or sometimes billions of penya on something that will make you go slightly faster. But, then again, I guess if you have the money and nothing else to buy, why not right?

Power Up. Just like the 2 previous times this event was given to us, both your attack and defense have been increased. I think this time its 200 attack and 200 defense, but I may be wrong, so please correct me if I am. Again, like i said in a previous post, I wish they paired with an EXP event, or at least an event that had better boxes. But I guess you can't get everything you ask for.

Overall, I think this was an OK day. Not the best, but yet, not the worst. Do I think it was work it being the 2nd to last event? Actually, YES. I am very glad that they didn't have some super amazing event as the 2nd to last one because with what they did, they are building up to, what I hope to be, an awesome last day to this awesome 14 day event.