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Final Fantasy XI - Fame Guide
Compiled by Elliot Nelson
Version 0.92
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i. Revision History
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Version 0.96 02/16/2004

- All kinds of updates, primarily to section 4.
- Big correction (confirmed be me and several others) - Jeuno fame is not the
LOWEST of the 3 cities, but the AVERAGE. This is why you can do no quests in
one of the main cities and still have Jeuno fame.

Version 0.95 01/20/2004

- Fixed more NPC responses in section 4.

Version 0.92 01/20/2004

- Added Credits section

- Fixed more NPC responses in section 4, added request for additional info.

Version 0.9 12/30/2003

- Added Revision History and Frequently Asked Questions section.

- Corrected some of the NPC responses in section 4.

Version 0.8 12/23/2003

- This guide was submitted for the first time.

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ii. Credits
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The people at ffxi.allakhazam.com have found the original version of this
guide at http://davidbowie.dyndns.tv/eriwilde/ffxi/quests/index.html.

The following people, in no order, have submitted valuable info:
Kat, Paul, David, MadHatter, VvSlyguyvV@aol.com, Maujin, Raliddar,
Tahroh, yellow duck.

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iii. Table of Contents
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1. Introduction

2. Fame Groups

3. Increasing your Fame

4. How to check your Fame

5. Titles

6. Frequently Asked Questions

7. Copyright and Miscellaneous

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1. Introduction
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The fame system in FFXI Online is complex, and can be very confusing if you
don't know what's going on. With this in mind, I have compiled this guide so
that all of the questions about fame can be answered in one place.

Some (but not all) of the information in this guide has been verified by me.
The majority of it has been culled from various posts on many different message
boards (ffxi.allakhazam.com being a primary source of info - thanks!). That
said, I don't have any information about who has contributed what for this
guide.

If you see something that you personally should be credited for in this guide,
please let me know and I will add you as a contributor. If you see a mistake or
have additional information to add, please let me know that as well.

If you have questions not answered by this guide I will do my best to answer
them, but no guarantees. That said, let's begin!

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2. Fame Groups
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Every character in FFXI has 6 different fame groups. Each of these fame groups
are tracked separately from each other, although your level in one can affect
your level in another, as you will see.

Here are the different fame groups.

2.1 San d'Oria Fame

This fame level measures quests done in the city of San d'Oria.

2.2 Bastok Fame

This fame level measures quests done in the city of Bastok.

2.3 Windurst Fame

This fame level measures quests done in the cities of Windurst, Mhaura and
Khazam.

2.4 Selbina Fame

This fame level measures quests done in the cities of Selbina and Rabao.
This fame level is also increased by the average of your San d'Oria and Bastok
levels.

2.5 Jeuno Fame

This fame level measures quests done in the city of Jeuno.
This fame level is also increased by the average of your San d'Oria, Bastok and
Windurst levels.

2.6 Tenshodo Fame

This fame level measures quests done for Tenshodo HQ in Lower Jeuno and
Tenshodo Branch in Bastok Port. This fame level also counts quests done for The
Brugaire Consortium in San d'Oria Port, and for Nanaa Mihgo's thieves in
Windurst. This fame level also includes quests done in the city of Norg.

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3. Increasing your Fame
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Here is the "quick and dirty" guide to increasing your fame in the various
cities. This is just a list, if you need more detailed information on any of
the quests mentioned check out one of the FFXI sites on the internet.

Note that there are 9 different "levels" of fame in each group. As you do more
quests you will raise in level. Some (many) quests have a minimum fame level
to be obtained. If you can't start a quest, then you haven't reached the
minimum fame level for that quest yet.

Also note that many people believe that the non-repeatable quests count more
towards your overall level than repeatable quests. For example, you may
need to do the repeatable quest 'Fear of the Dark' 10 times to gain as much
fame as doing 5 non-repeatable quests. This is offset by the fact that the
repeatable quests are usually extremely easy, so they can be done more quickly.

That said, here are the tips:

3.1 Increasing San d'Oria Fame

1: Trade many bat wings for the quest 'Fear of the Dark' in North San d'Oria.
2: Trade many flints for the quest 'Starting a Flame' in South San d'Oria.
3: Trade many rabbit skins for the quest 'The Merchant's Bidding' in South
San d'Oria.
4: Trade many honeys for the quest 'The Sweetest Things' in South San d'Oria.

3.2 Increasing Bastok Fame

1: Trade many treant bulbs for the quest 'Gourmet' in Bastok Market.
2: Trade many rusty buckets for the quest 'Buckets of Gold' in Bastok Market.
3: Trade many Quadav helms for the quest 'Hatred' in Bastok Mines.
4: Trade many pinches of Zeruhn soot for the quest 'Minesweeper' in Bastok
Mines.

3.3 Increasing Windurst Fame

1: Trade many beehive chips for the quest 'Paying Lip Service' in Windurst
Woods.
2: Trade many crawler calculi for the quest 'Creepy Crawlers' in Windurst
Woods.
3: Trade many cornets for the quest 'Mandragora-Mad' in Windurst Walls.
4: Trade many 'bigbird feathers' for the quest 'A Feather In One's Cap' in
Windurst Waters.

3.4 Increasing Selbina Fame

1: Trade many La Theine cabbages for the quest 'Only the Best' in Selbina.
2: Enhance fame either in San d'Oria or Bastok. (either of lower fame)

3.5 Increasing Jeuno Fame

1: Repeat completing the quest 'Community Service' in Lower Jeuno.
2: Complete quests which only require a certain level to undertake in Jeuno
first.
3: Enhance fame either in San d'Oria, Bastok or Windurst. (one with least fame)

3.6 Increasing Tenshodo Fame

1: Repeat completing the quest 'Shady Business' in Tenshodo, Bastok Port.
2: Repeat completing the quest 'A Job for the Consortium' in San d'Oria Port.
3: Repeat completing the quest 'Mihgo's Amigo' in Windurst Woods.

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4. How to check your Fame
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There are different NPCs that will tell you your current fame level, at least
one for each fame group. Here are there locations and their responses for each
fame level.

Note: the fame responses marked with an asterisk (*) are translated from
Japanese. I am currently looking for the actual text from the English version
of the game, so if you have seen a response that isn't in this list please
let me know.

4.1 San d'Oria Fame

The NPC is Namonutice in South San d'Oria, upper right K-6.

*4.1.1 No, never heard of that name.

*4.1.2 I might have heard that name before.

*4.1.3 I have heard of your name before.

4.1.4 Ah, . That is a name I often hear. People speak well of you!
Your deeds for the kingdom have earned you much honor.

4.1.5 ! You have become well known in these parts!
I hear much of your accomplishments. Keep up the good work, and
greatness lies in your future.

4.1.6 Ah, ! You are famous in our kingdom!
Of you no ill is spoken. Give to the kingdom and she will give to you,
no?

4.1.7 ! I would venture that much the kingdom has heard your name!
And your reputation sparkles. Indeed I am proud of you. And to think I
first knew you when you were a new recruit!

4.1.8 ! People are talking about you! Every infant in his cradle knows
your name! And they hold you in the highest regard! I am so proud of
you! May your kind deeds continue!

4.1.9 Sir ! There isn't a soul in the kingdom that doesn't consider you
a hero! As a representative of the people of San d'Oria, I humbly ask
you to continue your efforts for the good of the country. May the light
of the Goddess shine upon you!

4.2 Bastok Fame

The NPC is Flaco in Bastok Port, lower left E-6.

*4.2.1 Unfortunately, I have never heard of your name before.

*4.2.2 I wonder if I have heard of your name before...

*4.2.3 I have heard of your name before.