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imported>Txtoast at 16:57, 8 September 2025

2025-09-08T16:57:02Z

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	* '''Healer''' - ([[White Mage]]) RDM		* '''Healer''' - ([[White Mage]]) RDM
	* '''Tank''' - ([[Paladin]]) WAR NIN ~~SAM~~		* '''Tank''' - ([[Paladin]]) WAR NIN
	* '''Support''' - ([[Bard]]) RDM SMN BLM/WHM or BLM/RDM		* '''Support''' - ([[Bard]]) RDM SMN BLM/WHM or BLM/RDM
	* '''Damage Dealer''' - ([[Samurai]]) DRG NIN RNG BST DRK THF BLM MNK WAR		* '''Damage Dealer''' - ([[Samurai]]) DRG NIN RNG BST DRK THF BLM MNK WAR
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	A good party in the Dunes will have at least 1 healer, 1 tank, 1 support who can back-up heal and 3 damage dealers. Not all ~~partys~~ will fit into this criteria however as some jobs can cover more than 1 role. For example, a [[Black Mage]] is primarily a damage dealer but with white mage sub job, they can back up heal too. A [[Warrior]] is primarily a damage dealer but with a shield, can be used as a tank. Ultimately, as long as all these roles are covered, your party should be a good one.		A good party in the Dunes will have at least 1 healer, 1 tank, 1 support who can back-up heal and 3 damage dealers. Not all parties will fit into this criteria however as some jobs can cover more than 1 role. For example, a [[Black Mage]] is primarily a damage dealer but with white mage sub job, they can back up heal too. A [[Warrior]] is primarily a damage dealer but with a shield, can be used as a tank. Ultimately, as long as all these roles are covered, your party should be a good one.

imported>Txtoast: Additional nuances/guidance added

2025-01-31T14:53:53Z

Additional nuances/guidance added

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	=='''How to Find a Party'''==		=='''How to Find a Party'''==
	To express the FFXI world that you wish to Party, you need to be ''Looking for Party''. To do this, you need to go into the menus, select the party tab and then select the option 'seek party'. You should be a little green icon appear next to your name which means you've been successful in turning this on. Now any other player who is looking to form a party knows that you would like to join one.		To express the FFXI world that you wish to Party, you need to be ''Looking for Party''. To do this, you need to go into the menus, select the party tab and then select the option 'seek party'. You should be a little green icon appear next to your name which means you've been successful in turning this on. Now any other player who is looking to form a party knows that you would like to join one.

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			It may take some time for a party leader to invite you. Especially during non-NA prime time hours. DPS jobs tend to get slower invites than tanks, healers, and support jobs as well.

			You might want to consider starting your own party. Type '''/sea all 12-22 invite''' to pull up a list of players that are seeking a party between the levels of 12 and 22. You can then send them a /tell to ask if they want to join up. EX: (Hello!) (Party?) (Valkrum Dunes) (Level Sync) 15

			Check out [[EXP_Camps]] for where to party in the dunes if you find yourself starting a party.

	=='''Typical Party Set-ups'''==		=='''Typical Party Set-ups'''==
	So you've been invited to a party. The first thing you will notice that on the bottom right of your screen, where you normally see your HP, MP and TP, you will see these same stats for your party. If the party is full, there will be 6 names there. Your party leader will tell you where you will be 'camping' in [[Valkurm Dunes]]. If you ask nicely, someone will escort you to camp, as you all want to get there safely. Deaths en-route means less [[Experience Points]] overall after all.		So you've been invited to a party. The first thing you will notice that on the bottom right of your screen, where you normally see your HP, MP and TP, you will see these same stats for your party. If the party is full, there will be 6 names there. Your party leader will tell you where you will be 'camping' in [[Valkurm Dunes]]. If you ask nicely, someone will escort you to camp, as you all want to get there safely. Deaths en-route means less [[Experience Points]] overall after all.

	If you go back into the 'party' tab of the menus, you will now see a new option called 'party members'. In here you can find out further information about our party, mainly what job they currently are. A good party will have a variety of jobs. There are several roles within a XP party and you need to find the right balance to gain XP ~~effeciently~~.		If you go back into the 'party' tab of the menus, you will now see a new option called 'party members'. In here you can find out further information about our party, mainly what job they currently are. A good party will have a variety of jobs. There are several roles within a XP party and you need to find the right balance to gain XP efficiently.

	The typical roles are:		The typical roles are:
	<br><br>		<br><br>
	* Healer - ([[White Mage]]) RDM		* '''Healer''' - ([[White Mage]]) RDM
	* Tank - ([[Paladin]])) WAR NIN SAM		* '''Tank''' - ([[Paladin]]) WAR NIN SAM
	* Support - (([[Bard]])) RDM SMN		* '''Support''' - ([[Bard]]) RDM SMN BLM/WHM or BLM/RDM
	* Damage Dealer - (([[Samurai]])) DRG NIN RNG BST DRK THF BLM MNK WAR		* '''Damage Dealer''' - ([[Samurai]]) DRG NIN RNG BST DRK THF BLM MNK WAR
			* '''Puller''' (brings mobs to the camp for the party to fight)- Any Melee Damage Dealer with pebbles or a ranged attack, but typically THF or BRD
	* Puller - THF SAM RNG BRD

	(example jobs that fit these roles)		(example jobs that fit these roles)
	~~<br>~~<br>		<br>

	A good party in the Dunes will have at least 1 healer, 1 tank, 1 support who can back-up heal and 3 damage dealers. Not all partys will fit into this criteria however as some jobs can cover more than 1 role. For example, a [[Black Mage]] is primarily a damage dealer but with white mage sub job, they can back up heal too. A [[Warrior]] is primarily a damage dealer but with a shield, can be used as a tank. Ultimately, as long as all these roles are covered, your party should be a good one.		A good party in the Dunes will have at least 1 healer, 1 tank, 1 support who can back-up heal and 3 damage dealers. Not all partys will fit into this criteria however as some jobs can cover more than 1 role. For example, a [[Black Mage]] is primarily a damage dealer but with white mage sub job, they can back up heal too. A [[Warrior]] is primarily a damage dealer but with a shield, can be used as a tank. Ultimately, as long as all these roles are covered, your party should be a good one.

imported>Txtoast: updated level range guidance for safer partying in dunes

2025-01-09T20:03:51Z

updated level range guidance for safer partying in dunes

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	Welcome to the guide. It's primarlily aimed at new players who are new to XP partys in FFXI.		Welcome to the guide. It's primarlily aimed at new players who are new to XP partys in FFXI.

	Generally players solo from levels 1 to 10 or 11 because quite simply it's the easiest way to gain XP at those levels. Once you hit the 10 or 11 mark, for many jobs it becomes quicker to gain XP in a group or a ''party''.		Generally players solo from levels 1 to 11 or 12 because quite simply it's the easiest way to gain XP at those levels. Once you hit the 11 or 12 mark, for many jobs it becomes quicker to gain XP in a group or a ''party''.
	<br><br>		<br><br>

imported>Electronix: added recommendation to use the distance addon to avoid aggro.

2023-11-02T13:05:25Z

added recommendation to use the distance addon to avoid aggro.

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	First of all you will notice that both Bastok and San d'Oria have far fewer areas to cross to reach [[Valkurm Dunes]]. Geographically Windurstrians are the furthest from the 'Dunes'. Don't be fooled though, all nations undertake a perilous journey, regardless of how far they have to travel.		First of all you will notice that both Bastok and San d'Oria have far fewer areas to cross to reach [[Valkurm Dunes]]. Geographically Windurstrians are the furthest from the 'Dunes'. Don't be fooled though, all nations undertake a perilous journey, regardless of how far they have to travel.

	Once you journey out of the starter areas or 'zones' of Ronafaure, Gustaberg and Sarutabaruta, i would recommend '''NOT''' fighting any mobs, providing your sole purpose is to reach the Dunes. The difficulty of mobs significantly increases and they will likely kick your ass. I would give '''ALL''' mobs a wide berth as well, unless you know that they do not [[Aggro]]. Aggro is a game mechanic of FFXI where mobs begin attacking you for apparenty no reason. Usually the reason will be that they 'saw' you or 'heard' you. As long as you keep your distance, they'll have no reason to be upset. Alternatively spells such as [[Sneak]] and [[Invisible]] or the items [[Silent Oil]] and [[Prism Powder]] will conceal you from 'aggro'ing'.		Once you journey out of the starter areas or 'zones' of Ronafaure, Gustaberg and Sarutabaruta, i would recommend '''NOT''' fighting any mobs, providing your sole purpose is to reach the Dunes. The difficulty of mobs significantly increases and they will likely kick your ass. I would give '''ALL''' mobs a wide berth as well, unless you know that they do not [[Aggro]]. Aggro is a game mechanic of FFXI where mobs begin attacking you for apparenty no reason. Usually the reason will be that they 'saw' you or 'heard' you. As long as you keep your distance, they'll have no reason to be upset. Install the distance addon if you need help staying 15m away for sight aggro, and 8m away for aggro by sound. Alternatively spells such as [[Sneak]] and [[Invisible]] or the items [[Silent Oil]] and [[Prism Powder]] will conceal you from 'aggro'ing'.

	When you finally reach the Dunes, you'll be looking for the map co-ordinate (G-9) where you will find the little town called [[Selbina]]. This will be your first place of safety and will be able to access your [[Mog House]] via a [[Nomad Moogle]].		When you finally reach the Dunes, you'll be looking for the map co-ordinate (G-9) where you will find the little town called [[Selbina]]. This will be your first place of safety and will be able to access your [[Mog House]] via a [[Nomad Moogle]].

imported>Andy A at 14:58, 15 May 2023

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	The typical roles are:		The typical roles are:
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	* Healer - ([[White Mage]])		* Healer - ([[White Mage]]) RDM
	* Tank - ([[Paladin]]))		* Tank - ([[Paladin]])) WAR NIN SAM
	* Support - (([[Bard]]))		* Support - (([[Bard]])) RDM SMN
	* Damage Dealer - (([[Samurai]]))		* Damage Dealer - (([[Samurai]])) DRG NIN RNG BST DRK THF BLM MNK WAR
			* Puller - THF SAM RNG BRD

	(example jobs that fit these roles)		(example jobs that fit these roles)

imported>Spiffly at 20:43, 13 May 2023

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	{{Guide}}		{{Guide}}
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	~~Welcome to the~~ guide~~. It's primarily aimed at new players who are new to XP parties in FFXI. It~~ is ~~still~~ a working progress but should hopefully contain enough ~~information to~~ the get the general idea behind XP ~~parties~~.		This guide is a working progress but should hopefully contain enough info the get the general idea behind XP partys.
			----
			<br>
			Welcome to the guide. It's primarlily aimed at new players who are new to XP partys in FFXI.

	Generally players solo from levels 1 to 10 or 11 because quite simply it's the easiest way to gain XP at those levels. Once you hit the 10 or 11 mark, for many jobs it becomes quicker to gain XP in a group or a ''party''.		Generally players solo from levels 1 to 10 or 11 because quite simply it's the easiest way to gain XP at those levels. Once you hit the 10 or 11 mark, for many jobs it becomes quicker to gain XP in a group or a ''party''.
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	=='''Where to Party'''==		=='''Where to Party'''==
	By far and large, the most common XP area at these levels can be found in the [[Valkurm Dunes]]~~. There are many other places to party and a few different ones aimed at level 1 onwards however, realistically everyone should be able to find the dunes at it's the most common~~. Depending on which nation you started in, you will take different paths to get there:		By far and large, the most common XP area at these levels can be found in the [[Valkurm Dunes]]. Depending on which nation you started in, you will take different paths to get there:
	<br><br>		<br><br>
	* '''Bastok:''' [[South Gustaberg]] -> [[North Gustaberg]] -> [[Konschtat Highlands]] - > [[Valkurm Dunes]]		* '''Bastok:''' [[South Gustaberg]] -> [[North Gustaberg]] -> [[Konschtat Highlands]] - > [[Valkurm Dunes]]
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	<br>		<br>

	First of all you will notice that both Bastok and San d'Oria have far fewer areas to cross to reach [[Valkurm Dunes]]. Geographically ~~Windurstians~~ are the furthest from the 'Dunes'. Don't be fooled though, all nations undertake a perilous journey, regardless of how far they have to travel.		First of all you will notice that both Bastok and San d'Oria have far fewer areas to cross to reach [[Valkurm Dunes]]. Geographically Windurstrians are the furthest from the 'Dunes'. Don't be fooled though, all nations undertake a perilous journey, regardless of how far they have to travel.

	Once you journey out of the starter areas or 'zones' of ~~Ronfaure~~, Gustaberg and Sarutabaruta, i would recommend '''NOT''' fighting any mobs, providing your sole purpose is to reach the Dunes. The difficulty of mobs significantly increases and they will likely kick your ass. I would give '''ALL''' mobs a wide berth as well, unless you know that they do not [[Aggro]]. Aggro is a game mechanic of FFXI where mobs begin attacking you for ~~apparently~~ no reason. Usually the reason will be that they 'saw' you or 'heard' you. As long as you keep your distance, they'll have no reason to be upset. Alternatively spells such as [[Sneak]] and [[Invisible]] or the items [[Silent Oil]] and [[Prism Powder]] will conceal you from 'aggro'ing'.		Once you journey out of the starter areas or 'zones' of Ronafaure, Gustaberg and Sarutabaruta, i would recommend '''NOT''' fighting any mobs, providing your sole purpose is to reach the Dunes. The difficulty of mobs significantly increases and they will likely kick your ass. I would give '''ALL''' mobs a wide berth as well, unless you know that they do not [[Aggro]]. Aggro is a game mechanic of FFXI where mobs begin attacking you for apparenty no reason. Usually the reason will be that they 'saw' you or 'heard' you. As long as you keep your distance, they'll have no reason to be upset. Alternatively spells such as [[Sneak]] and [[Invisible]] or the items [[Silent Oil]] and [[Prism Powder]] will conceal you from 'aggro'ing'.

	When you finally reach the Dunes, you'll be looking for the map co-ordinate (G-9) where you will find the little town called [[Selbina]]. This will be your first place of safety and will be able to access your [[Mog House]] via a [[Nomad Moogle]].		When you finally reach the Dunes, you'll be looking for the map co-ordinate (G-9) where you will find the little town called [[Selbina]]. This will be your first place of safety and will be able to access your [[Mog House]] via a [[Nomad Moogle]].
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	=='''Typical Party Set-ups'''==		=='''Typical Party Set-ups'''==
	So you've been invited to a party. The first thing you will notice that on the bottom ~~left~~ of your screen, where you normally see your HP, MP and TP, you will see these same stats for your party. If the party is full, there will be 6 names there. Your party leader will tell you where you will be 'camping' in [[Valkurm Dunes]]. If you ask nicely, someone will escort you to camp, as you all want to get there safely. Deaths en-route means less [[Experience Points]] overall after all.		So you've been invited to a party. The first thing you will notice that on the bottom right of your screen, where you normally see your HP, MP and TP, you will see these same stats for your party. If the party is full, there will be 6 names there. Your party leader will tell you where you will be 'camping' in [[Valkurm Dunes]]. If you ask nicely, someone will escort you to camp, as you all want to get there safely. Deaths en-route means less [[Experience Points]] overall after all.

	If you go back into the 'party' tab of the menus, you will now see a new option called 'party members'. In here you can find out further information about our party, mainly what job they currently are. ~~Alternatively you can also use the commands [[/invite]].~~ A good party will have a variety of jobs. There are several roles within a XP party and you need to find the right balance to gain XP ~~efficiently. To add someone directly, you can also type ''/pcmd add PLAYERNAME'', where /pcmd stands for 'party command'~~.		If you go back into the 'party' tab of the menus, you will now see a new option called 'party members'. In here you can find out further information about our party, mainly what job they currently are. A good party will have a variety of jobs. There are several roles within a XP party and you need to find the right balance to gain XP effeciently.

⚫	The typical roles ~~within a party~~ are:

		⚫	The typical roles are:
			<br><br>
	* Healer - ([[White Mage]])		* Healer - ([[White Mage]])
	* Tank - ([[Paladin]])		* Tank - ([[Paladin]]))
	* Support - ([[Bard]])		* Support - (([[Bard]]))
	* Damage Dealer - ([[Samurai]])		* Damage Dealer - (([[Samurai]]))

	(example jobs that fit these roles)		(example jobs that fit these roles)
	<br><br>		<br><br>

	A good party in the Dunes will have at least 1 healer, 1 tank, 1 support who can back-up heal and 3 damage dealers. Not all ~~parties~~ will fit into this criteria however as some jobs can cover more than 1 role. For example, a [[Black Mage]] is primarily a damage dealer but with white mage sub job, they can back up heal too. A [[Warrior]] is primarily a damage dealer but with ~~their versatility and [[:Category:Job Abilities\|job abilities]] such as~~ ~~provoke~~, can be used as a tank ~~as well~~. Ultimately, as long as all these roles are covered, your party should be a good one~~. There's nothing stopping a group of 6 white mages experiencing together but they will find that their rate of experience won't be as high as a well balanced group~~.		A good party in the Dunes will have at least 1 healer, 1 tank, 1 support who can back-up heal and 3 damage dealers. Not all partys will fit into this criteria however as some jobs can cover more than 1 role. For example, a [[Black Mage]] is primarily a damage dealer but with white mage sub job, they can back up heal too. A [[Warrior]] is primarily a damage dealer but with a shield, can be used as a tank. Ultimately, as long as all these roles are covered, your party should be a good one.

imported>Butternuts McBurnybuns (Fandom) at 20:56, 30 March 2023

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	{{Guide}}		{{Guide}}

	Welcome to the guide. It's ~~primarlily~~ aimed at new players who are new to XP ~~partys~~ in FFXI. It is still a working progress but should hopefully contain enough information to the get the general idea behind XP ~~partys~~.		Welcome to the guide. It's primarily aimed at new players who are new to XP parties in FFXI. It is still a working progress but should hopefully contain enough information to the get the general idea behind XP parties.

	Generally players solo from levels 1 to 10 or 11 because quite simply it's the easiest way to gain XP at those levels. Once you hit the 10 or 11 mark, for many jobs it becomes quicker to gain XP in a group or a ''party''.		Generally players solo from levels 1 to 10 or 11 because quite simply it's the easiest way to gain XP at those levels. Once you hit the 10 or 11 mark, for many jobs it becomes quicker to gain XP in a group or a ''party''.
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	<br>		<br>

	First of all you will notice that both Bastok and San d'Oria have far fewer areas to cross to reach [[Valkurm Dunes]]. Geographically ~~Windurstrians~~ are the furthest from the 'Dunes'. Don't be fooled though, all nations undertake a perilous journey, regardless of how far they have to travel.		First of all you will notice that both Bastok and San d'Oria have far fewer areas to cross to reach [[Valkurm Dunes]]. Geographically Windurstians are the furthest from the 'Dunes'. Don't be fooled though, all nations undertake a perilous journey, regardless of how far they have to travel.

	Once you journey out of the starter areas or 'zones' of ~~Ronafaure~~, Gustaberg and Sarutabaruta, i would recommend '''NOT''' fighting any mobs, providing your sole purpose is to reach the Dunes. The difficulty of mobs significantly increases and they will likely kick your ass. I would give '''ALL''' mobs a wide berth as well, unless you know that they do not [[Aggro]]. Aggro is a game mechanic of FFXI where mobs begin attacking you for ~~apparenty~~ no reason. Usually the reason will be that they 'saw' you or 'heard' you. As long as you keep your distance, they'll have no reason to be upset. Alternatively spells such as [[Sneak]] and [[Invisible]] or the items [[Silent Oil]] and [[Prism Powder]] will conceal you from 'aggro'ing'.		Once you journey out of the starter areas or 'zones' of Ronfaure, Gustaberg and Sarutabaruta, i would recommend '''NOT''' fighting any mobs, providing your sole purpose is to reach the Dunes. The difficulty of mobs significantly increases and they will likely kick your ass. I would give '''ALL''' mobs a wide berth as well, unless you know that they do not [[Aggro]]. Aggro is a game mechanic of FFXI where mobs begin attacking you for apparently no reason. Usually the reason will be that they 'saw' you or 'heard' you. As long as you keep your distance, they'll have no reason to be upset. Alternatively spells such as [[Sneak]] and [[Invisible]] or the items [[Silent Oil]] and [[Prism Powder]] will conceal you from 'aggro'ing'.

	When you finally reach the Dunes, you'll be looking for the map co-ordinate (G-9) where you will find the little town called [[Selbina]]. This will be your first place of safety and will be able to access your [[Mog House]] via a [[Nomad Moogle]].		When you finally reach the Dunes, you'll be looking for the map co-ordinate (G-9) where you will find the little town called [[Selbina]]. This will be your first place of safety and will be able to access your [[Mog House]] via a [[Nomad Moogle]].
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	<br><br>		<br><br>

	A good party in the Dunes will have at least 1 healer, 1 tank, 1 support who can back-up heal and 3 damage dealers. Not all ~~partys~~ will fit into this criteria however as some jobs can cover more than 1 role. For example, a [[Black Mage]] is primarily a damage dealer but with white mage sub job, they can back up heal too. A [[Warrior]] is primarily a damage dealer but with their versatility and [[:Category:Job Abilities\|job abilities]] such as provoke, can be used as a tank as well. Ultimately, as long as all these roles are covered, your party should be a good one. There's nothing stopping a group of 6 white mages experiencing together but they will find that their rate of experience won't be as high as a well balanced group.		A good party in the Dunes will have at least 1 healer, 1 tank, 1 support who can back-up heal and 3 damage dealers. Not all parties will fit into this criteria however as some jobs can cover more than 1 role. For example, a [[Black Mage]] is primarily a damage dealer but with white mage sub job, they can back up heal too. A [[Warrior]] is primarily a damage dealer but with their versatility and [[:Category:Job Abilities\|job abilities]] such as provoke, can be used as a tank as well. Ultimately, as long as all these roles are covered, your party should be a good one. There's nothing stopping a group of 6 white mages experiencing together but they will find that their rate of experience won't be as high as a well balanced group.

imported>Butternuts McBurnybuns (Fandom) at 20:55, 30 March 2023

2023-03-30T20:55:20Z

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	So you've been invited to a party. The first thing you will notice that on the bottom left of your screen, where you normally see your HP, MP and TP, you will see these same stats for your party. If the party is full, there will be 6 names there. Your party leader will tell you where you will be 'camping' in [[Valkurm Dunes]]. If you ask nicely, someone will escort you to camp, as you all want to get there safely. Deaths en-route means less [[Experience Points]] overall after all.		So you've been invited to a party. The first thing you will notice that on the bottom left of your screen, where you normally see your HP, MP and TP, you will see these same stats for your party. If the party is full, there will be 6 names there. Your party leader will tell you where you will be 'camping' in [[Valkurm Dunes]]. If you ask nicely, someone will escort you to camp, as you all want to get there safely. Deaths en-route means less [[Experience Points]] overall after all.

	If you go back into the 'party' tab of the menus, you will now see a new option called 'party members'. In here you can find out further information about our party, mainly what job they currently are. Alternatively you can also use the commands [[/invite]]. A good party will have a variety of jobs. There are several roles within a XP party and you need to find the right balance to gain XP ~~effeciently~~.		If you go back into the 'party' tab of the menus, you will now see a new option called 'party members'. In here you can find out further information about our party, mainly what job they currently are. Alternatively you can also use the commands [[/invite]]. A good party will have a variety of jobs. There are several roles within a XP party and you need to find the right balance to gain XP efficiently. To add someone directly, you can also type ''/pcmd add PLAYERNAME'', where /pcmd stands for 'party command'.

	The typical roles within a party are:		The typical roles within a party are:

	<br><br
	* Healer - ([[White Mage]])		* Healer - ([[White Mage]])
	* Tank - ([[Paladin]])		* Tank - ([[Paladin]])

imported>Spiffly: Created page with "{{Guide}} Welcome to the guide. It's primarlily aimed at new players who are new to XP partys in FFXI. It is still a working progress but should hopefully contain enough information to the get the general idea behind XP partys. Generally players solo from levels 1 to 10 or 11 because quite simply it's the easiest way to gain XP at those levels. Once you hit the 10 or 11 mark, for many jobs it becomes quicker to gain XP in a group or a ''party''.

=='''Where to..."

2023-02-21T22:48:09Z

Created page with "{{Guide}} Welcome to the guide. It's primarlily aimed at new players who are new to XP partys in FFXI. It is still a working progress but should hopefully contain enough information to the get the general idea behind XP partys. Generally players solo from levels 1 to 10 or 11 because quite simply it's the easiest way to gain XP at those levels. Once you hit the 10 or 11 mark, for many jobs it becomes quicker to gain XP in a group or a ''party''. =='''Where to..."

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{{Guide}}

Welcome to the guide. It's primarlily aimed at new players who are new to XP partys in FFXI. It is still a working progress but should hopefully contain enough information to the get the general idea behind XP partys.

Generally players solo from levels 1 to 10 or 11 because quite simply it's the easiest way to gain XP at those levels. Once you hit the 10 or 11 mark, for many jobs it becomes quicker to gain XP in a group or a ''party''.
 

=='''Where to Party'''==
By far and large, the most common XP area at these levels can be found in the [[Valkurm Dunes]]. There are many other places to party and a few different ones aimed at level 1 onwards however, realistically everyone should be able to find the dunes at it's the most common. Depending on which nation you started in, you will take different paths to get there:
 
* '''Bastok:''' [[South Gustaberg]] -> [[North Gustaberg]] -> [[Konschtat Highlands]] - > [[Valkurm Dunes]]

* '''San d'Oria:''' [[West Ronfaure]] -> [[La Theine Plateau]] -> [[Valkurm Dunes]]

* '''Windurst:''' [[East Sarutabaruta]] -> [[Tahrongi Canyon]] -> [[Buburimu Peninsula]] -> [[Mhaura]] -> [[Ship bound for Selbina]] -> [[Selbina]] -> [[Valkurm Dunes]]
 

First of all you will notice that both Bastok and San d'Oria have far fewer areas to cross to reach [[Valkurm Dunes]]. Geographically Windurstrians are the furthest from the 'Dunes'. Don't be fooled though, all nations undertake a perilous journey, regardless of how far they have to travel.

Once you journey out of the starter areas or 'zones' of Ronafaure, Gustaberg and Sarutabaruta, i would recommend '''NOT''' fighting any mobs, providing your sole purpose is to reach the Dunes. The difficulty of mobs significantly increases and they will likely kick your ass. I would give '''ALL''' mobs a wide berth as well, unless you know that they do not [[Aggro]]. Aggro is a game mechanic of FFXI where mobs begin attacking you for apparenty no reason. Usually the reason will be that they 'saw' you or 'heard' you. As long as you keep your distance, they'll have no reason to be upset. Alternatively spells such as [[Sneak]] and [[Invisible]] or the items [[Silent Oil]] and [[Prism Powder]] will conceal you from 'aggro'ing'.

When you finally reach the Dunes, you'll be looking for the map co-ordinate (G-9) where you will find the little town called [[Selbina]]. This will be your first place of safety and will be able to access your [[Mog House]] via a [[Nomad Moogle]].
 

=='''How to Find a Party'''==
To express the FFXI world that you wish to Party, you need to be ''Looking for Party''. To do this, you need to go into the menus, select the party tab and then select the option 'seek party'. You should be a little green icon appear next to your name which means you've been successful in turning this on. Now any other player who is looking to form a party knows that you would like to join one.
 

=='''Typical Party Set-ups'''==
So you've been invited to a party. The first thing you will notice that on the bottom left of your screen, where you normally see your HP, MP and TP, you will see these same stats for your party. If the party is full, there will be 6 names there. Your party leader will tell you where you will be 'camping' in [[Valkurm Dunes]]. If you ask nicely, someone will escort you to camp, as you all want to get there safely. Deaths en-route means less [[Experience Points]] overall after all.

If you go back into the 'party' tab of the menus, you will now see a new option called 'party members'. In here you can find out further information about our party, mainly what job they currently are. Alternatively you can also use the commands [[/invite]]. A good party will have a variety of jobs. There are several roles within a XP party and you need to find the right balance to gain XP effeciently.

The typical roles within a party are:
 

A good party in the Dunes will have at least 1 healer, 1 tank, 1 support who can back-up heal and 3 damage dealers. Not all partys will fit into this criteria however as some jobs can cover more than 1 role. For example, a [[Black Mage]] is primarily a damage dealer but with white mage sub job, they can back up heal too. A [[Warrior]] is primarily a damage dealer but with their versatility and [[:Category:Job Abilities|job abilities]] such as provoke, can be used as a tank as well. Ultimately, as long as all these roles are covered, your party should be a good one. There's nothing stopping a group of 6 white mages experiencing together but they will find that their rate of experience won't be as high as a well balanced group.