While this guide is most useful when read from beginning to end, it may
otherwise be consulted as a resource in any order. Note, however, that the
chapters toward the end assume the reader's familiarity with terminology used
and gameplay. I will not be explaining how to make macros, what AF is, or
what's a BCNM because that can be found on forums or other guides. 

Also, often the list of abilities and terms here may have been left over
from earlier versions of the FAQ, made at the time when FFXI was a Japanese
release only. If you find anything FFXI Gil using a confusing term, please say so.

What you won't find in here is copied unconfirmed lists from other sources,
ascii art, or other fluff. Just about everything described in this FAQ has
been confirmed because it's been done or worn by the person writing it and
friends.

Although I welcome emails on additions or corrections, personal questions are
just that, personal. Please don't ask me what to do with your character.
Whatever you decide to do ingame should be your decision. For questions
directed to me about this FAQ please use email instead of messaging me in
the game.

The most up to date version of this FAQ can always be found at gamefaqs.com
Please check the version there before emailing me FFXI Gil about anything. This FAQ
is not updated often, however. Although there are changes and additions to
the game regarding Summoner every now and then, you don't need to email me,
so please wait for the next version.