elshimo marble

DR2D2 · 02-16-2008, 03:09 PM

I am trying to get the tele-yhoat scroll and only have access to th1. I know the drop rate in about 1% but am wondering if that takes into account the people that have gotten it with th2. If that includes people with th2, does anyone know the drop rate with only th1.

I am wondering this because I would like to know roughly how many lizards I am going to have to kill to get the drop(as of right now I am 0/22--tried for 2+1/2 hrs 1 night )

Khyshi · 02-16-2008, 04:47 PM

Last time I played and got the tablet, I had a thief help me with TH2 and it still took well over 150 kills! A better place is in the NE!? near the waterfall area there are alot of lizards there...

Tsrwedge · 02-16-2008, 07:18 PM

The drop rate on FFXIclopedia takes into account all levels of Treasure Hunter, as it's merely anecdotal reporting based on people's experiences.

Feba · 02-16-2008, 07:39 PM

Step 1: Form a party.
Step 2: Get a horrible puller
Step 3: Marble!

Skoal · 02-16-2008, 07:59 PM

What job and level are you taking out there to kill these things? I am guessing you have thf as your sub. If you are high enough and efficient enough, you could kill everything else around the lizards and sell off the goods or get the gil from gobs.

Sevv · 02-16-2008, 09:50 PM

completely honest here I went 1/4356

Wise Donkey · 02-17-2008, 04:22 AM

There is no number we can say that will mean anything, a bad drop rate is a bad drop rate. I had a friend get it in the first hour. You could also end up with Sevv's luck. The best solution may be to take Skoal's advice and turn it into a farming session. That way you can either a)get the marble or b)farm enough to just buy the darn scroll.

Illuen · 02-17-2008, 04:53 AM

Funny story about my marble: I spent 5 hours farming for it once with a DRG/THF friend. We finally get it to drop, but in my stupidity, I teleport us before he passes on the lot. It poofs D=.

The next day, really depressed and not looking forward to farming it, I dredge myself up there, to be assisted by a THF when they are done with their party. I get the marble third drop.

Murphie · 02-17-2008, 04:55 AM

The stories of your mishaps do not surprise me, having been the recipient of them.

Grizzlebeard · 02-17-2008, 11:39 AM

Spent weeks killing those mobs on and off for hours at a time and have yet to see the marble.

DR2D2 · 02-17-2008, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sevv

completely honest here I went 1/4356

How did you have the patience to kill that many lizards(I'm only 0/22 and am dreading killing them).

I have been using the farming method(gill from gobs and sell the drops from the lizards) but wanted to get some ideas of the true rate of the drop(which 1% seems like it is a very high % for what it actually is).

The reason I am doing the quest is to make money off of selling the scroll(no desire to lvl whm)

Kuro · 02-17-2008, 12:58 PM

I received mine about 1/5 i don't think i was /thf eigther. Decided to clear the area then swap to thf, but no need.

Murphie · 02-17-2008, 04:04 PM

Wait, after 22 Lizards you already felt that it had been enough to warrant a thread complaining about it?

Good luck with the rest of FFXI.

Saren · 02-17-2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murphie

Good luck with the rest of FFXI.

That gave me an evil cackle.

Don't take statistics too seriously for things like this, especially for such a low drop rate, it's going to take you as many kills as it takes you.

That being said, Sev is probably unluckier than 99 and a big fraction % of the people who have ever had that drop so if you beat him you get to feel really hard done by.

Feba · 02-17-2008, 05:21 PM

Well, Sevv is just getting what he deserves.

02-16-2008, 03:09 PM	#1
DR2D2 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ny Posts: 278 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 122 Thanked 4x in 4 Posts	elshimo marble I am trying to get the tele-yhoat scroll and only have access to th1. I know the drop rate in about 1% but am wondering if that takes into account the people that have gotten it with th2. If that includes people with th2, does anyone know the drop rate with only th1. I am wondering this because I would like to know roughly how many lizards I am going to have to kill to get the drop(as of right now I am 0/22--tried for 2+1/2 hrs 1 night ) __________________ *u have to know when to hold them, know when to fold them*

02-16-2008, 04:47 PM	#2
Khyshi Veteran @FFXI Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 17 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Mood:	Re: elshimo marble Last time I played and got the tablet, I had a thief help me with TH2 and it still took well over 150 kills! A better place is in the NE!? near the waterfall area there are alot of lizards there...

02-16-2008, 07:18 PM	#3
Tsrwedge SIGSEGV Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas / Remora Posts: 271 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 108 Thanked 66x in 39 Posts	Re: elshimo marble The drop rate on FFXIclopedia takes into account all levels of Treasure Hunter, as it's merely anecdotal reporting based on people's experiences. __________________ Wii Number - 2810 2423 4673 3261 - Please PM me if you add me! How to ask smart questions: catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html Boom! (On SCH75/RDM)

02-16-2008, 07:39 PM	#4
Feba sweet broken hearted machine Starlight Medal Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Facility A220S-0024, Room 211 Posts: 8,559 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 2,007 Thanked 2,232x in 1,514 Posts	Re: elshimo marble Step 1: Form a party. Step 2: Get a horrible puller Step 3: Marble!

02-16-2008, 07:59 PM	#5
Skoal LOLDRG Bronze Ribbon of Service Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brandon Posts: 947 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 103 Thanked 104x in 66 Posts My Mood:	Re: elshimo marble What job and level are you taking out there to kill these things? I am guessing you have thf as your sub. If you are high enough and efficient enough, you could kill everything else around the lizards and sell off the goods or get the gil from gobs. __________________ Thanks Kazuki. Dragoon Equipment

02-16-2008, 09:50 PM	#6
Sevv Alone Sterling Star Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 3,132 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 251 Thanked 295x in 206 Posts My Mood:	Re: elshimo marble completely honest here I went 1/4356 __________________ [FFXI Journal][Pld][War][Nin][Drg][Rng][Brd] http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll154/xsev/orly.jpg

02-17-2008, 04:22 AM	#7
Wise Donkey Vault Dweller Bronze Ribbon of Service Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FL Posts: 569 Style: Dark Theme V6 Thanks: 111 Thanked 95x in 56 Posts My Mood:	Re: elshimo marble There is no number we can say that will mean anything, a bad drop rate is a bad drop rate. I had a friend get it in the first hour. You could also end up with Sevv's luck. The best solution may be to take Skoal's advice and turn it into a farming session. That way you can either a)get the marble or b)farm enough to just buy the darn scroll. __________________ Myaku of Garuda Sig courtesy of Selphiie the Enchantress LS: GiggleSnorts (Social) / WorthySouls(Dynamis) Manthra 75 THF \| 43 WHM \| 37 WAR \| 37 NIN \| 26 SMN \| 24 PLD \| 21 BST \| 20 MNK \| 20 BLM \| DNC 12 \| All others 10 San d'Oria Rank 6 (6-2) \| RotZ 04 \| CoP 4-2 \| ToAU 12 \| WotG 02 Leathercraft 63+1 \| Alchemy 60 \| Cooking 60 \| Woodworking 60 \| Smithing 60 \| Goldsmithing 37 \| Clothcraft 5 \| Bonecraft 3 \| Fishing 1 \| Chocobo Digging: Recruit

02-17-2008, 04:53 AM	#8
Illuen Evil Moisture Buddy Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 437 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 196 Thanked 159x in 75 Posts My Mood:	Re: elshimo marble Funny story about my marble: I spent 5 hours farming for it once with a DRG/THF friend. We finally get it to drop, but in my stupidity, I teleport us before he passes on the lot. It poofs D=. The next day, really depressed and not looking forward to farming it, I dredge myself up there, to be assisted by a THF when they are done with their party. I get the marble third drop. __________________ My Blog

02-17-2008, 04:55 AM	#9
Murphie Murphie Wings of Honor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Murphie Posts: 8,193 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 531 Thanked 1,706x in 1,053 Posts	Re: elshimo marble The stories of your mishaps do not surprise me, having been the recipient of them. __________________ Murphie.

02-17-2008, 11:39 AM	#10
Grizzlebeard Play toy Brass Ribbon of Service Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: England Posts: 1,220 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 156 Thanked 180x in 89 Posts My Mood:	Re: elshimo marble Spent weeks killing those mobs on and off for hours at a time and have yet to see the marble.

02-17-2008, 12:58 PM	#12
Kuro Member Bronze Ribbon of Service Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: England Posts: 585 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 39 Thanked 45x in 33 Posts My Mood:	Re: elshimo marble I received mine about 1/5 i don't think i was /thf eigther. Decided to clear the area then swap to thf, but no need.

02-17-2008, 04:04 PM	#13
Murphie Murphie Wings of Honor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Murphie Posts: 8,193 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 531 Thanked 1,706x in 1,053 Posts	Re: elshimo marble Wait, after 22 Lizards you already felt that it had been enough to warrant a thread complaining about it? Good luck with the rest of FFXI. __________________ Murphie.

02-17-2008, 05:21 PM	#15
Feba sweet broken hearted machine Starlight Medal Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Facility A220S-0024, Room 211 Posts: 8,559 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 2,007 Thanked 2,232x in 1,514 Posts	Re: elshimo marble Well, Sevv is just getting what he deserves.

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