From __Killing Ifrit__ Forums: {link:Ballista Job Strategies|http://ffxi.killvoid.com/forums.php?m=posts&p=1177787#1177787} __Ballista Royale!__: {link:It's in Japanese|http://www.geocities.jp/caitsith_ballista/others/royale.html} 1 How Do I Obtain A Ballista License? - {ColorMacro:blue}Bastokan{ColorMacro}: Talk to __Invincible Shield__ (G-8) in the Metalworks. - {ColorMacro:red}San d'Orian{ColorMacro}: Talk to __Excenmille__ (D-9) in Northern San d'Oria. - {ColorMacro:green}Windurstian{ColorMacro}: Talk to __Mhabi Molknot__ (No Map) in the Heaven's Tower. 1 __Official Ballista Rulebook__ - __Basic Rules__ -- Ballista is an exercise once used by the San d'Orian armies to train the Royal Knights in the art of the siege. The word "ballista" means "to throw a stone," and the game has been a part of Vana'dielian military history for centuries. -- The rules are simple. Ballista is played by two teams over a number of hours (Vana'diel time). The team with the most points at the end of the match is the victor. -- Players from both teams must search for __Petras__ that a __Herald__ has bured in various locations across the battlefield. The players must then take these stones and throw them into targets know as __Rooks__. -- These __Rooks__ can appear in various locations around the battlefield, and both teams are allowed to throw their __Petras__ into them. -- Finally, a player's strength is adjusted depending on his of her level. It is felt that this ultimately allows for a more balanced battle. - __About the Petra__ -- __Petras__ can be buried anywhere. Once a player believes he or she has found one, the __Quarry__ (/quarry) command should be used to dig up the area at his or her feet. -- Sometimes a player may find items other than __Petras__ such as potions. These __temporary items__ can only be used during the current match (or Best of Three series). -- Players can carry more than one __Petra__ but they cannot throw the stones away once they have obtained them. However, players will lose their __Petras__ if they: (1) Successfully throw them into a rook. (2) Leave the area. (3) Are knocked out. -- But don't forget, a player will be unable to use the __Sprint__ command while in possession of a __Petra__. And, players can only use the __Scount__ command if they carry one of the stones. -- As one can see, careful planning and impeccable timing are the keys to victory. - __About Sprint__ -- All participants of Ballista will have the ability to use the __Sprint__ command. This will temporarily increase one's movement speed, creating a better chance to find and obtain __Petras__. - __About Scout__ -- The locations of the __Rooks__ are constantly changing. This makes it quite difficult to find targets by just randomly walking about the area. -- Communication with one's team memebers is, of course, one way to locate __Rooks__. However, another way is by using the __Scout__ command. This will inform a player of the approximate location of the nearest __Rook__. -- Finally, __Scout__ can only be used when a player is carrying a __Petra__. Because __Sprint__ cannot be used at this time, players must be weary of approaching enemies. - __About Gate Breach__ -- So, a __Petra__ has been obtained and a __Rook__ located. Now all that's left is tossing the stone in, right? Wrong. -- There is one aspect of Ballista that has yet to be mentioned... and this is where the real battle begins. -- To throw a __Petra__ into a __Rook__, a player must first wait until the __Rook's__ gate is open. This takes impeccable timing, as the gate is only open for a short while. -- But not just anyone can score points this way. A player must first take down a member of the opposing team and achieve __Gate Breach__ status. Only then will his or her shots count. -- This extreme method of combat is what made the ancient game of Ballista famous, and transformed its participants into heros. -- Running about looking for stones is no different from a child's game of hide-and-seek. Knowing when to strike is what separates the men from the boys. - __About Area-Specific Rules__ -- __All or Nothing__ (one match) * Normal Items Allowed --- ~~Coming soon.~~ -- __All or Nothing__ (one match) * Normal Items Restricted --- ~~Coming soon.~~ -- __Best of Three__ (three matches) * Normal Items Allowed --- __Best of Three__ series rules are as follows: Winning a match will earn a nation one "match point." The nation with the most match points at the end of the series will be declared the victor. Winning the third and final match and producing the high scorer will result in two match points awarded. This allows both sides the chance for "come-from-behind" victories. --- Between each of the matches, a short interval will be implemented. During this interval, Invisible and Sneak will be cast on all participants. We suggest this time to be used to discuss strategies with the other members of your nation's forces. --- Players will be forbidden from using any items they bring to the battlefield. Only temporary items that are quarried may be used. A total of fifteen temporary items (though only one of each type) can be carried. --- When this rule is in effect, all players will be presented with five complimentary temporary items at the beginning of the match. --- For more information on temporary items, refer to the "special rules." - __About Returning to Battle__ -- After being KO'd, if a player chooses to be revived at the spot he was defeated, 100% of all HP and 50% of all MP will be restored. In addition, the player will maintain 50% of the TP he had earned. -- If a player chooses to return to their force's camp, HP and MP will be fully restored, but all TP will be lost. - __About Special Rules__ -- Please note that many of the rules previously considered "special" have been fully implemented. Also, several new special rules have been added. -- __Temporary Items__ --- Previously, participants in Ballista were required to use an item the moment they dug it up using hte /quarry command. However, players can now stock these items as __temporary items__ for use at any time during the match. --- Players can hold up to ten __temporary items__, but only one of each type. If a player finds an item that they already possess, they must use it immediately or throw it away. --- If players who possess ten __temporary items__ find an item that they have no already obtained, they will also have the option to exchange it with one their current items. --- Also, players will not, at any time, be allowed to trade temporary items. However, there are items that can be used on other Ballista participants. Please note that players may not be able to use these special items as soon as they are quarried. --- Finally, the Heralds will collect __temporary items__ when the match (the third in a Best of Three series) has concluded. -- __Ballista Points__ --- Ballista Points are rewarded to each competitor based on his or her performance in a single Ballista match. The maximum number of points that can be accumulated per match is 1000. While it is taken into consideration, scoring __Petras__ is not the only way to earn Ballista Points. Assisting allies and defeating members of the enemy forces can also earn a high score. --- Ballista Points can be traded for special "vouchers," which may be exchanged for free __temporary items__ at the start of new matches. --- However, remember that depending on the level restrictions of the match, certain vouchers will not be redeemed at the beginning of a match. Speak with a __Marshal__ directly after a match to register your points. -- __Scoring Restrictions__ --- Players will only be allowed to score up to five __Petras__ at a time. Also, a player's __Gate Breach__ status will be automatically disengaged if a __Petra__ is not scored within a certain amount of time. The amount of time is increased for those members of the team currently behind in points. -- __Gate Breach Radius Expansion__ --- All allies within a certain radius will achieve __Gate Breach__ status when a member of the enemy forces is defeated. -- __Resistance to Sleep__ --- Players' resistance to sleep will be increased. -- __Open Entries__ --- During the entry period, from 18:00, all adventurers will be allowed to join the forces with the smallest number of participants, regardless of allegiance. Open entries will be accepted until both sides have reached maximum capacity. -- __Minimum Level Restrictions__ --- In order to ensure balanced matches, the following level limits are enforced: --- Level 30 matches: 1~30. --- Level 40 matches: 31~40 --- Level 50 matches: 41~50 --- Level 60 matches: 51~60 --- Unrestricted matches: 61~ -- __Re-entry Restrictions__ --- Please note that any participant who cancels his or her registration wll not be allowed to re-apply for the same match. -- __Participant & Rook Numbers__ --- When the total number of participants in a match is less than 40, the location of the two camps will be adjusted. Also, in this case, the number of Rooks will be reduced to two. -- __Experience Points__ --- Any adventurer whose main level is over 30 will receive EXP for participating in a Ballista match. However, no EXP will be rewarded if the adventurer fails to actively take part in the match. __Are There Any Special Rules__ -- ~~Coming soon.~~ __Exchange points for items__ - Remember you can carry a maximum of 10 vouchers at a time, but no more than one of each type. -- A potion voucher ( 30 pts.) -- A hi-potion voucher ( 60 pts.) -- An x-potion voucher ( 120 pts.) -- An ether voucher (50 pts.) -- A hi-ether voucher (100 pts.) -- A super ether voucher ( 150 pts.) -- An elixir voucher ( 200 pts.) -- A revitalizer voucher ( 700 pts.) -- A body boost voucher ( 300 pts.) -- A mana boost voucher ( 300 pts.) -- A drachenessence voucher ( 100 pts.) -- A Barfire ointment voucher ( 100 pts.) -- A Barblizzard ointment voucher ( 100 pts.) -- A Baraero ointment voucher ( 100 pts.) -- A Barstone ointment voucher ( 100 pts.) -- A Barthunder ointment voucher ( 100 pts.) -- A Barwater ointment voucher ( 100 pts.) -- A Petra eater voucher ( 70 pts.) -- A catholicon voucher ( 150 pts.) __Sign up for B.P. Ranking__ -- ~~Coming soon.~~ __View the B.P. Ranking__ - Signing up for Ballista Points ranking will show you how many times you have previously been presented with the Gold, Mythril, Silver, Bronze, or Job-specific rewards. - Also, ranking information given by the Marshals in Jeuno may be slighly older than the current data. - For the most up-to-date numbers, we suggest that you speak with the officials stationed in each participating Ballista area (Jugner Forest, Pashhow Marshlands, and Meriphataud Mountains). __Learn more about Ballista Points__ - Please read the official Ballista rulebook section on Ballista points. __Learn more about Ballista Ranking__ - __Basic Information__ -- Ballista Point Ranking is based upon all Ballista Points registered from the past ten matches in each of the three participating battle areas. - __Registering Points__ -- Anyone who wishes to take part in the ranking needs to register her points within four hours (Vana'diel time) from the end of the previous match. -- After the registration period ends, players can compare their record with those of the previous nine matches. - __Rewards__ -- If, at any time, a player ranks in the top ten (overall) or first for a specific job, she will have the opportunity to receive a special __chevron__ as well as a new __title__. -- There are four types of chevrons and titles awarded to top-ten players (gold/mythril/silver/bronze), as well as fifteen different types awarded for outstanding performances by players of each of the fifteen jobs. -- Wearing a chevron during a Ballista match will automatically change a player's current title. If a player wishes to possess this title after a match as well, she must contact a certain bard in San d'Oria. -- Also, while wearing a chevron, players will be able to trade Ballista Points for temporary items not available to all players. -- However, the rules of Ballista state that players may only possess a certain chevron for no longer than one half Vana'diel year. When that time comes, they are required to return the chevron before being allowed to participate in any further matches. -- Finally, __checking__ someone during a Ballista match will diplay the total number of chevrons that person has accumulated to date. - __Chevron & Title List__ -- 1st (overall). --- Title: Gold Balli☆☆☆☆star -- 2nd (overall). --- Title: Mythril Balli☆☆☆star -- 3rd (overall). --- Title: Silver Balli☆☆star -- 4th-10th (overall). --- Title: Bronze Balli☆star -- 1st (warrior). --- Title: Searing★Star -- 1st (monk). --- Title: Striking★Star -- 1st (white mage). --- Title: Soothing★Star -- 1st (black mage). --- Title: Sable★Star -- 1st (red mage). --- Title: Scarlet★Star -- 1st (thief). --- Title: Sonic★Star -- 1st (palaldin). --- Title: Saintly★Star -- 1st (dark knight). --- Title: Shadowy★Star -- 1st (beastmaster). --- Title: Savage★Star -- 1st (bard). --- Title: Singing★Star -- 1st (ranger). --- Title: Sniping★Star -- 1st (samurai). --- Title: Slicing★Star -- 1st (ninja). --- Title: Sneaking★Star -- 1st (dragoon). --- Title: Spearing★Star -- 1st (summoner). --- Title: Summoning★Star 2005-08-24 17:20:30.521 2005-08-16 20:27:07.809