Final Fantasy XII TZA [Switch] Playthrough #019, Dalmasca Westersand: Exploration
5This is video #019 in my playthrough of Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age for the Nintendo Switch. This video does not contain commentary. To view the commentary version, click here: https://youtu.be/AS9otVOOgkM
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Previously, Penelo joined the party. The party defeated Judge Ghis and escaped from the Dreadnought Leviathan. Then, after another audience with Marquis Ondore, they left Bhujerba and landed in the Dalmasca Westersand. The next story objective is to go west to Raithwall's Tomb. However, now is a good time for some sidequesting. They will begin by exploring the Dalmasca Westersand.
The party resumes at the Western Divide on the western edge of the Dalmasca Westersand.
First, they go east to the Windtrace Dunes (time 0:43). After Fran sets up her Gambits, the party begins exploring. They will have to go the long way around to reach the southeast part of the zone. For now, they will avoid tangling with the Dive Talons and the elementals.
The party continues east to the Midfault (time 6:15).
Next, they head northeast to the Corridor of Sand (time 12:04).
In the northeast, a brief scene takes place as the party enters the Wyrm's Nest (time 16:42). Unfortunately, the fierce sandstorm prevents them from going any farther.
So, the party returns to the Corridor of Sand (time 17:06). Oh joy, a sandstorm.
In the southeast, they exit to Galtea Downs (time 20:43).
They take the southwest exit (time 21:55). They arrive in the eastern segment of the Shimmering Horizons. Here, they encounter a rare game, the Lindbur Wolf. To make it appear, the party has to defeat 20+ Wolves while in the Dalmasca Westersand. Chaining them is not required. The party can rare-steal a Gladius, a good dagger, from it.
The party returns to the Galtea Downs (time 23:42). Somone new is in the Sky Pirate's Den. Basch is awarded for felling over 500 foes, earning the player the title of Blood Dancer.
The party returns west to the Midfault (time 24:36).
To the south, they enter the main part of Shimmering Horizons (time 24:53). During sandstorms, look out for Gnoma Entites, powerful earth-elemental foes. They turn hostile if the party uses magick nearby.
Fran reaches Level 14 (time 26:33).
Ashe reaches Level 14 (time 28:34).
When the party encounters a Gnoma Entite, they make a lineup of Vaan, Basch, and Ashe, who do not rely on magick for attack.
Vaan reaches Level 14 (time 33:08).
In the southwest, the party descends the slope into Zertinan Caverns (time 33:44). They start in the Invitation to Heresy zone. For now, they will not be able to get far.
The party heads back out to the Shimmering Horizons in the Dalmasca Westersand (time 34:08).
To the northwest, they find the southeast corner of Windtrace Dunes (time 34:26). They set a lineup of Balthier, Basch, and Penelo. Penelo sets up her Gambits.
Under Licenses, Penelo picks up Accessories 7 for 40 LP and Inquisitor for 30 LP.
Balthier sets up a Gambit for Charge.
The party finds a coffer guaranteed to contain a Diamond Armlet (time 39:28). However, the coffer is not guaranteed to appear. The party can just zone in and out to make it show up. The Diamond Armlet provides immunity to lightning and changes the items that the wearer can acquire from coffers. The lightning immunity is actually useful.
The party returns southeast to Shimmering Horizons (time 40:09).
The party takes the southeast exit (time 42:39). It leads them to Starfall Field in Giza Plains. They make their way back towards Rabanastre.
They exit north to Toam Hills (time 43:07). Then, they go east to the Nomad Village (time 43:45). They head north to Throne Road (time 44:00).
Farther north, they arrive at the Southgate in Rabanastre (time 44:38).
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