AMK is down, and we've got something of a break before going full-on into ASA! Lyn's on vacation for a week, and Tip has vacation too (I forget when he returns). Who all is planning to go along for this adventure? Hopefully we can take it on in a few weeks!
In the meantime, any chance you get to make some progress on the early ASA missions, please do so! As I'm sure you all know, you are required to be around level 8 or 10 in Alchemy to successfully synthesize an EX item used in Mission 3 (the ingredients will be different depending on which enfeebling potion you are instructed to make). I spent the better part of an evening grinding up my Alchemy skill, so it's not the worst thing in the world, but you do need to set aside some time. Just to have an idea of everyone's progress, who has not yet leveled Alchemy to 8-10?
Assistance will be required for you to get through some avatar fights, but they aren't anything too special. There are a few more minor quests leading up to the end of Mission 5, which is where I am. I am essentially on Mission 6, but haven't gone into Gustav Tunnel yet (waiting for the group to do that).
I don't think that {Please assist.} is actually needed for the avatar fights. They're pretty weak compared to the normal Prime versions, which are around level 60, so pretty much anyone can solo them at 95+. Just be sure to do whatever usual buffing up you do!
Yeah, I remember doing this at 90-cap on SMN and didn't really have any problems. With the cap now at 99 I imagine most jobs could solo, or even duo if required. That said, if you want me to come along for the fights, let me know. I'd be happy to hop on DRG or something and plow them down.
You can technically make it at Alchemy 0. I know at least one person who did. You just have a MUCH greater chance at a critical break. I was paranoid and leveled to 20 and waited for AA to be up. @_@
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