I did a quick run in Dynamis - Xarcabard with trusts. Be careful in this area! You can still die at level 99 if you are not careful! One of the reasons I regret quitting Final Fantasy 11 in 2006 is I missed the opportunity to experience an event called Dynamis the way it was meant to be experienced. In order to participate in Dynamis, a player must have a job at least level 65. I quit playing when I had Black Mage at level 64.
Dynamis is basically the Final Fantasy 11 version of a raid. It's where players could get good gear and a relic weapon that can be upgraded 4 times. It took so much effort to completely upgrade a relic weapon that few players did. I'm glad that I was able to use trusts to see what Dynamis is like when I started playing again in 2018, but I know it's not the same as running Dynamis with other players in 2006 when level 75 was the max level. I'm also glad Square did away with the requirement to pay 1 million Gil to get into Dynamis.
The black & purple Black Mage gear that I used for Style Lock while was acquired from various Dynamis runs. I really wanted the sorcerer's set the first time I played Final Fantasy 11. I was so happy to finally get it when I started playing again so many years later.
I did a quick run in Dynamis - Windurst with trusts. Be careful in this area! You can still die at level 99 if you are not careful! One of the reasons I regret quitting Final Fantasy 11 in 2006 is I missed the opportunity to experience an event called Dynamis the way it was meant to be experienced. In order to participate in Dynamis, a player must have a job at least level 65. I quit playing when I had Black Mage at level 64.
Dynamis is basically the Final Fantasy 11 version of a raid. It's where players could get good gear and a relic weapon that can be upgraded 4 times. It took so much effort to completely upgrade a relic weapon that few players did. I'm glad that I was able to use trusts to see what Dynamis is like when I started playing again in 2018, but I know it's not the same as running Dynamis with other players in 2006 when level 75 was the max level. I'm also glad Square did away with the requirement to pay 1 million Gil to get into Dynamis.
The black & purple Black Mage gear that I used for Style Lock while was acquired from various Dynamis runs. I really wanted the sorcerer's set the first time I played Final Fantasy 11. I was so happy to finally get it when I started playing again so many years later.
https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Dynamis
Get the game on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/230330/FINAL_FANTASY_XI_Ultimate_Collection_Seekers_Edition/
I recommend playing the game with a free launcher called Windower: https://www.windower.net/
I used this online guide to complete missions & quests:
https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page
Exploring North Gustaberg. I didn't spend a lot of time in this zone. I usually just passed through on my way to Valkurm Dunes. On my 2nd time playing Final Fantasy 11, I needed to spend time in this area for a mission.
https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/North_Gustaberg
Get the game on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/230330/FINAL_FANTASY_XI_Ultimate_Collection_Seekers_Edition/
I recommend playing the game with a free launcher called Windower: https://www.windower.net/
I used this online guide to complete missions & quests:
https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page
Exploring Xarcabard. This area is part of what I like to call the frozen north. I love cold weather, and snow makes me think of Christmas. The first time I visited this area years ago, I had a higher-level player escort me to the teleport crystal. This used to be a popular place for White Mages to teleport people. I love the colored lights coming up from the ground on the west side in front of Castle Zvahl.
https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Xarcabard
Get the game on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/230330/FINAL_FANTASY_XI_Ultimate_Collection_Seekers_Edition/
I recommend playing the game with a free launcher called Windower: https://www.windower.net/
I used this online guide to complete missions & quests:
https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page
I walked out of Iron Forge and saw this. I don't remember what occasion or special event was going on at the time. I just remember thinking it was neat.
While I was in Behemoth's Dominion, I got to see someone spawn and fight King Behemoth.
https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/King_Behemoth
Get the game on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/230330/FINAL_FANTASY_XI_Ultimate_Collection_Seekers_Edition/
I recommend playing the game with a free launcher called Windower: https://www.windower.net/
I used this online guide to complete missions & quests:
https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page
I recorded my character exploring Windurst Waters, Port Windurst, Windurst Woods, Windurst Walls, and Heaven's Tower. I had no interest in doing any of the Windurst missions. Of the 3 starting nations, Windurst is the nation I like the least. The layout makes Windurst a navigational nightmare. The only reason I spent time in Windurst the first time I played Final Fantasy 11 is I wanted to level fishing, and the fishing guild is in Windurst. The only reason I spent time in Windurst when I started playing Final Fantasy 11 again is some missions required going to Windurst.
Get the game on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/230330/FINAL_FANTASY_XI_Ultimate_Collection_Seekers_Edition/
I recommend playing the game with a free launcher called Windower: https://www.windower.net/
I used this online guide to complete missions & quests:
https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page
The first time I saw this castle is when I came here for a Bastok Mission. This is where players confront the Shadow Lord.
https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Castle_Zvahl
Get the game on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/230330/FINAL_FANTASY_XI_Ultimate_Collection_Seekers_Edition/
I recommend playing the game with a free launcher called Windower: https://www.windower.net/
I used this online guide to complete missions & quests:
https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page
Bwana had one of those days where everything seemed to be going wrong while he was playing Elite Dangerous. Silly times. He's one of the most entertaining streamers I have ever watched.
https://www.twitch.tv/bwana​
https://www.elitedangerous.com/
I had a fascination with Delkfutt's tower ever since I saw it the first time I played Final Fantasy 11. The first time I played, I didn't get to explore the tower very much. A level 75 Dark Knight took me to the 10th floor to look around. He didn't realize there were more floors. This is a long video because I took the time to visit the basement and all 13 floors.
It wasn't until I started playing again in 2018 that I discovered there are actually 13 floors. At level 90+ with trusts, it's a lot easier to explore the upper levels. At level 99 and 119 gear and trusts, I can walk around like I own the tower.
https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Delkfutt's_Tower
Get the game on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/230330/FINAL_FANTASY_XI_Ultimate_Collection_Seekers_Edition/
I recommend playing the game with a free launcher called Windower: https://www.windower.net/
I used this online guide to complete missions & quests:
https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page