Ballista Revolution

—Written by Teishi

It has come to our attention that some players may view this website or our videos but never come forward and present themselves. Even several of our current members admit that they were shy and hesitant before introducing themselves to us. As the group leader, I really want to make it clear that we want you to come play Ballista! Even if you’ve never played a single match or don’t have any level 60 gear, it doesn’t matter. Take that first step, and I guarantee you’ll enjoy what we have to offer.

P.S. To those who may have quit FFXI or have lost interest in the grind, consider trying Ballista. With us, Ballista is a completely separate game from FFXI. The mechanics and strategies are totally different. You can have a fresh start in a whole ‘new game’, and your hard earned gil and job levels give you a nice head start!

Carbuncle Arc (May 2012 – Present):
♠ NA LS
• Aeonknight [H]
• Ballistaman [G] (Taking a break)
• Evviva / Azurro [M/G]
• Kayci / Scudo [M/E]
• Megume [H] (Retired)
• Nicaragua [H] (Retired)
• Pikkiwoki [E] (Taking a break)
• Salaifa [H]
• Shyfeargozu [G]
• Singingbrakeman / Whiteunicorn [G/E]
• Smaragd [H]
• Southamerican / Gordis [H/G]
• Teishi / Desuyo / Salvo [M/T/G]
• Vyii [E]
• Yozen / Justinbieber [H/G]
• Zhouer [E] (Retired)
• Zirk / Berzirk [H/G]

♠ JP LS
• Absorb [H]
• Arabull [G]
• Apollorng / Mrrng [G/H]
• Avirex [E]
• Baosbrave / Bering [T/G]
• Ceui [H]
• Fuubar [E]
• Galkax / Vei [G/H]
• Garan [E]
• Godspeeds [G]
• Herald / Atsillab [G/T]
• Kanary / Mytymask [H/G]
• Keithlight [T]
• Kumadoli [G]
• Mariaslily / Zeni [M/G]
• Minowaman [G]
• Morningglory [H]
• Nerodysepia [E]
• Nirx [G]
• Nordal / Norgal [H/G]
• Nyanatan [H]
• Nyarlathotep [T]
• Onimusya / Irvinex / Littleirvine [G/E/T]
• Panchilla [T]
• Peronyan [M]
• Reparateur / Weaponbreak [G/E]
• Ryvi [T]
• Sakigakedeka [G]
• Saraphy / Berserkr [H/G]
• Staplestable [T]
• Teska / Decoy / Massive [E/E/G]
• Valvosa / Reirav [G/H]
• Yayokichi / Yayoipamyupamyu / Ryom [E/T/H]
• Yutaw [H]
• Yuzumochiko [T]
• Zakat [E]

Lakshmi Arc (October 2010 – May 2012):
• Aphar [H] (Disbanded)
• Ayammi [M] (Alternated characters)
• Brandonn [H] (Retired)
• Byrniehq / Buchikon [H/M]
• Casseur / Reparateur [E/G]
• Drekien [E] (Retired)
• Eremes [E] (Cerberus)
• Evviva [M]
• Fuma [T] (Taking a break)
• Fuuring [E] (Disbanded)
• Gnol [T] (Disbanded)
• Jspromlx [H]
• Kayci [M]
• Kittyguy / Pupipi / Arbelge [G/T/E] (Retired)
• Merlia / Luty / Kittygirl [H/M/G] (Retired)
• Migeal [H] (Disbanded)
• Minibuddha [T]
• Papasz [G] (Disbanded)
• Pikkiwoki [E]
• Rafy [H] (Leviathan)
• Ricoo [E] (Fenrir)
• Rilakumatan [G] (M.I.A.)
• Saffier [H] (M.I.A.)
• Stfutaru [T]
• Teishi / Desuyo [M/T]
• Vyii [E]
• Walkie / Thewhitedevil [H/G] (Disbanded)
• Yayokichi [E] (Shiva)
• Yiri [H] (Retired)
• Yutaw [H] (Disbanded)
• Zehw [T]

Siren Arc (June 2010 – October 2010):
• Aphar [H] (Gilgamesh)
• Brandonn [H] (Taking a break)
• Danon [H] (M.I.A.)
• Drekien [E] (M.I.A.)
• Hikkoto [E]
• Jspromlx [H] (Fenrir)
• Kittyguy / Lastemperor [G/T]
• Kyanos [H]
• Merchen / Merchens [H/H]
• Migeal [H]
• Miyuto [H]
• Myarkos [T]
• Pikkiwoki [E]
• Quintaespada / Reparateur [E/G]
• Sepia [E]
• Teishii / Desutaru [M/T]
• Vyi [E]
• Yiri [H] (Taking a break)

Like most FFXI players, I cherished the many challenges of the game since I first started playing, from completing the subjob quest to limit breaks. After hours upon hours and days upon days of tedious play, I finally reached the maximum job level, found myself a loving linkshell, and was able to participate in the endgame events in which I always dreamed of doing. However, those endgame days were short lived and slowly faded away, as I found a new purpose of playing FFXI.
I found Ballista.

When I first started playing, it was a blast, killing friends and foes on the blood-stained battlefield. It was an experience like no other. Of course, it wasn't always fun and games. I had my share of the bitter taste of defeat several times, but that didn't stop me from playing. In fact, those defeats motivated me to improve as a player. Over time, though, as new features were introduced to the game, the majority of the few who played Ballista gradually returned to endgame. I admit that even I did. Soon, the thought of Ballista escaped my conscious mind, but I always had a feeling that it was still lurking somewhere within my cloud of thoughts.

I was bored one day, browsing through many different sites on multiple windows of Google Chrome: Facebook, Gmail, Youtube, Redtube, etc. Somehow, I ended up doing a Google search for Ballista and came across a variety of Ballista videos. Most of them were of seemingly senseless '1 on 1 duels', but I stumbled upon some that just blew my mind away. They were from a Ballista LS known as BallistaRevolution, and from there, I was linked to their LS website. I discovered something completely out of the ordinary. Ballista teamplay? There are actually people who do this?

Immediately, I became a fan of their work and wanted to join their Ballista community. Although we were on different servers, I paid the transfer fee and hopped over to theirs without any regret. At first, I was a bit hesitant to speak with them; they seemed to play at an entirely different league than what I was used to. Eventually, I summoned what little courage I had at the time and went for the touchdown. Talking with them turned out easier than I originally thought. After introducing myself, my motives, and goals, my chances of joining their LS seemed more than likely, or so I thought. My Ballista aptitude was tested... rook guard, hyper, third eye ws dodging.. sprint ws dodging, poison>sleep timing.. communication... it was like a game within a game, but rather one so much deeper.

Currently, I'm a proud member of BallistaRevolution, a well-respected LS within the Ballista community.


I just wanted to share with everyone my passion for Ballista, and how those varieties of events influenced me.

I realize that this post is fairly long and completely understand if it was skimmed, but regardless, I humbly thank you for your time in hearing me out.