Blitz Buffalo

Did you enjoy the Sunbreeze Festival, kupo? We expected it to bring cool breezes to Vana'diel, but somehow it's as hot as ever. But I have good news, kupo! The M.H.M.U. has come up with yet another cool festival to beat the heat--"Blitz Buffalo"! You all know about buffalos, right? They're big, black beasts that inhabit the Uleguerand Range. We moogles were able to move them to areas outside of several nations using special magic, kupo! Eh? Did you just grumble something about "troublemakers"? That word isn't in our moogle vocabulary, kupo. Anyway, now is your time to shine, adventurers! Chase down the buffalos and snag the red sashes from their horns! Let the Beastmen bask in the wisdom and courage of the nations, kupo! However...take care, kupo. The buffalos have grown rather upset watching the red sashes swaying from their horns. Sometimes you may start running after a buffalo, only to end up being the one chased! You wouldn't want to be sent flying into the clouds, would you? On the other hand, the breeze up there might be rather refreshing...if you live to enjoy it, kupo... So, do you have enough courage to provoke one of the giant beasts? What's that? "It sounds extremely dangerous"? Don't worry--you'll be fine! Live for the moment, right, kupo? Live on the edge...kupo... Actually, we moogles gave the event a trial run ourselves and had a blast! The sweat around our ears and the pounding of our chests during the hunt... It was a real rush, kupo! Facing the blood-chilling glare of the buffalo...knowing what must be done... Ohhh, it makes me shiver just thinking about it, kupo! That relieved gasp of freedom after barely escaping a buffalo's enraged charge...then turning back to seize the chance... I...I just can't take this anticipation, kupo! Um, anyway! J-just make sure to participate! Well then... Until next time, kupo!!! [Event Details] This event is scheduled to commence on August 25, 2005 at 17:00, and will last until September 5, 2005 at 0:00 (PDT). [Event Locations] - Southern San d'Oria - Northern San d'Oria - Bastok Mines - Bastok Markets - Windurst Waters - Windurst Woods

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Well now...
# Aug 19 2005 at 1:20 PM Rating: Decent
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More than likely, when you activate this quest, you're brought down to level 1 or 10. Those sneaky moogles always love to pull that number on me...

Otherwise, it would be too easy (i.e. Flee, Powder Boots, etc.) I doubt Hermes Quenchers will be allowed.
Buffalo Blitz
# Aug 19 2005 at 1:04 PM Rating: Excellent
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TheManAtTheBack wrote:

Everyone attack!

and it turned into a buffalo blitz
TheGirlInTheCorner wrote:

Boy, I wanna warn ya, it'll turn into a buffalo blitz
RE: Buffalo Blitz
# Aug 19 2005 at 1:26 PM Rating: Decent
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... That was like...
I mean...
whoa...
...
*Hands YuriOtani a trophie!*
RE: Buffalo Blitz
# Aug 19 2005 at 1:16 PM Rating: Decent
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O.o For some reason, I was rated down. Ok people, I took it off.

Edited, Fri Aug 19 14:20:22 2005
o.O
# Aug 19 2005 at 12:43 PM Rating: Decent
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YES! running with the bulls! watching sworms of people try to kill it! the lag! the DCing from the lag! YES i cant wait!

-.-;
Cool...
# Aug 19 2005 at 12:28 PM Rating: Decent
This Event seems to be Awesome :D I mean u need to catch one but if u dont do it, it might kill you xD And Bufallos in Bastok should be nice XD
Forceful Benefits
# Aug 19 2005 at 12:02 PM Rating: Decent
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I really don't think you *click* on anything and *grab a sash*.

Most ilkely you'll have to team up and kill the buffalos.

Anything to make people work together.

That's what these events are for: forcing people to benefit from teamwork. ^^
RE: Forceful Benefits
# Aug 19 2005 at 12:29 PM Rating: Default
It would be nice if they dropped buffalo hides and meat. I will get a huge supply built up :)
Guesses
# Aug 19 2005 at 11:21 AM Rating: Decent
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Quote:
Chase down the buffalos and snag the red sashes from their horns! ...
The buffalos have grown rather upset watching the red sashes swaying from their horns. Sometimes you may start running after a buffalo, only to end up being the one chased!

Sounds to me that the buffalo will be running around and you need to sneak up on a buffalo from behind and grab (i.e. click) a sash. If he turns and sees you then you get chased.
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So, do you have enough courage to provoke one of the giant beasts?

Possibly after you get a sash it will aggro you and you have to get away.

Might need to have one person gets aggro and kite while others grab sashes from behind.
RE: Guesses
# Aug 20 2005 at 2:51 PM Rating: Decent
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Maybe one person vokes and lets it chase him while another "team member" doeas a sneak attack type move and then he in turn must run from the bull while the first voker chases it.
Level?
# Aug 19 2005 at 11:14 AM Rating: Decent
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You know, if the buffalos are in towns it would be kind of cool like the running of the bulls in Spain...but if they are level 50+ or whatever they are in the range, I wouldn't want to be a level 1 character mauled to death at the steps of the Bastok Markets auction house.
Yargh
# Aug 19 2005 at 10:41 AM Rating: Decent
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Eh? Did you just grumble something about "troublemakers"?
That word isn't in our moogle vocabulary, kupo.


Haha, that made me laugh.

Anyway, this event sounds fun. Lighten up everyone else -.-.
Jeez...
# Aug 19 2005 at 10:32 AM Rating: Excellent
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You guys need to lighten up.

You're addressing it like it's something you're going to have to do!

Personally I like these special events, they distract from the boring exp grind most of us focus on all the time. Even if I just get some goofy title, I'll still have fun just messin' around with friends. :P
Drops
# Aug 19 2005 at 10:17 AM Rating: Decent
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If those are the drops there's not much point in a Mage getting it.

It's a belt too so it won't show up. So looks are out.

Hopefully they add something that gives -Enmity or something.

Edited, Fri Aug 19 11:17:14 2005
my guess
# Aug 19 2005 at 10:10 AM Rating: Decent
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my guess:
Get a special status effect on you that limits your level,
go out and claim a buffalo and kill it (probably need a party),
get a droped item,
trade it to a moogle for a sash/chocobo ticket/candy,
repeat in all zones to get sash+1
level???
# Aug 19 2005 at 10:01 AM Rating: Decent
sounds like fun.... but is this going to be a stupid event where only level 60+ people can actually kill the thing or what?....

god i hope they at least stop the music...
a decent prize? perhaps
# Aug 19 2005 at 9:34 AM Rating: Good
I saw these items listed as new items for awhile but havent figured out a way to get them. So I'm assuming its for this.

Prizes:
Red Sash
Dash Sash
RE: a decent prize? perhaps
# Aug 19 2005 at 2:21 PM Rating: Decent
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O.o; that's kickass for tanks in the dunes, if it is in fact the prize. I might just level Ninja now >.>
Sounds fun!
# Aug 19 2005 at 9:17 AM Rating: Default
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Ooooh!

I can't wait to spend hours chasing buffalo to end up with some stupid costume!
Sounds fun!
# Aug 19 2005 at 9:17 AM Rating: Default
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Ooooh!

I can't wait to spend hours chasing buffalo to end up with some stupid costume!
copy cats...
# Aug 19 2005 at 9:12 AM Rating: Decent
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If I read it correctly, the buffalos can punt you into the clouds...

I think the moogles read the allakhazam forum, and saw the movie of that cheater jumping right up into the sky... then Sky...
=/
# Aug 19 2005 at 9:09 AM Rating: Decent
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So soon after this one? -.-

i hope this one isn't going to be as annoying as the one now >.<
Cool ^^
# Aug 19 2005 at 9:08 AM Rating: Good
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We moogles were able to move them to areas outside of several nations using special magic, kupo!


So will this event be similar to the christmas event with the Twinkling Treant? Or will there be lower lvled buffalos roaming around sarutabaruta =O.

In any case, this sounds like a blast ^^.
RE: Cool ^^
# Aug 19 2005 at 2:43 PM Rating: Default
I hope this will be like the twinkling treants lol it was so fun running around west ronfaure as a lvl 11 WHM and stumbling across the huge thing and saying whoaaa wtf is that, then soon after getting killed in one hit haha ^_^
salt?
# Aug 19 2005 at 9:05 AM Rating: Good
lmao.....lifetime supply of Rock Salt..... Tsurara anyone? =P
Buffalo Blitzball
# Aug 19 2005 at 8:59 AM Rating: Excellent
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This event is a flashback to Final Fantasy 10. You and 4 friends will be playing Blitzball against 5 buffalo. The prize will not be chocobo tickets, but will be buffalo tickets. You'll use them at the stables and get a free ride on a buffalo. Unlike tamed chocobos, these beasts are wild! If you can stay on your buffalo for more than 8 seconds you will be crowned champion and receive a lifetime supply of rock salt.
RE: Buffalo Blitzball
# Aug 19 2005 at 9:48 AM Rating: Good
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I can only assume the buffalo are real ball hogs taking into account they can't effectively pass. But hey, nice joke.
Fun ??
# Aug 19 2005 at 8:56 AM Rating: Good
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This sounds like fun! Let's hope it gives more than just a sassy looking bathing suit.
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