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Posted: Apr 6th 2006 6:34pm | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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I anyone is looking for the NPC to start steelcyclone, he is in the pres office... just saying incase someone comes here to look at map
this sucks
Posted: Mar 26th 2006 12:39pm | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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I have done all 6 options. Today I went for the 7th hoping for the ??? options. Still say I am not ready for it >.<
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Bait and Switch Info
Posted: Mar 16th 2006 3:33pm | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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I used the Lucky Charm every time I found myself dealing with the Head Guard. When I used the charm, he would suddenly decide to guard somewhere else. At the end of the quest, I received the Key Ring Belt. I've heard that the different items you use decide what your reward is at the end. From what I can tell, the order of switches changes every time you do the quest. I plan on researching this more when I have time.
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Posted: Mar 12th 2006 9:59pm | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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I forgot to mention; I haven't even beaten a promyvion yet, let alone been to Tavnazia. and i've done this quest 3 times now. so that can't be a pre-requisite
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Item usage
Posted: Mar 12th 2006 9:40pm | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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does anyone know how the outcome of this quest is affected if you use the item you are given, and if so, what is it?
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Solution to Bait And Switch Quest Link
Posted: Mar 1st 2006 7:50am | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/forum.html?forum=10;mid=1141212330190093088;num=0;page=1
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treasure
Posted: Feb 28th 2006 6:51pm | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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Anyone know if you can get a different reward?
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this sucks
Posted: Feb 26th 2006 2:37am | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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I completed this by doing small, medium, large, small, large, medium and got a high potion. I had the in charge guys badge and got the mithra sent to jail once. I messed up the order on the switches a lot. You have to start all over each time you mess up the order.
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The Switches
Posted: Feb 21st 2006 7:31pm | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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I got the quest from Salim, called "Bait and Switch". I did complete that quest in Tavnazia, but I've only called my NPC at a Rendevous Point in Windurst.

I have the first part down, but I really didn't have time to figure out the rest.

You start off by talking to Salim. Go examine the ??? at the altar to get a cutscene with Luto and her pal, Mirado. Choose a "weapon"(I chose the Lead Guardsman's ID). Don't set foot out of Metalworks area, or you end the wuest. Anytime you can quit the quest by examining the ??? again and select that you wish to cancel it.

You have to press all three switches twice without being caught. Each time you examine a switch, there'll be one of Salim's guards there. You have 4 options as an excuse to get by and then you can press the switch.

If one of your team members gets captured, you talk to some guy in the Craftmen's Eatery(Hume dude at the table), then get the cell key from Folzen, who's next to the large switch, and your remaining members gets him/her out.

So, aside from that, there's a certain order and you have to do it twice, with only being caught once or pretty much you've failed the quest, as far as I know.

Anyone wish to elaborate on this and send it in, be my guest, but I'd like some credit('cause finding out all that took a while ><). =)
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RE: The Switches
Posted: Feb 22nd 2006 5:25am | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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another update: Darha the galka and the old man in the bottom floor main room, hungrywolf in the eatery, and the galka in the gunpowder room all give you the order of lever pushes. you just need to piece it together from their tips.
RE: The Switches
Posted: Feb 22nd 2006 5:13am | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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Ok here's what I know so far for this quest too:
When you select the guard id-
When the guard says "I could use a drink..or two..or three" use Miledo (the taru). He will transform into a guy to replace him.
When the guard is sure the thieves are supposed to come there, use Luto (the mithra) and he'll chase after her.
RE: The Switches
Posted: Feb 23rd 2006 6:45am | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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Those clues were real helpful Queen, after I finished the quest all I got was a Hi Potion so bleh, Switch order was Big being 1,6 Medium 2, 5 and Small being 3,4 in that order.
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Switches
Posted: Feb 17th 2006 12:56am | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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It is part of a quest given by Salim at (G-7) on the second floor of the Metalworks. Its called Bait and Switch.

Pre-requisites:
-Do quest "In Search of Truth" in Tavnazia
-Call your fellow NPC at all 3 main towns (+ jeuno possibly)

NOTE: It is not be implimented yet.

Edited, Fri Feb 17 01:20:36 2006
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RE: Switches
Posted: Feb 25th 2006 5:40pm | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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you do not need to have any tavnazian quests done, I've never even BEEN to Tavnazian safehold.
and I have never called my NPC fellow in either Windurst nor Sandoria.
therefore this is erroneous information.
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Motherf*****g switches!!
Posted: Jan 1st 2006 9:28pm | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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There are 3 switches that were RECENTLY put into the metalworks. So far, the internet has no data on it except another alla post which doesn't help.
"Large Switch" - outside blacksmith's guild, by the large forges
"Medium Switch" - Right as you enter, in front of that machine on display.
"Small Switch" - Under a shelf in the Cermet Refinery.
"???" - NEW, mysterious ??? on the Altar of the Goddess.

3 switches and an altar. None reply with text if you hit them. I tried flipping them in various orders, no response. Tried flipping all 3 at the same time, no response. I'm going to try all 3 + the altar once I get the chance. Someone figure this out before I go insane!!!1!one!


Edit: Even though the quest was just activated, I think I'll leave this up.

Edited, Fri Feb 24 10:06:34 2006
RE: Motherf*****g switches!!
Posted: Jan 15th 2006 6:03pm | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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Good... someone else noticed them. I wasn't sure if I hadn't seen them before or if they were new. The fact that I can't figure out what they do is driving me crazy. ><
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Money
Posted: Apr 1st 2005 12:16am | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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Getting money is easy... I have 1.4mil. BTW Who do I talk to to change alliance to bastok? ^^;
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RE: Money
Posted: Jun 28th 2005 6:30pm | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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you talked to Bastokan Counsil men in your home country

Edit: Atleast I believe it's your home nation you may be able to do it Bastok. It also costs money to change depending on where bastok is ranked and where your home nation is ranked.

Edited, Tue Jun 28 18:37:06 2005
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how to start
Posted: Feb 13th 2005 2:08pm | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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like how do i start playin ^_^;
help to start
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hi all
help
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CAN SOME1 TELL ME HOW TO SEE UR SELF AND START PLAYIN!?

help me! plz!
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Posted: Sep 2nd 2004 10:45am | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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hi
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quest
Posted: Sep 1st 2004 7:17pm | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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actually 53k isn't too hard to get if u know how to work the game
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lol do you farm? i can farm 40k in 30 mins....
high bear quest
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why wont high bear give me quest?
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Shrines?
Posted: Feb 13th 2004 1:03am | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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Is there anything special about the shrines? Tam-Tam stops by and kneels and meditates/heals there whenever I can remember to do it ("It's the purrrinciple of the thing! =^.^=") but are they there for a purpose other than just being there?
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Cost of moving to Bastok!
Posted: Feb 12th 2004 9:46am | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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WTF is this all about.
I went to join Bastok today, getting tired of listening to whiening elvaan in Sand'oria.
A friend of mine just did the same, switching to Windurst. He told me the application cost him 4k...
I ride into Bastok, and it's 40,000gil to join. WTF is this crazy nonsense! 40k is out of the question!

40,000 gil to switch allegience from Sand'oria to Bastok.
4k to switch from Sand'oria to Windurst
9k to switch from Bastok to Sand'oria

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RE: Cost of moving to Bastok!
Posted: Feb 18th 2004 7:20pm | IP: Logged | Reply to this
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The reason why it cost 40,000gil is because Bastok was in first place for the region info. Sand'oria was in second and Windurst was in last.

So you need to wait till the town you want to change allegiance to is not in first place, unless you have the cash.
RE: Cost of moving to Bastok!
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53k gil?! holy moly ! where d'you get that kinda cash?
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