Changes: Get the Picture

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Start NPC	Balakaf - Aht Urhgan Whitegate (I-5), 2nd Floor
Items Needed	Light Cluster x3 Light Crystal x5
Title Granted	Scenic Snapshotter
Repeatable	No
Reward	8x Imperial Silver Pieces 1x Imperial Gold Piece

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None	Five Seconds of Fame

Walkthrough

Talk to Balakaf. He will give you the Image Recorder and send you to take a picture that fits his description.
- After returning to Balakaf with the correct picture, you will receive an Imperial Silver Piece. Then you must zone and wait until JST midnight to continue.
- If he tells you it is the wrong picture, you must zone, talk to him again, and then trade him an Ahriman Lens. Then you must zone and wait until JST midnight to try again.
If the picture must be taken during a particular weather effect or at a certain time, you will be unable to take the picture until the conditions are met.

Get-the-picture — Volcano weather example

1. Wajaom Woodlands at F-6.: Balakaf: "First, I want t' see the volcano that can be glimpsed from the Wajaom Woodland. I'll never forget the plumes of smoke billowing from its peak, even though it was a cloudy day when I saw it with me own eyes."

Take a chocobo out of Al Zahbi, or use Olduum Ring to teleport to the Leypoint.
Weather: Cloudy. This occurs when there is no weather effect, and the sky is totally covered by clouds. Avoid foggy weather, which normally occurs at 2:00-7:00.
Trade a Light Crystal to the ???. Choose the first scene.

2. & 3. Arrapago Reef at G-8 (Map 1).: Balakaf: "Next, I want t' see the "Lovers' Rocks" in Arrapago Reef. Standing in the snow and looking upon those two pillars standing side by side always made me think of my dear wife."

Teleport to "Arrapago Reef" via Atmacite Refiner and pick up the nearby Lamian Fang Key (Map), then zone in to Arrapago Reef. Use the key on the Iron Gate at (J-10), exit through the northmost gate, and then head west to the ???.
- Alternately, teleport to Ilrusi Atoll Staging Point (Map) and enter Map 1 at exit A (J-8).
Weather: Ice.
Trade a Light Crystal to the ???. Choose the second scene.
- Balakaf will tell you that it is too dark, but give you an Imperial Silver Piece anyways. You do not need to trade him an Ahriman Lens for this "failure," but you still need to zone, wait until JST midnight, and then talk to him again.
On the second attempt, trade a Light Cluster to the ???. Choose the second scene.

4. Mount Zhayolm at C-9.: Balakaf: "Next, I want t' see the ruins that can be glimpsed from Mount Zhayolm. I still remember the sight of them bathed in the gentle glow of the evening sun."

Teleport to Nyzul Isle Staging Point (Map) and take the southwest warp, towards Zhayolm Remnants. Take the west warp. Exit to Bhaflau Thickets (Tandjana Islet). Proceed west then north to enter Halvung, then north through there to Mount Zhayolm, exit 7. The ??? is on the coast to the west.
Time: 16:00-18:00.
Trade a Light Crystal to the ???. Choose the third scene.

5. Halvung at I-8.: Balakaf: "Next, I want t' see the flows of lava seeping from the heights of Halvung. It was quite the spectacle for a young lad traipsing through in the wee hours of the morning."

Take the secret exit from Aht Urhgan Whitegate (H-7) to Bhaflau Thickets, and enter Halvung at (F-8)). Head southwest until you reach a long canyon. The ??? is in the middle of the bridge.
Time: 3:00-6:00.
Trade a Light Crystal to the ???. Choose the first scene.

6. Aydeewa Subterrane at G-10.: Balakaf: "Next, I want t' see the ruins in the Aydeewa Subterrane. The howl of the wind there seemed to speak volumes to me..."

Take a chocobo out of Al Zahbi, or Olduum Ring to teleport to the Leypoint. Enter Aydeewa Subterrane via exit 8 (E-10), then head southwest until you reach the ???.
Weather: Wind.
Trade a Light Cluster to the ???. Choose the third scene.

7. Mamook at E-8.: Balakaf: "Next, I want t' see the waterfall in Mamook. I was lost for words in its beauty, an opalescent thread reflecting the light of the sun."

Teleport to Mamool Ja Staging Point. Enter Mamook at (I-9), then go north to the open area. The ??? is on the western side, near the cliff.
Time: 7:30-10:30.
Weather: Fair or sunshine. This occurs when there are some or no clouds in the sky.
Trade a Light Crystal to the ???. Choose the third scene.

8. Caedarva Mire at E-10.: Balakaf: "Next, I want t' see the graveyard in Caedarva Mire. By nightfall, I began t' imagine the tombstones to be monstrous men... That place be more than a mite terrifying."

Take the west exit out of Nashmau and head northwest to the graveyard, or teleport to the Home Point in The Arrapago Islands->Caedarva Mire.
Time: 20:00-22:00.
Trade a Light Cluster to the ???. Choose the first scene.
After returning to Balakaf, you will receive a finishing cutscene, and this will complete the quest.

9. All previous places.: Balakaf: "That reminds me! I dropped a fair sum o' gold on me travels."

After zoning and waiting another JST midnight, talk to Balakaf again.
Revisit each ??? and examine them again until you find an Imperial Gold Piece. The correct ??? is random.
- Recommended order from quickest to slowest: 8, 1, 7, 5, 6, 2/3, 4.
Trade the Imperial Gold Piece to Balakaf, and after a small cutscene you will get it back. This allows you to flag Five Seconds of Fame.

Game Description

Client: Balakaf (Port Ephramad, Aht Urhgan Whitegate)
Summary: Take pictures with Balakaf's "image recorder" at the places he specifies.

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-|items=[[Ahriman Lens]]<br>[[Light Cluster]] x3<br>[[Light Crystal]] x5<br>[[Lamian Fang Key]] x2
+|items=[[Light Cluster]] x3<br>[[Light Crystal]] x5
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 == Walkthrough ==
-* Talk to [[Balakaf]] for each step.  He will give you the key item [[Image Recorder]] and send you to take a picture that fits his description.
+* Talk to [[Balakaf]]. He will give you the {{keyItem}}[[Image Recorder]] and send you to take a picture that fits his description.
+** After returning to Balakaf with the correct picture, you will receive an [[Imperial Silver Piece]]. Then you must zone and wait until JST midnight to continue.
-* Optional: Talk to him again and he will tell you that you will need a [[Light Crystal]] to make the [[Image Recorder]] work.
+** If he tells you it is the wrong picture, you must zone, talk to him again, and then trade him an [[Ahriman Lens]]. Then you must zone and wait until JST midnight to try again.
-:* Some of the pictures will require a [[Light Cluster]] instead for a more powerful "flash".  Using the incorrect item will cause the picture to not be accepted.  Check the directions beforehand and make sure you bring the appropriate item.
+* If the picture must be taken during a particular weather effect or at a certain time, you will be unable to take the picture until the conditions are met.
-* If you took the wrong picture or used the wrong "flash," you will need to trade him an [[Ahriman Lens]].  After a failure, zone and talk to Balakaf again and he will mention the [[Ahriman Lens]].  Trade the lens and wait for the next midnight JST.  He will then give you the [[Image Recorder]], and you can try again to get the same picture that he wanted before.
-* For every new step including both [[Arrapago Reef]] pictures a) and b), you have to wait till the next JST midnight before you can continue.  You also must zone out of [[Aht Urhgan Whitegate]] at least once after showing him the picture (logging out does not count).
 [[Image:get-the-picture.00-weather.jpg|thumb|Volcano weather example]]
-;1.  Volcano - [[Wajaom Woodlands]] at F-6.
+;1. [[Wajaom Woodlands/Maps|Wajaom Woodlands]] at F-6.
 :''Balakaf:  "First, I want t' see the volcano that can be glimpsed from the Wajaom Woodland.  I'll never forget the plumes of smoke billowing from its peak, even though it was a cloudy day when I saw it with me own eyes."''
+* Take a chocobo out of [[Al Zahbi]], or use [[Olduum Ring]] to teleport to the Leypoint.
-* Balakaf really does want just cloudy weather.  [[Dawn]]/[[Dusk]] fog does not count.  Wind weather does not count.  The sky can best be described as overcast, as if it is going to rain or thunder without there necessarily being a weather effect. This kind of weather is somewhat rare in Wajaom Woodlands and does not happen at any particular time of day.  (The screenshot provided was taken at 19:29 game time on Windsday after waiting 2 - 3 game days to pass.  There was no weather in effect at the time.)
+* '''Weather:''' Cloudy. This occurs when there is no weather effect, and the sky is totally covered by clouds. Avoid foggy weather, which normally occurs at 2:00-7:00.
-* When the correct weather appears, trade a [[Light Crystal]] to the ??? (you will not lose your light crystal if you trade when the weather is not correct, and you will receive a message letting you know that it is not the proper weather).  You will be given the option of taking a picture from 3 views.  Choose the view that is the least obstructed by trees (first one).
+* Trade a [[Light Crystal]] to the ???. Choose the first scene.
-* Return to Balakaf and he will reward you with 1 [[Imperial Silver Piece]].  He will take back the [[Image Recorder]] until the next JP day.
 [[Image:get-the-picture.01-weather.jpg|thumb|Arrapago Reef weather example]]
-;2. & 3. [[Arrapago Reef]] at G-8 (Map 1).
+;2. & 3. [[Arrapago Reef/Maps|Arrapago Reef]] at G-8 (Map 1).
 :''Balakaf:  "Next, I want t' see the "Lovers' Rocks" in Arrapago Reef. Standing in the snow and looking upon those two pillars standing side by side always made me think of my dear wife."''
+* Teleport to "Arrapago Reef" via [[Atmacite Refiner]] and pick up the nearby [[Lamian Fang Key]] ([[Caedarva Mire/Maps|Map]]), then zone in to [[Arrapago Reef/Maps|Arrapago Reef]]. Use the key on the Iron Gate at (J-10), exit through the northmost gate, and then head west to the ???.
-*You will need a [[Lamian Fang Key]] to reach the ???.
+** Alternately, teleport to [[Ilrusi Atoll Staging Point]] ([[Arrapago Reef/Maps#Map_2|Map]]) and enter Map 1 at exit A (J-8).
-* a) When ice weather appears, trade a [[Light Crystal]] to the ???. You will be given the option of taking a picture from 3 views.  Choose the second one. Return to Balakaf and he will tell you that it is rather dark and will give you 1 [[Imperial Silver Piece]].  On this one occasion only, you will not be asked to fetch a replacement [[Ahriman Lens]] for not having the picture Balakaf wants.
+* '''Weather:''' Ice.
-* b) After the next JST midnight and after zone out of [[Aht Urhgan Whitegate]], Balakaf will give you another chance. You will need another [[Lamian Fang Key]]. Return to the same [[???]] in [[Arrapago Reef]] and when ice weather appears, trade a [[Light Cluster]] to the ??? this time.  Choose the second picture again and return to Balakaf, he will reward you with another [[Imperial Silver Piece]].
+* Trade a [[Light Crystal]] to the ???. Choose the second scene.
-* You have to do both steps a) and b). You can't trade the [[Light Cluster]] on your first try. Unless you plan on farming a [[Lamian Fang Key]], you may have to wait a real-life week to continue, unless you already had a fang key for step A from a previous week, or another person opens the door for you.
+** Balakaf will tell you that it is too dark, but give you an [[Imperial Silver Piece]] anyways. You do not need to trade him an [[Ahriman Lens]] for this "failure," but you still need to zone, wait until JST midnight, and then talk to him again.
+* On the second attempt, trade a [[Light Cluster]] to the ???. Choose the second scene.
 [[Image:get-the-picture.02-weather.jpg|thumb|Mt.Zhayolm weather example]]
-;4. [[Mount Zhayolm]] at C-9.
+;4. [[Mount Zhayolm/Maps|Mount Zhayolm]] at C-9.
 :''Balakaf: "Next, I want t' see the ruins that can be glimpsed from Mount Zhayolm. I still remember the sight of them bathed in the gentle glow of the evening sun."''
+* Teleport to [[Nyzul Isle Staging Point]] ([[Nyzul Isle/Maps|Map]]) and take the southwest warp, towards Zhayolm Remnants. Take the west warp. Exit to [[Bhaflau Thickets/Maps#Map_2|Bhaflau Thickets (Tandjana Islet)]]. Proceed west then north to enter [[Halvung/Maps#Map_4|Halvung]], then north through there to [[Mount Zhayolm/Maps|Mount Zhayolm]], exit 7. The ??? is on the coast to the west.
-*Head to (J-7) in [[Mount Zhayolm]] and make sure you have the [[Cast Metal Plate]] ([[Key Item|permanent key item]]).  Open the Gates of [[Halvung]] with the [[Cast Metal Plate]] and make your way to (G-7). Take the most north-western tunnel to Halvung zone. Once in Halvung, head straight, cross a bridge, take your first right, and zone back into Mount Zhayolm (Vozoid Island).
+* '''Time:''' 16:00-18:00.
-*Alternatively, you can get to the ??? by taking the [[Nyzul Isle Staging Point]] and head to [[Bhaflau Thickets]] where the [[Greater Colibri]] are.  From there head to (F-5) and exit into [[Halvung]]. Run along the path to (G-6) and exit into [[Mount Zhayolm]].  You will now be at (D-10) just SE of the ???.
+* Trade a [[Light Crystal]] to the ???. Choose the third scene.
-*Head to to (C-9). The ??? is located near the cliffs overlooking the ruins.
-*Take the picture between 16:00-18:00 with a [[Light Crystal]] and choose picture 3. Return to Balakaf and he will reward you with another [[Imperial Silver Piece]].
-*Weather condition: Doesn't matter
-*Need to wait until JP midnight to get next photo request, or he just says "This photo reminds me so much of my youth, thank you..."
 [[Image:get-the-picture.03-weather.jpg|thumb|Halvung weather example]]
-;5. [[Halvung]] at I-8.
+;5. [[Halvung/Maps|Halvung]] at I-8.
 :''Balakaf: "Next, I want t' see the flows of lava seeping from the heights of Halvung. It was quite the spectacle for a young lad traipsing through in the wee hours of the morning."''
-*Enter from [[Bhaflau Thickets]] (F-8) and take every left until you get to a room with 3 [[Friar's Lantern|Friar's Lanterns]]. The [[???]] is in the middle of the bridge.
+* Take the secret exit from [[Aht Urhgan Whitegate]] (H-7) to [[Bhaflau Thickets/Maps|Bhaflau Thickets]], and enter [[Halvung/Maps|Halvung]] at (F-8)). Head southwest until you reach a long canyon. The ??? is in the middle of the bridge.
+* '''Time:''' 3:00-6:00.
-*Take the picture between 3:00-6:00 with a [[Light Crystal]] and choose picture 1. Return to Balakaf and he will reward you with another [[Imperial Silver Piece]].
+* Trade a [[Light Crystal]] to the ???. Choose the first scene.
-*Weather condition: Doesn't matter
-*Need to wait until JP Midnight for the next part to become available.
 [[Image:get-the-picture.04-weather.jpg|thumb|Aydeewa Subterrane weather example]]
-;6. [[Aydeewa Subterrane]] at G-10.
+;6. [[Aydeewa Subterrane/Maps#Map_3|Aydeewa Subterrane]] at G-10.
 :''Balakaf: "Next, I want t' see the ruins in the Aydeewa Subterrane. The howl of the wind there seemed to speak volumes to me..."''
+* Take a chocobo out of [[Al Zahbi]], or [[Olduum Ring]] to teleport to the Leypoint. Enter [[Aydeewa Subterrane/Maps#Map_3|Aydeewa Subterrane]] via exit 8 (E-10), then head southwest until you reach the ???.
-*Enter from [[Wajaom Woodlands]] (E-10) and follow the path until you reach a ledge. Drop down and take the right path, then take your next left and you will be in the room where the ??? is located.  The [[???]] you need is slightly northeast from the base of the Ruins and not up on the stairs, these are for [[What Friends are For]].
+* '''Weather:''' Wind.
-*Take the picture during wind weather with a [[Light Cluster]] and choose picture 3, and return to Balakaf, he will reward you with another [[Imperial Silver Piece]].
+* Trade a [[Light Cluster]] to the ???. Choose the third scene.
-*Weather condition: Windy
-*Need to wait until JP Midnight for the next part to become available.
-*Step up behind the ??? up one level from the floor and drop Invisible, but don't drop Sneak, or the [[Phlebotomic Slug]]s and/or Ameretats will aggro. Be careful of Chigoes slightly north of you, on the next level down. Tigers aggro sight, but usually stay far enough away.
 [[Image:get-the-picture.05-weather.jpg|thumb|Mamook weather example]]
 ;7. [[Mamook]] at E-8.
 :''Balakaf: "Next, I want t' see the waterfall in Mamook. I was lost for words in its beauty, an opalescent thread reflecting the light of the sun."''
+* Teleport to [[Mamool Ja Staging Point]]. Enter [[Mamook/Maps|Mamook]] at (I-9), then go north to the open area. The ??? is on the western side, near the cliff.
-*Enter from [[Wajaom Woodlands]] (D-12). Fall down at the first opportunity and hug the left wall. Once you reach the end of the tunnel drop down again and hug the right wall, you will come to a ramp.  Go up the ramp and continue heading west, taking the second available right turn, which is off the path leading south. Eventually you will be lead to the room with the waterfall and the ??? at (E-8) on the ground floor.  Take care when running near [[Hundredfaced Hapool Ja]] as he has [[True Sight]].  The upper floor at the bridge is mob free and safe.
+* '''Time:''' 7:30-10:30.
-*Alternative and faster way is through [[Mamool Ja Staging Point]]. After teleporting to [[Bhaflau Thickets]] exit the gate, head to I-9 and enter [[Mamook]]. You'll be at F-10 - head north - drop down 2 ledges near [[Spinner]]s (they don't aggro), and keep heading North then turn West. Use [[Sneak]] and [[Invisible]] - you're now at a ???, but not the one used for this quest. When true-sight notorious monster [[Hundredfaced Hapool Ja]] has his back to you, dash past, and then run past the possible [[Archaic Mirror]] to the ??? on the ground floor of E-8. There are no [[Poroggo]]s on this path, but you do have to get up close and personal with [[Hundredfaced Hapool Ja]]. If you aggro him, [[Reraise]] will likely not be an option in such a crowded area.
+* '''Weather:''' Fair or sunshine. This occurs when there are some or no clouds in the sky.
-*Take the picture between 7:30 - 10:30 with a [[Light Crystal]] and choose picture 3, and return to Balakaf, he will reward you with another [[Imperial Silver Piece]].
+* Trade a [[Light Crystal]] to the ???. Choose the third scene.
-*Weather Condition: blue sky with some white clouds (cloud-free sky like Altepa Desert isn't needed)
-*Need to wait until JP Midnight for the next part to become available.
 [[Image:get-the-picture.06-weather.jpg|thumb|Caedarva Mire weather example]]
 ;8. [[Caedarva Mire]] at E-10.
 :''Balakaf: "Next, I want t' see the graveyard in Caedarva Mire. By nightfall, I began t' imagine the tombstones to be monstrous men... That place be more than a mite terrifying."''
-*Take the west exit from [[Nashmau]]. Follow the path to the graveyard and the [[???]].
+* Take the west exit out of [[Nashmau]] and head northwest to the graveyard, or teleport to the [[Home Point]] in The Arrapago Islands->Caedarva Mire.
+* '''Time:''' 20:00-22:00.
-*Take the picture between 20:00 - 22:00 with a [[Light Cluster]] and choose picture 1, and return to Balakaf, he will reward you with another [[Imperial Silver Piece]]. The quest is now completed in your Quest Log.
+* Trade a [[Light Cluster]] to the ???. Choose the first scene.
-*Weather condition: Doesn't matter
+* After returning to Balakaf, you will receive a finishing cutscene, and this will complete the quest.
-*Need to wait until JP Midnight for the next part to become available.
 ;9. All previous places.
 :''Balakaf: "That reminds me! I dropped a fair sum o' gold on me travels."''
+* After zoning and waiting another JST midnight, talk to Balakaf again.
-*After another midnight JST speak with Balakaf again. Make sure you zone in and out of [[Aht Urhgan Whitegate]]. He mentions some gold he lost.
-*Revisit the ??? places and examine them again until you find an [[Imperial Gold Piece]].  The correct ??? is random for everyone, so you will have to revisit them until you find it.  You'll receive the message "There is nothing out of the ordinary here." at 6 of the 7 locations.  Time and weather conditions do not matter.
+* Revisit each ??? and examine them again until you find an [[Imperial Gold Piece]]. The correct ??? is random.
+** Recommended order from quickest to slowest: 8, 1, 7, 5, 6, 2/3, 4.
-*Trade the Gold Piece to Balakaf and after a small CS you get the Piece back.
-*'''NOTE!!!''': You have to complete this if you want to start the next quest [[Five Seconds of Fame]].
+* Trade the [[Imperial Gold Piece]] to Balakaf, and after a small cutscene you will get it back. This allows you to flag [[Five Seconds of Fame]].
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