Updated: July 03, 2008
Version 1.01
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FLYFF COLLECTING GUIDE
BY: XoxJayoxO
Contents
- Introduction                  [Intr]
- The Basics                    [Basi]
- Collectors                  [Coll]
- Upgrading Collectors      [Upgr]
- Collector Levels          [Leve]
- Batteries                   [Batt]
- Collecting Zones            [Zone]
- Pieces of Loot                [Piec]
- 9 Day Test Results          [Test]
- Collecting Odds             [Odds]
- Question/Answer               [Ques]
- Profit or Not?              [Prof]
- Version Updates               [Vers]
- Thanks To                     [Thnx]
- Copyright Permissions         [Copy]
- The Final Word                [Word]
[Intr]
Introduction
Collecting. A newly developed process for Flyff version 11 which was designed
to give everyone out there a chance at some fairly decent items regardless of
how rich or high level you are. Though very time consuming, collecting CAN
pay off and this guide will help you to see how that's possible.
[Basi]
The Basics
Ok so first of all, there are 3 things that you are going to need to begin
collecting. Those things are:
1. A collector
2. A battery
3. A chosen collecting zone
Once you have these, you're ready to collect. Using your collector to consume
batteries, you get PIECES of ... STUFF over time! That's right, all you have
to do is stand there looking pretty and you get free stuff! What kinda stuff?
Look further into the FAQ to find out!
[Coll]
Collectors
So then, obviously the first thing you need is a collector. How do you get
one? There are 2 simple ways: Either you buy one from the Collecting Manager
Collins (he is at all the collecting zones which will be explained later) OR
buy one from someone else in a private shop. Either way, you're going to have
to buy one =s ... Collectors bought from Collins cost 1,000,000 penya while
collectors purchased in private shops go for whatever price the vendor feels
like putting. Once you've gotten a hold of a collector, you'll have to decide
whether or not to Upgrade it!
[Upgr]
Upgrading Collectors
Collectors can be upgraded! Isn't that neat!? They can go from your basic
collector (Level 0) to a fully upgraded Collector +5! Here's how you upgrade
your collector and how you can benefit from doing that:
To upgrade your collector, simply acquire a Moonstone, double click the
moonstone and then select the Collector that you wish to upgrade. Pretty
simple if you ask me. Keep in mind, upgrading a collector with a moonstone
does NOT always succeed.
** Note: Unlike weapons, armor, and jewellery, Collectors have NO chance
of ever breaking when you try to upgrade them, so you are at no
risk. The only thing that is lost should your upgrade attempt fail,
is the moonstone.
Keep in mind, upgrading a collector gets harder as it gets to be higher
level. This being the case, getting a collector from +4 to +5 can be
difficult and might end up costing a lot of moonstones ... how many? A lot.
That being said, lets look at the benefits of having an upgraded collector.
[Leve]
Collector Levels
As mentioned, collectors range from level 0 to level 5. The only benefit to
an upgraded collector is that it lowers the amount of time it takes to
collect each Piece. Since less time per Piece = more pieces, I would think
an upgraded collector should be worth it.
Collector +0 --> 105 Seconds per Piece
Collector +1 -->  90 Seconds per Piece
Collector +2 -->  75 Seconds per Piece
Collector +3 -->  60 Seconds per Piece
Collector +4 -->  45 Seconds per Piece
Collector +5 -->  30 Seconds per Piece
So as you can see, a Collector +5 will get more than triple the number of
pieces that a regular Collector +0 would get. I definitely advise that if
you are looking to collect, (especially long-term) to try and get a
Collector +5.
[Batt]
Batteries
Ok, so you've got your Collector. You've upgraded it (or not), now you need
some batteries. There are 3 types of batteries that you can get:
Battery: 70,000 Penya --> Can be purchased from Collins.
-- Lasts exactly 30 Minutes (or 1800 seconds). Using a collector +5, that
nets 59 Pieces per battery (You don't actually get the 60th so the last
30 seconds don't count for much).
-- Regular batteries must be manually used every 30 minutes to be able to
continue collecting.
Copper Battery: No longer sold in the Cash Shop. Obtained by buying it
from another player in the game.
-- Lasts exactly 1 day from time of activation. This time expires
regardless of whether or not the User is actually collecting or even
online at all.
-- It is not necessary to use any item / take any action to continue
collecting. The User can collect so long as they are online.
-- Can net the User approximately 2500 to 3000 pieces depending on
downtime and/or maintenance (collecting for the full 24 hours).
Silver Battery: 400 G-Potatoes Cash shop item --> Can only be purchased from
the Flyff premium item shop OR from another player in-game who has
bought one.
-- Lasts exactly 10 days from time of activation. This time expires
regardless of whether or not the User is actually collecting or even
online at all.
-- It is not necessary to use any item / take any action to continue
collecting. The User can collect so long as they are online.
-- Can net the User approximately 25,000 to 30,000 pieces depending on
downtime and/or maintenance (collecting 24 hours a day for the full
10 days).
Gold Battery: 700 G-Potatoes Cash shop item --> Can only be purchased from
the Flyff premium item shop OR from another player in-game who has
bought one.
-- Lasts exactly 20 days from time of activation. This time expires
regardless of whether or not the User is actually collecting or even
online at all.
-- It is not necessary to use any item / take any action to continue
collecting. The User can collect so long as they are online.
-- Can net the User approximately 50,000 to 60,000 pieces depending on
downtime and/or maintenance (Collecting 24 hours a day for the full
20 days).
So, basically, if you are looking to do some long-term collecting, it is
ideal to use a Silver or Gold battery since there is no need to come back to
your computer all the time to keep using batteries. On the other hand, if
you're just looking to do some casual collecting on the side, there's no real
need to pay for the premium items.
[Zone]
Collecting Zones
Now you've gotten your collector, upgraded it (maybe), chosen your battery,
and you're ready to actually start collecting. There's just one last, tiny,
little, question that you might still have .... "Where do I go!?" Easy, just
choose 1 of the following locations. Which one? doesn't matter. They all
offer the same items at the same odds.
Flaris:        West of Central Flaris        --> Green Collecting Area
Saint Morning: North East of the Town Square --> Blue Collecting Area
Darkon:        North of Darkon 2             --> Purple Collecting Area
All 3 areas are pretty close to the towns and shouldn't be too difficult
to find. Once there, equip your character with your collector (no you can't
attack anything with it equipped >.< ) and then double click whatever battery
you want to use. That will charge your collector. After, click START and
you're good to go. That's it! Walk away and ... watch TV or .. pray or ...
whatever you want. Remember to come back every half hour to recharge your
collector if you're using normal batteries.
[Piec]
Pieces of Loot
There are a number of different items you can get while collecting. Most of
them are "pieces" of an item. Alone, a piece does nothing. The idea is to
collect 10 of any type of piece and bring them back to Collins. He will
take your 10 pieces and turn them into a complete item.
What types of items can you get? Here's the list. Also, since there are no
official values for the odds of obtaining each type of item, I have performed
a 9 day, extensive test, and have collected 24,000 consecutive pieces in
order to  find out what items can be obtained, and at what rates.
***NOTE: Pills and Toothed Wheels are complete items when you find them.
They do not need to be brought to Collins. Also, toothed wheels are
entirely USELESS and serve no purpose other than to be sold to an
NPC for a very small amount of Penya.
***NOTE: There are occasionally Flyff Events that alter the odds of obtaining
certain items when collecting, in addition to adding new obtainable
items for the event.
[Test]
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