Tyranny of Heaven [ToH]

That's what it feels like, at least. Our entire static party joined an HNM LS — SearchAndDestroy. We've only been members for a little over a week now and already we've done so much. Some of the NM hunts which I've had the privelege to take part of — Bune, Amikiri, Unger, the god item NMs, 4 of the gods of the sky (Suzaku, Seiryu, Genbu, Byakko), Hakutaku, the Bomb Queen... It's been quite busy... and also quite sad.

I've been struggling with juggling between ToH and S&D... but I've decided on a simple strategy: equip the pearl for which my current activities are relavent for. By default, I'll be in ToH... it's been working out OK, I think. But I believe some of my static-mates are spending too much time in S&D... ;) But it's a good thing, I guess... we need a solid presence in both linkshells and we definitely keep each other informed of happenings.

I finally beat that old man! Finally, on my fifth attempt! See the video here. (20MB, BitTorrent). The only thing I did different was... I devised/used a macro set specifically for Maat. Go figure.

Anyway, my initial assault was resisted down to 1/2 or so. I thought I was going to lose again... but apparently, I got lucky because he decided to only cast Bind/Drown/Poisonga II/Drown (and finally Blizzaga II) after my 2nd ancient magic spell. That bought me enough time to make up the missing damage with Blizzard III and finally Blizzaga II for the finishing blow... (If you're wondering why so much ice, it's because I wielded my Ice Staff through the whole fight.)

At a previous testimony hunt, I managed to win the lot on a Castle Oztroja Coffer Key. Well, for the past 3 days, while waiting for my static party to assemble, I decided to hang out in the upper levels of Castle Oztroja. I basically just ran around continuously, invisible, checking the 9 or so coffer spawn points. (One of the points though, is behind the door that's opened by lighting torches far away, normally requiring a partner or flee. Big thanks to Sykopath and Zatu for showing me that “there is no spoon” and that the door can be opened solo. ;)

Well, I never saw a coffer until a day ago... when it spawned in the middle of the puddle of water where parasites hang out. (Thankfully, they don't aggro me.) Unfortunately, a galka thief was 3-4 steps ahead of me and got to the coffer first. Despite him failing to pick the coffer 3 times, I just made myself visible and patiently stood back. I suppose I could've just rushed up to the coffer and opened it... but that would've been highly rude. I'm quite fond of my karma, thank you. :) Anyway, he successfully opened the coffer eventually, went invisible, and ran off. I just bowed, went invisible myself, and continued my passes.

“PT#1” posing for a picture in Lufaise Meadows.

For the past 3 weeks, the LS has done Promyvion runs at each of the 3 crags — Dem, Mea, Holla. For all the runs (except for Mea), we brought a full alliance made up of mainly LS members. (For Mea, we brought 4 parties.) My party, dubbed PT#1, kept the same members through all three runs.

• Sykopath — WAR/NIN
• Peorth — RNG/NIN
• Zidan — MNK/WAR
• Makaveli — SMN/WHM
• Cymry — BLM/WHM
• Amelante — WHM/SMN

I <3 nuking.

BBQ spider.

Promyvion - Mea