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I just realized that it may be profitable to do GF.

The cost of running GF are mostly ED, cost to repair equip, pots, opportunity cost by potentially missing some RE in the day, gaining EXP (if the player doesn't want to level up quickly), and the time spent.

The gains are crystals (I got 6727 crystals with no Crystarium perk), Artifact drops (I got 3 PA with 4/10 Archaeologist) and all kind of equip or items that you can bazaar or sell.

I will consider doing GF regularly if I can finish it faster and get better training and hath perks in the future.

(IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/happy.gif) In fact it is true, but if you had your equipment well arranged in the one-handed fighting style, fixing to the maximum the blocking of a 65% shield forwards, you would know that you get even more performing IW, for example yesterday I obtained 16 precursor Artifcat and various scrolls of the god, and it is well known that if you want to keep your stamina below 80 points, this is one of the best ways to keep it that way.

In each IW, it does not take me more than 25 minutes and it also helps a lot to have the OFC, to eliminate all the monters in one round with a single hit, with the shield in the next round you immediately fill your spirit points back. But all that cost me something like 8 or 9 million credits, it is knowing how to invest, and where to invest it.

This post has been edited by Arkoniusx: Sep 23 2020, 23:46

(IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/happy.gif) In fact it is true, but if you had your equipment well arranged in the one-handed fighting style, fixing to the maximum the blocking of a 65% shield forwards, you would know that you get even more performing IW, for example yesterday I obtained 16 precursor Artifcat and various scrolls of the god, and it is well known that if you want to keep your stamina below 80 points, this is one of the best ways to keep it that way.

In each IW, it does not take me more than 25 minutes and it also helps a lot to have the OFC, to eliminate all the monters in one round with a single hit, with the shield in the next round you immediately fill your spirit points back. But all that cost me something like 8 or 9 million credits, it is knowing how to invest, and where to invest it.

This is false information. The drop rate in IW and GF is exactly the same, with the exception that grindfest monsters get an additional crystal roll and modifier, meaning GF is always significantly more profitable.

However, IW is slightly easier to complete, so it can be better profit per time if you have no crystarium perks.

This post has been edited by lestion: Sep 24 2020, 00:59

However, IW is slightly easier to complete, so it can be better profit per time if you have no crystarium perks.

If it is easier, but if you have correctly arranged your equipment, if not, it will take a long time.

Something that I keep noticing in the IW is that, whatever they say around here, it is precisely there where I have obtained more PA than anywhere else, maybe it is a simple coincidence (If so, I hope it continues to be so), but it is what I have verified.

Although, I must admit that getting to the battle level in grindfest where you can get 12 crystals in one hit which each monster you defeat drops is quite satisfying.

If it is easier, but if you have correctly arranged your equipment, if not, it will take a long time.

Something that I keep noticing in the IW is that, whatever they say around here, it is precisely there where I have obtained more PA than anywhere else, maybe it is a simple coincidence (If so, I hope it continues to be so), but it is what I have verified.

Although, I must admit that getting to the battle level in grindfest where you can get 12 crystals in one hit which each monster you defeat drops is quite satisfying.

It's a coincidence. Except for crystals, the drops in grindfest and item world are identical, you're examining a very small sample and seeing a pattern where there is none. You have not 'verified' anything so please be careful not to mislead people with answers that sound authoritative (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

It's a coincidence. Except for crystals, the drops in grindfest and item world are identical, you're examining a very small sample and seeing a pattern where there is none. You have not 'verified' anything so please be careful not to mislead people with answers that sound authoritative (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

(IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Yes, that's why I said that in my case it must be a coincidence, I don't know how it is in the case of the others, but as long as that coincidence remains, I think I will continue to rely on IW, at least until the coincidence disappears.

Thanks for sharing. One more thing I can think of is that GF may have slightly more average number of monsters per round given IW always start with fewer monsters. This is just my intuition and I don't have any statistics to prove it though.

Thanks for sharing. One more thing I can think of is that GF may have slightly more average number of monsters per round given IW always start with fewer monsters. This is just my intuition and I don't have any statistics to prove it though.

Grindfest also starts with fewer monsters, and IW ramps up a little faster. The density should be roughly similar (though like you, I don't have exact numbers to prove it on hand).

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Grindfest also starts with fewer monsters, and IW ramps up a little faster. The density should be roughly similar (though like you, I don't have exact numbers to prove it on hand).

For the same 1000 rounds, IW needs to ramp up at least 10 times, but GF just needs once. I didn't know IW ramped up faster, but even if so, I still think GF may have slightly higher density, probably not much. I may run some analysis in the future when I can do GF more easily (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

For the same 1000 rounds, IW needs to ramp up at least 10 times, but GF just needs once. I didn't know IW ramped up faster, but even if so, I still think GF may have slightly higher density, probably not much. I may run some analysis in the future when I can do GF more easily (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I can provide numbers for grindfest density quite easily - just check the Monster Analysis post linked in my signature. (tl;dr average 8,363 monsters per grindfest)

It's IW I'm missing data for, because I've never bothered to record such statistics there... (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

Bought another few months' supply of Energy Cells.

Tried a PFUDOR IW for the first time and I must say it was quite a nasty experience, those last 20 rounds were obnoxious and by the time I finished I didn't care about the potencies at all and it also didn't help that I used an inferior weapon compared to the usual one so my damage dealt took a huge hit. At least it was a mere 80 round one, but I assume it's like this on Grindfests...for hundreds of rounds. With this only those are left to beat on PFUDOR at least once but I guess but I'm not trying that for a while given this experience.

As a final thought I must say: Blessed armor pulled through and kept me alive. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

You evade the attack from Carrying.
You evade the attack from In Memorabilia Of Darksage Ff5.
You evade the attack from Ethereal Longsword.
You evade the attack from Eingana.
You evade the attack from Grotesk Macabre.
You are healed for 7988 Health Points.
You cast Cure.

Refreshment restores 9 points of spirit.
Replenishment restores 10 points of magic.
Regeneration restores 340 points of health.
Regen restores 1284 points of health.
You evade the attack from Molten Giant.
You evade the attack from Juggernaut Santa.
Your spike shield hits Shielding Plate for 5 points of fire damage.
You parry the attack from Shielding Plate.
You evade the attack from Amano Pikamee.
You evade the attack from One Little Dragon.
You evade the attack from Shadowcat102.
Your spike shield hits Mate Doge for 102 points of fire damage.
Mate Doge hits you for 1326 crushing damage.
Your spike shield hits Top One Percent for 201 points of fire damage.
Top One Percent hits you for 2357 piercing damage.
You evade the attack from Shielding Plate.
You evade the attack from Molten Giant.
Your spike shield hits Nanto Yaya for 5 points of fire damage.
You parry the attack from Nanto Yaya.
You evade the attack from Amano Pikamee.
Your spike shield hits One Little Dragon for 5 points of fire damage.
One Little Dragon uses Tail Smash. You parry the attack.
You evade the attack from Juggernaut Santa.
Amano Pikamee parries your attack.

Finally completed all RoB battle in PFUDOR difficulty

now onto Dovahkiin title

Finally completed all RoB battle in PFUDOR difficulty

now onto Dovahkiin title

Good luck
Just a heads up, (I think) you can get that completing it on IWBTH, which may be preferable if its a struggle on PFUDOR

Today, I have finally started to improve the block rate my Force Shield of Foreskin.
That said, it's just a little bit.
Yeah, I peeled it.
!? No! Do not peel it off.
Only the Penis of foreskin can be peeled off! (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

This post has been edited by taro_: Sep 25 2020, 16:19

Today, I have finally started to improve the block rate my Force Shield of Foreskin.
That said, it's just a little bit.

Every % helps you will see. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)

So I got a good Foreskin Peeler (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) from Uncle Stu.
Thanks!

Elixir-less Fridayfest as mage.

Elixir-less Fridayfest as mage.

c-cannot bee! I can't survive at all - should have stayed with imperil dark, I guess. Sold all the good gear though.

Won a pretty reasonable Rapier of Slaughter in auction, for a sligtly not-so-reasonable price perhaps (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[One02] Legendary Tempestuous Rapier of Slaughter (500, ADB 99%) (seller: lestion) mundomuñeca 600k #181; winning for 3.3h / 45.5h; +5.7%


At least I won't have to bother to search for another from now on (unless it's a peerless) (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)