Notorious Monster Madness/Contest Entries
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Rules
How to enter: (1) vote in each poll of the first 4 rounds (i.e. contest ends April 1) of Notorious Monster Madness and (2) enter according to the instructions on this page
Contest is open to North American (US & Canada) players only.
Ten (10) winners will be randomly selected from those that enter. The tokens will be delivered to contest winners from Square Enix and are slated to be shipped over night, so the winners will be the first to receive tokens! Any member of the FFXIclopedia staff (admins, moderators, tsars) and anyone entering more than once is not eligible to win. Good luck!
How to Enter
Just post in the comment box below and write a few sentences about the one you want to see make it all the way to #1! If you want you can use the template below and just fill in the two variables.
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{{NMM | Gahoo | Rooting for [[Alastor Antlion]]! As a BST I feel a certain kinship to Antlions since they follow me around so much. Let's go Alastor... let's go. Let's go Alastor... let's go.}}
Gahoo — Rooting for Alastor Antlion! As a BST I feel a certain kinship to Antlions since they follow me around so much. Let's go Alastor... let's go. Let's go Alastor... let's go.
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Sabishii — I think Mysticmaker Profblix should win, if you look at his last name, you'll see that he's a professor, and that means he's educated and proved himself beyond all the other goblins and NMs in intelligence. He must have a doctorate! He must have a doctorate in magical studies! Not many NMs have the courage or smarts to study in NM university for 6+ years and complete their thesis! Go Dr. Profblix!
Azulmagia — At this point, it's Mysticmaker Profblix. He represents the FFXI community to me, and our interactions with other players. After my struggles and deaths to get my Moldavite Earring, a Japanese THF75 offered to help me out. Despite my goof-ups (including a death, home point, and OP to Bubu) he stuck with me, and I left happy with gil and an earring; he with gil and a sellable scroll. As for Profblix himself, he's a cute Goblin! And he gives BLMs, SCHs, and BLUs in the game pretty earrings to don. He's a NM that everyone knows and has stories about, and should win this contest. Go Mysticmaker Profblix!
Gahoo — Go Guivre! Boo Mysticmaker Profblix! It has to be about the thrill and excitement, (read death and fun). The drops are a bonus, but notorious monsters are notorious for the havoc they wreak. A mob that is easily soloable should not even be in the same class as the Beast that has laid to rest so many xp parties!
<Leaping Lizzy> — <Spent so much time camping Lizzy and made so many friends there! Tons of good memory are associated with Leaping Lizzy!>
Tagrineth — Gonna agree with Kyrial 100% lol. Almighty Apkallu was FTW! but since he's gone, Shikigami Weapon all the way. He's very unique and has one of the best drops available to its job.
ShadowKatze — All the Cats are out so I'm going for the prey. I think Jaggedy-Eared Jack is the obvious choice to win. He's approachable by even low level players but yet still a challenging drop for even the seasoned player. Plus who doesn't love getting beat up by a bunny.
Ooka — My top pick (Bubbly Bernie) didn't make it this far, so my second favourite, Guivre, has my support now. Nothing beats that feeling of hopeless horror as he appears out of nowhere in Kuftal Tunnel and kicks the cookies out of you without warning!
Celyme — GO! Sea Horror GO!!! Even though you are weak, at least we have fun together.
~~~~ — Sea Horror FTW! He's provided so much entertainment in dealing with the RMT, and the adrenalin rush from finally beating him solo for the first time - incomparable!
Kazenone — I have to say Leaping Lizzy, not only because it is an NM which almost everybody ends up camping at one point in their final fantasy careers, but also as a testament to Square Enix's attempts way back when to combat RMT by changing the Leaping Boots to bounding boots, to stop people camping it just to sell it (The same could be said for Valkurm Emperor, but i dislike him for the simple reason that he still never drops when i get claim (._.))
<Kallo Landis> — <So far in this contest NMs have seemed to progress based on popularity. Even I voted as thus so far -- however, in these final rounds I think we need to consider...even after ALL the updates to the game, which NM is still as devastating at ever? Guivre. The Dragons have always been the most dangerous, not just in FFXI -- but in all legends and mythology. Guivre is no different. Ignoring even the rules of the MPK patch, this Wyvern still manages to take countless Kuftal Parties to thier graves. So potent is the fear and respect that Guivre demands, the developers even made him one of the Bosses for the Sandworm Doomvoid event. For March NM Madness...there can be only one. Guivre.>
Narol — I wanna see Mysticmaker Profblix win... just because of that night I found him running around after killing Peg Powler and got his drop after he'd been stingier than believable with that earring. Also he managed something awesome like Sleepga + Freeze + Stun + -ga on a friend of mine during Manafont.
Aikar — Rooting for Mysticmaker Profblix. As I leveled BLM twice to 75, I spent a many of nights with that goblin trying to get him to cough up an earring. Maybe if he wins hell be nicer to future Black Mages.
KNIKO — Rooting for Shikigami Weapon! For all the right reasons! ;)
Nisuma — Rooting for Leaping Lizzy! Soo.. much camping with little reward save for a few lizard tails
Darkfortune — Jaggedy-Eared Jack gets my vote. All these years and it is still a pain to get him to drop that rabbit charm.
AizenSousuke — Rooting for Valkurm Emperor I remember when the Emperor Hairpin wasn't rare/ex and all the rmts used to camp it. I never was able to outclaim them but when SE finally changed it to rare/ex I finally got one ! lol go go Valkurm Emperor!!
<Valkurm Emperor> — <For remembering that day after going 1/30+ on the hairpin, and finally getting one, I would like to see our friend the fly at the top of the chart. He's a very critical NM for many new players and offers a great piece of gear that's on of the most versatile pieces in the game. Go VE go!!!>
Enigmatica — Jaggedy-Eared Jack !!! I know you're behind right now little buddy, but don't give up! Bunny power!
Tyros — Go Go Guivre! There is no doubt in my mind that he is the best. Picture a nice relaxed EXP Party in Kuftal, killing Robber Crabs by the dozen when suddenly death descends upon your group with little or no chance of escape. The panic that I feel when seeing him in the sandy tunnels is enough to make me turn tail and go seek shelter. If you can see him, he can probably see you... Better start running!
<mrt46106> — <Guivre all the way baby! No NM has brought more joy/terror to the inhabitants of Vanadiel then this fine specimen of a beast. Nothing like someone shouting "Guivre's up and watching people scatter, and although he doesn't drop much, he sure is fun to kill in the name of revenge.>
<Illumina1111> — <Rooting for Sea Horror! For many this is the first truly brutal NM new players encounter, and those that do never forget. It can appear out of nowhere; or welcome you onto the deck with a slap in the face! Sea Horror IS what being a Notorious Monster is all about.>
Shiraki — Rooting for Roc! Me and some buddies of mine have been playing with his bro simmy this past month :3 So go go Roc!
<Wyuli> — <GRRRREAAAATTTTTOOOOOO GUIVRE! Ever since a crazy SAM friend of mine persuaded me that we could duo it, it brings back hilarious memories every time I see him. Kuftal ain't safe with him running about. You see your screen shaking, you know you're in trouble!>
Taeria Saethori — I've gotta hand it to Jaggedy-Eared Jack... He's meant so much to me in my FFXI career, having linked and defeated me on my very very first day in Vana'diel. Since then, I've vowed eternal revenge on him. ... Five years later, I still haven't ever seen him... Why do you taunt me so?!
Nuilvian — I'm going to have to put my money on my good old friend, the Sea Horror. If only he can do to these other NMs what he's done to me a few times...!
Lionet — I cannot believe how downplayed poor Taisaijinwas! It's really too bad so few people know of his story. He was the one I was hoping to go all the way as it is a timeless tale of Players, Campers, and SE working together to make a hilarious story and we really need more of that in this game! Oh well, best of luck to the remaining NMs!
Rei 0 — Jaggedy-Eared Jack, go go go! Despite being from Sandy, and leveling many a job in the Ronfaure region, I only ran across him once... and promptly died.
Faxanadude — Well, I WANTED Cactrot Rapido but he wasn't even in the running. So... Sea Horror it is. Sea Horror ate my soul once.
<Sea Horror> — <Sea Horror has to win, he's the first NM most newbies come across and he teaches life lessons, I remember hiding from him as a newbie, running in terror when he'd randomly spawn while i fished, then the day came when I finally could solo him as my bluemage, i defeated him and basked in the revenge... on the next ride I casually went and fished on decked... in mere moments a tentacle was tapping me on the shoulder and I was on the ground dead, a squid above me mocking my existence... Sea Horror is a teacher and deserves to win!>
Isz —Jaggedy-Eared Jack is the clear winner...or at least should be. Where else do you hear people mourn the idea of a level seven, SINGLE job-item that you never...ever...see drop.
Evangel — I was rooting for the elusive, super-penguin Mighty Apkallu, but since he's out now, I'd definitely have to toss a cheer out there for Guivre. It's always fun running through Kuftal Tunnel not knowing when you'll find a rampaging Wyvern running around, and it's pretty fun watching skill up parties aggro him and go crazy.
Sea Horror — My vote definitely has to go to the Sea Horror. Even to this day it catches unsuspecting fishermen and over zealous adventurers off guard. "Hey, why is that Sea Monk looking at me? Oh...."
Nartosar — I support Devil Manta! I'm a fervent fisherman and as such, I feel a strong bond with my slippery friend. Trying to identify whether or not it was dangling at the end of my fishing rod, I declare Devil Manta my favourite NM of the season!
Frice — Was rooting for the Almighty Apkallu, but since my buddy got knocked out of the tourney, my pick has to to be the Valkurm Emperor, a fallen king who once reigned over his domain, crushing all who may have accidentally pulled him back in the early days of Vana'diel. He still leaves me with one of my fondest, and most painful memories of the Valkurm Dunes.
Tsuzee — Leaping Lizzy all the way. Oh the hours spent on that lizard with/without friends. Probably one of the most memorable NM's for me in game.
<Ferrous> — <Gotta vote for Guivre here. Anytime I take a trip to kuftal and that wyvern is up a fun time has always been close at hand.>
Rurounizanza — After playing the game for almost 2 years, I finally saw Guivre running around in Kuftal Tunnel... And he was running straight at me! I can say with all honesty that this was the first time I said "Holy Sh*t!" and almost crapped my pants while encountering a NM.
Thank you for the good scare and a good time Guivre! I Hope you win.
Rhyasa — Rooting for Mysticmaker Profblix
! Simply because goblins are cool and even though he's ratter easy, he never gives up and makes the gobbies proud!! Show them what you're made of, Profblix!
Moline — I wanted Spiny_Spipi to win and I don't care if he's already been eliminated. I know he will make a comeback <.<
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<Kirux> — <Since Allimighty was knocked out I'll have to settle for Sea Horror. Oh the times you killed me as a newblet on that ship...on oh I shall have my revenge on you someday...but only after you kick all this other lolnm's asses. Gogo tentacles!!!!>
TheAshman — I remember how mystified i was the first time that I camped out to claim Shikigami Weapon . The ability to pop invisible, the rush of having him appear and aggro you out of nowhere, the window that only requires you to ask your friends to come for 15 minutes. omg seriously what if you could do that with Argus or Eastern shadow ? In the world of notorious monsters, he is truly unique unto me and is one of the few who stands out! Shiki for the win!
Fydara — Sea Horror all the way! Who hasn't been on the boat, minding their own business, to get mauled by it? I still need soloing revenge on him, and hopefully it'll be me doing the mauling this time >:D
Jaggedy-eared Jack — Mainly cause he represents me running around Ron during the my first time playing killing rabbits, coming across him and get killed quickly. Then camping him later only to never get the drop.. Damn that Jaggedy-eared jack....
Joran — Gotta go with Sea Horror. Greatest achievement this game has to offer is when you finally go back for the first time as a level 75 and kick his ass for all those times he kicked yours as a newb riding the boat. No other achievement in this game can make you feel greater about yourself, even if he's weak and easy.
Lhianna — I vote for Shikigami Weapon. As a Summoner I really don't think I have another choice here. ^^
<Katami> — <Go Leaping Lizzy! I rarely hunted her, but the one time I was with my boyfriend in Gustaberg, she popped and we killed her together. She dropped those boots and I gave them to my boyfriend. Turns out, he'd been hunting her for a VERY long time. Here's to good memories: Go Leaping Lizzy! >
Sorry, here's the correct format ^^;
Bensmith91 — Leaping Lizzy has what it takes to win this competition. Everyone ends up camping her at some point or another, making her one of the most well known and, in my opinion, most likely to win. Go Lizzy!
Aushi — I am sad Bubbly Bernie got knocked out.... I was rooting for him to go all the way. I used to run back and forth from bastok farming him for gil. This was a years ago now... ahhh good times. Guess Ill root for Shikigami now. Really like his claim method and drop.
MindGrasp — Valkurm Emperor all the way !!! Much due to my spending countless hours having fun competing with other people hunting it back when there would always be 4-6 people camping it at all times. Good Times !!!
Blademage — Was hoping for King Vinegarroon, now i have to root for Guivre! Wyverns go!
Aki Loves Shin — Let's go Jaggedy Eared Jack! The little bunny has haunted me since I first began in the world of FFXI. Never has he rewarded me with his little charm, however. Let's go, fight, win!
Katalyn — Give me an S! Give me an E! Give me an A! Give me an H! Give me an O! Give me an R! Give me an R! Give me an O! Give me an R! What's that spell?! Sea Horror! Yay Sea Horror! One of the first scary NMs this kitten has ever encountered. I remember the warnings I got on my first trip to the dunes. This beast could even still strike fear in the hearts of more seasoned adventurers who remembered how it trounced them when they were still new to adventuring. Plus the tentacles so many possibilities... ^.~
Nauthima — Rooting for Guivre! I was in a skillup party one day and we were doing pretty good till I turn around and look up into the face of Guivre and it didnt take long for him to kill my whole party. After we all recovered we decided to shout for everyone in Kuftal to help us fight him, but he smashed us again without trouble. The seconded time we we had a better strategy by having the blms nuke and zone we finally defeated him then and got the skull. It was a fun and exciting experience that I will never forget. Guivre is Awesome!
Coronos — Leaping Lizzy, for the win! It's basically a household NM name and everyone knows about her! Everyone has stories about camping that Lizard, getting overcamped losing claim, or tales of it not droping her boots after 20 kills!
Karhlan — Let's go Jaggedy Eared Jack! I was voting for Apkallu at first but then he got eliminated /cry. The next best NM is Jack because its always funny to watch a cute little bunny rabbit own some low level people that have no idea what they are doing, and he also reminds me of the bunny from Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Jaredfox16 — Guivre! Huzzah! Im giving a /cheer to Guivre! Talk about a NM who has a steady diet of players. What better way to say "I'm Here!" than to ambush a group of players skilling up their weapons. He has made his mark on players who have done alot of skilling up, or even just the random times of running through the zone. Horray for random killings!
Littledarc — My vote goes out to Guivre. First of all wyverns are awesome. Secondly, I like the way they designed wyverns. But most importantly, I love going out with my BST friends and killing him while everyone watches in awe!
Merlini — Mysticmaker Profblix all the way!! One of the many memorable notorious monsters in the game! Everyone is bound to have a story concerning him. As BLM main, I definitely had my fair share of stories in my adventure of obtaining the beloved Moldavite Earring. Most importantly.. my experience with Mysticmaker Profblix did not involve tedious camping. Yes there was camping, but due to the circumstances and particular players helping me, It was a very fun and enthusiastic experience!
Ktulu_JB — Leaping Lizzy gonna eat all the other NMs faces! And the reason why is because she's used to abuse already, so she can take anything u throw at her (and sometimes she might even drop some boots for u after ur done throwing stuff at her!)
Solbaid — I am rooting for Guivre! Guivre is just known as the Adventurer eater and who isnt weary bout entering Kuftal Tunnel thinking that he's up ready for a snack. As a DRG I remember going in there for AF helm quest for coffer and as I ran for coffer he spawned and decided to eat me.
<Tsamoc> — <As much as a hated camping her, I'm gonna have to root for Leaping Lizzy! Go Lizzy, go!>
Khellendros — Go go Leaping Lizzy! Lizzy was the first NM I managed to claim and kill on my own back when I was just starting. However, 4 years later I'm still 0/73 on her drop... Oh well. Here's to old memories. GO LIZZY!
RyuDragoon — Rooting for Sea Horror! As a fisher going for those Marlins to get my rings for Ebisu, there have been countless times I have been attacked by the Sea Horror. Many times I use warp to get out quick, but it hits me at 80% casting and kills me -.-; I think my max was about 6 spawns in one fishing trip.
Fiorenzo — Gogo Mysticmaker Profblix! He was one of the first NMs I solo'd as a fledgling RDM. It really felt great to bring my enfeebling strengths (Paralyze) to bear on an enemy, achieve victory, and be rewarded with a earring that helps boost my elemental powers!
<Shikigami Weapon> — <Of all the NMs I ever camped in this game, shiki was the one I was the most proud of having done. I remember sitting in Ro'maeve for weeks to get a ToD and even then missed claim on him several times. When I did land claim, it was a drop down battle with like nine links. Hoever we managed to get him down and I got the single best piece of equipment I've probably ever gotten from a non-BCNM style mob. Top this off with helping to camp and claim for many, many other smn. This mob represents the highest point of frustration and golden pot of gold to all summoners!>
Mysticmaker Profblix — Last NM me and a good friend camped before he left the game
Somnambulist — GoGo Valkurm Emperor! We need to bring him out into the open to get his wife's Hairpin back! Bubbly Bernie the clock thief would have made a good partner in crime for the Emperor to face in the finals, but sadly this can't happen.
Justinp — I wanted JEJ to win at first, but now I'm rooting for Leaping Lizzie!
<Valkurm Emperor> — <You can't go without seeing him at least once while leveling in the dunes. And it drops nice things!>
<Gotterdammerung> — <Valkurm Emperor>
<Gotterdammerung> — <becuz sumones always camping him. his drop is awesome. and everyones got history with him.>
Blackcloud316 — I give my vote to Shikigami Weapon. He gave me a good chase and he was a great nm a hunt down. GO! SHIKI!
Sea Horror — Who can forget the first time they ever saw their first Sea Horror? Especially for Windustrians this is a common experience and sometimes is the first NM many people really see! And how it makes them respect the term "NM" lol ^^ It brings back lots of nice memories: When my friend Raydan told us how it's literally killed him at least 10 times from all the times he fished on the boat, and when my sister then decided that she'd level up beastmaster and try to "tame" it so that it wouldn't hurt him so much. How we decided we'd try to get it killed to teach it a lesson... that ended badly. Ah good times.
Kulgan — Rooting for Valkrum Emperor! Ever since I was a low level thief I've known of this NM. Used to camp him for gil before the drop got rare/ex'd. Not to mention, he's in the best zone in all of Vanadiel!
Mortontony2 — Leaping Lizzy! I spent so much time camping her for those Bounding Boots. I used those boots leveling up every job I could wearing them. So many low level jobs would be near incomplete with out these boots. Leaping Lizzy is one of the most valuable NM's in FFXI.
Kulgan — Rooting for Valkurm Emperor! Ever since I was a low level thief I've known of this NM. Used to camp him for gil before the drop got rare/ex'd. Not to mention, he's in the best zone in all of Vanadiel!
Nibu — Even though he has already been knocked out of the running, I would like to make it known that I was rooting for Bubbly Bernie to go all the way. The NM at the top of the hit list for every brave, new Bastokan adventurer, this mortal battle between man and crab signifies the first step in one's exciting and endless career. His home, too, reflects such a sentiment: A lighthouse that stands atop his hovel, projecting a guiding light upon the infinite horizon of the Bhefhel Gulf, illuminating the way for those who have lost their path to adventure. Here's to you, Bubbly Bernie; I am sad to see that your Steam Clock has stopped ticking in this tournament...
<Sweetassassin> — <Going to have to root for Leaping Lizzy. Its been around since the beginning of time so it should have some tricks up its sleeve(or leg)>
Egiine — Rooting for Jaggedy-eared Jack! I've spent so much time camping him, he'd better win lol!
Yondaime86 — I'm definitely rooting for Mysticmaker, he's the only NM here I've actually camped more than once... not to mention he's a stingy little gob, so SE knows he's done his job right. Wanna see him win for that (Also wanna see him die repeatedly for it, but oh well)
Mrwizard — Rooting for Shikigami Weapon! When he spawns you wouldnt even know he is there. Camped him many times and was competing again others for Shikigami.
Bureikun — Rooting for Mysticmaker Profblix! He's easy to solo. Doesn't have one of those annoying placeholders. Gives the perfect earring for any aspiring nuker. And besides all of that drops spells for that nuker! I mean come on does it get better. Come on Mysticmaker!!!
<Fortytwo> — <Cheering for Jaggedy Eared Jack, reason is it reminded me of my noob days back on 2002, when I would go there on the evenings once I got lv20 to try to claim and kill the NM. I met a lot of what later became my tightest friends in-game. The best thing was be there days with the same people no-one got to see the fabled drop for days. XD>
Ying — Ah, Sea Horror... How many times as a noob did I ride that ferry and cower at your presence? And remember when someone in our party thought it would be fun to throw a rock at you? Yes.. level 10 children are very yummy. Go Sea Horror, go!
<Sea Horror> — No other NM has done as much for the people of FFXI - You alone have slain more gil seller fishing bots than probably the rest of the nominees combined. /kneel
Natica — Oy apparently I can't format lol. I'm going to go with the Valkurm Emperor, mainly because I have been playing since PC release and this was my first big NM to camp and win! Nothing beats the excitement of claiming a NM over 50 others! Also, nothing beats the disappointment of losing over and over to 50 others -.- Go Valk!
Volkai — All shall bow to the Valkurm Emperor! While he might not command the Dunes for long stretches of time, he reigns over the time and focus of the countless Adventurers that stay ever on alert for his presence, seeking to earn the right to be granted another of his (well, his mate's) mighty Hairpins!
Nharil — Jaggedy-Eared Jack! He was my first NM I ever discovered, died from, and subsequently killed. We've been through a lot, even though we hardly keep in touch these days. The excitement of discovering your first NM on a whim 3 days into playing the game, only to be dropped in less than a minute can't be beat! Go Jack, Go!
Nilde — Hi!! I was originally rooting for Mysticmaker Profblix because he owes me an earring D:< but instead, i'll root for good ol' Leaping Lizzy. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have been able to make fun of one of my THF friends, and actually get to know him more, which THEN led to an awesome "partnership" for lack of a better word <3 GO LIZZY! XD
Mexicanpeeler — Sea Horror all the way! Not only is it fun having one of my fishing trips get ruined all of a sudden, it's a riot being at the dock when the ferry arrives, and seeing a pile of level 25 corpses show up with it.
Telford — Shikigami Weapon. He was kind enough to pop for our group as soon as we started killing our first weapon, I'll root for him to return the favour.
Tellahchan — Guivre, Pwner of Exp Parties FTW
Xchronosx — Xchronosx here, gotta put my vote in for Leaping Lizzy to take home the gold. I spent a week camping her and after 52 kills with no drop, I finally got my Bounding Boots. They're one of my most treasured pieces of armor.
FantajiFan — It's gotta be Valkurm Emperor! It's where many of us learned/developed the art of NM camping. In the early years of FFXI, I camped him for months alongside dozens of other players and gil sellers. Got the claim over 50 times and never got a single drop. Got an Empress Hairpin nowadays, but VE still brings back some fond memories of the good ol' days.
Valkurm Emperor — This is the NM that turned me off to NM camping for good. I tried camping him once. I got it 1/1 for a friend but could never get claim again ~Tora
Klauss — Leaping Lizzy - I remember many hours spent camping for my leaping and bounding boots... this is for all those who went through going 1 for 50+!!
Rikkue — I want Leaping Lizzy to win. Leaping Lizzy allowed lower level people to get there hands on such a elite piece of armor, as bounding boots with mid difficulty, who else is better then giving you epic level 9 gear. I would love for him to win, one of my first NMS to see and still my favorite out of the NMS
Bugwizer — Jaggedy-Earred Jack has kept us all hopping at some time or another, but bouncing into his elusive hole all too often. Go Jack, GO!
Crixa — I will never forget my first encounter with Guivre. Minding my own business in an exp party in Kuftal Tunnel and some dude runs by screaming "Run away! Guivre! Run away! Guivre!". I'm wondering what the heck he means when I am rather suddenly smooshed by a very large dragon. ; ; So here's too good memories Guivre! Good luck!
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xyogixz —Roc all the way! I remember always trying to get hims and his Dryad Staff. He give me my favorite title of all time, "Roc Star." But no drop ;;
Vahlshdeh — I vote for Jaggedy-Eared Jack ! As a beginner in FFXI, Jack taught me the finer aspects of patience, the meaning of NM spawn points, place-holder mobs and efficient uses of the map markers. More importantly, Jack also taught me to hunt with loyalty and respect towards my fellow NM hunting players. The most valuable lesson I learned from Jack: how the community is so much a part of this game. I met Jack when a level 75 THF was shouting for the Rabbit Charm. With some questions about Jack and a new friendship, I began to hunt with hopes of gaining the item for him but to no avail. The player is still a very kind friend to me and I will always remember how we met!
Marissael — I'm totally rooting for Sea Horror. I remember one of my first times on the boat to Mhaura and he totally killed me since I was only around level 25 or so.
...actually, I'm kind of bitter. Damnable Sea Horror made quick work of me. ; ;
Mutibabe — The one I wanted to root for did not make the top 8 /sadface. But, I will root for Leaping Lizzy! This NM has eluded giving me some new boots for the 5 years I've been playing and randomly camping. I hope it wins so it won't be so stingy anymore :p
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Nahara — Let's go Guivre! Any Notorious Monster that has a history of eating unwary adventurers for breakfast is awesome in my book!
Stinkyfeet — I was rooting for Alastor Antlion or Shen as a WHM but no such luck. At least they hooked me up in-game.
Sudra —As someone who has spent too much time in dunes. I'm goin for Valkurm Emperor because he has always caused me troubles. Even though I have yet to get the drop, it's always enjoyable when i'm there. Something ALWAYS happens that makes me laugh.
zaeon-caitsith — Definitely going with Shikigami Weapon, not only is it a very unique NM with an excellent drop, it has a very unique in-game history. Go for the gold Shikigami Weapon!
<JackVanElraton> — < Bubbly Burnie didn't make it, so I'll be rooting for that blasted NM I've had to change from BLU to WHM to raise people at times. Guivre's a mean son-of-a-gun, and I'm sure he'd beat any of the other seven in a rumble like he's done to many adventurers. >
Caivian — Rooting for Leaping Lizzy! I know people who've gone 0/50 and yet I know people that got the drop twice in 5 minutes. /cheer
martagen — go go Leaping Lizzy she was my first nm kill
Solicia — Rooting for Guivre! Nothing makes me laugh more when I see this big Badboy chasing adventures to thier deaths, though don't get me wrong cause it was a honour to die once myself from this guy . Let's go Guivre!... let's go. Let's go Guivre!... let's go. We know you can do it
Katatonic — Lets go Mysticmaker Profblix I killed that -insert explitives here- so many times before he gave me my earring... and then I go 3/3 for helping others... He is a spitful mage but I gotta respect him as a powerful and entertaining rival.
Chunk — Rooting for Sea Horror! Sea Horror has always been a menace since Beta, nightmares of running from the Sea Horror is ironically one of my fondest memories from FFXI.
FFXI-Guppy — Reposting answer, previous attempt doesn't seem to have shown up. It would have to be Shikigami Weapon, there's a mostly-SMN linkshell on my server dedicated primarily to camping it. --~~~~
Aarona — Rooting for Leaping Lizzy! Finally got the claim and drop right after the change to r/ex boots. I used those boots as THF all the way to 60+!! They are still an indispensible piece of armor that i continually use throughout my leveling.
Maxicat — Im voting on Mysticmaker Profblix since ive been using his earring more than any other piece of gear since i started playing FFXI!
Soxfan04 — Go Go Sea Horror! Watching you kill noobs while I'm fishing is great, but just don't try to kill me again when I'm thf/blm you bastard sword
Azaron83 — Going for Leaping Lizzy! I don't know anyone on any server that at one point didn't camp this low level NM.
Fyne — Rooting for Leaping Lizzy! The first time I ever heard about Lizzy one of my ls mates had just killed her and I thought it would be nice to have the boots. Got suited up and ran down to spawn location and after a lot of mindless killing of lizards she popped and gave them to me. Nothing but love for Leaping Lizzy
Sethimothy — What? No love for Doppelganger Dio? Ah well, I guess I'll just have to settle for Jaggedy-Eared Jack. I've only fought him once, and no drop, but it was with friends which is what counts. But man, no Notorious Monster has had more of an impact in my life than Doppelganger Dio. I opened a door in a ruins I was not familiar with and BAM! Scythe wielding ghost-thing kills me. He's no match to my Banish IIIs now, but back when I was still in my teen levels? Scary! Maybe Jaggedy-Eared Jack could save the residents of Windurst from this hidden Fomor menace?
RavenwindX — Shikigami Weapon all the way! I found Shikigami Weapon to have the most interesting history background as well as a nifty rare/ex drop.
Blammor —Going to throw my support behind Mysticmaker Profblix. He not only drops one of the best earrings for Blm's and Sch, but also brings back some fond memories of freinds no longer playing, and is one of the few nm's I have bothered to camp!
OneWingedAngelO1 — I wanted to root for Jolly Green since he was the first NM I have even seen, and he happened to be of my favorite creature types in this game. I was really rooting for Almighty Apkallu, but now I guess I will go for Roc now. lol
Damonmensch — Sea Horror. No one else shows the true horror of the seas.
Taurusbklyn —I'm rooting for Guivre. After 5 yrs, Guivre still gives me the heebie jeebies when I travel through Kuftal Tunnel. I'm not sure how a wyvern of this caliber is losing to a Leaping Lizzy. lol
Cheezy — I am gonna have to go with the one and only Valkurm Emperor. Here is an NM that everyone has wanted to kill for it's hairpin, myself included. Not to mention that almost every new player has run into it during their first trip to the dunes, and shuddered when you wondered why this fly was stronger than all the other ones (yes that was me, and took a quick sand nap in the process!)
Veloxe — Oh no! Bubble Burnie is gone down, damn! I'm gonna have to go with Mysticmaker Profblix from here on then! I mean hell, he's the only NM that I've ever come across so regularly, every time I go down to LoO I find him just sitting there. Heck, I even have a moldy and no job to use it correctly on yet! He's been by far the nicest NM to me and I know the pain he's caused others. So I hope he makes it all the way!
Greiver — I have to say Valkurm Emperor mainly because this is a popularity contest, not necessarily one about better drops. The one who'll win will probably have a great drop almost anyone can use and for a long time. As much as I like Leaping Lizzy (1/87 on him) I think the boots tend to lose their usefulness faster than Empress
Silevran — It has to be Jaggedy-Eared Jack for me. I spent a month straight camping him every time I was on. Kill after kill I waited for the drop (all because I just like thief, I didn't need it), and slowly build up a story on why my character would be doing all this. Then I finally got the charm (1/101). That was probably one of the best days in FF11 I have had.
Urzatron — Voting for Leaping Lizzy, as much as i hate her for being a thorn in my side and leaving me with the worst record of any other nm i've fought(next to cargo crab colin) she's an iconic mob in the game and i would say has caused much more pain and misery than guivre and other nms have because almost everyone needs the drop and it was an rmt feast for the first 3 or 4 years until they made the boots ra/ex. I do wish simmy were in though just because he was my first hnm lol, always room for sentimental value in vana'diel :).
Radiogotem — As a BLM, I've gotta pull for Mysticmaker Profblix. I wasted two weeks on that guy, but I still haven't taken off his earring! He sure is a jerk about drops but at least he doesn't come try and fight me over Pudding camps! MM all the way, baby!
Korossyl — I'm still hoping that someone will cast a Raise III on Tom Tit Tat -- representing the dignity and pride of Mandragoras and Lycopodia everywhere!
Aoisa of Fairy — For several reasons, Shikigami Weapon should be the one to win. Being an aspiring Summoner, he's always been a favorite mob due to his unique drop. Being one of the few monsters in the game to be based off of a player hoax (like Taisaijin), I've always found a liking to this one. And finally, being a unique monster in the fact that pre-AU era, this was the ONLY monster that wouldn't appear target-able on-screen until you aggro'd it. This is one of those monsters that simply was created through a brilliant, creative idea, and he deserves to win!
Rooting for Roc! I am a WHM and I camped this mob for a few days to steal his staff. I actually ended up enjoying the camping. I also made some new friends while camping. Not too hard, not too easy, just my liking. —{{{2}}}
Ixander — As a fisherman, I would love to see my old buddy the Sea Horror go all the way. I'll never forget the momment of dawning realization when in a mild panic I noticed... Wait a minute... he's not hitting me that hard anymore... I think I can take him now! Ah the fun. But let's be realistic, Old 8 arms just doesn't have the mass appeal of a VE or LL. I expect a heated battle between these two for the top spot with everyone's favorite lizard coming out on top.
Deus ex machina — I wish Taisaijin had made it past the first round; but of those in the great 8, I'd have to go with Shikigami Weapon. It's a really unique NM!
<Nineball> — <Leaping Lizzy fo sho. Nothing like nostalgic newbie days when I duo'd this with one of my first ig friends as RDM10 and MNK8.>
Sirus — Mysticmaker Profblix Gave me one of the best gifts i ever have stolen from a poor defenseless NM. Its true i'm the true NM here hoping zone to zone to steal all there loot. But this one really put up a fight! It was magic after magic /pokega with his stick penetrating my armor. Finally a match that was well worthy. Scythes off to you Profy good job.
Elixiru — Jaggedy-Eared Jack is my pick, because no matter how strong you become, there is still a bunny out there that can kick your ***.
<ADD NAME HERE> — I would have to root for "Valkurm Emperor". I remeber when I first got my Hairpin back when it wasn't Rare/EX... I was a Lv. 40-42 White Mage and Wasn't sure I could even beat him. But after 4 pops and 4 straight claims by yours truly (even up against some Lv.75's that had Widescan and Flee) He finally relinquished his prize. I have heard of the 0 and 20+ stories; I am just glad I wasn't one of them. Ended up selling it when the Rare/EX came around and picked one of those up from him on second claim. :) So vote for VE! It's NM's like that which create such stories of woah and awe for players of all levels. ^^
Tristaenkun — I would have to root for Valkurm Emperor. I remeber when I first got my Emperor Hairpin back when it wasn't Rare/EX... I was a Lv. 40-42 White Mage and Wasn't sure I could even beat him. But after 4 pops and 4 straight claims by yours truly (even up against some Lv.75's that had Widescan and Flee) He finally relinquished his prize. I have heard of the 0 and 20+ stories; I am just glad I wasn't one of them. Ended up selling it when the Rare/EX came around and picked one of those up from him on second claim. :) So vote for VE! It's NM's like that which create such stories of woah and awe for players of all levels. ^^
Jaggedy-Eared Jack — You know how many times I've camped this guy, and never gotten a drop? It'd actually be nice to finally get something from this guy - be it in game or through this lol - he's elluded me for so long!!! Go JEJ! w00t
Fetaru — Go Shikigami Weapon! No other NM has such unique pop method and awesome drop that requires such effort to obtain. And no SMN should be without it either! It is a real test of your abilities and stamina and sort of a gateway to endgame SMN.
LeonXGriever — Going with Leaping Lizzy! This was probably the first and only NM I ever camped over a very long period of time. I can still remember how seeing its on widescan name would make my heart skip a beat. Gave me a good haul back in the day too!
<Savyna> — <Shikigami Weapon - Camping him was a blast. His pop method is different from any other NM. Plus, as a SMN one of the best body equip there is!>
