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From: Pinapelz <yukais@pinapelz.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2024 23:45:13 -0700
Subject: ffxiv-gil-making: improve treasure map section

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@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ I'll try and order these methods from my least to most favorite methods and leav
 - [Blue Mage Vault Runs](#blue-mage-vault-runs)
 - [Regular Instanced Dungeons](#regular-instanced-dungeons)
 - [Deep Dungeons](#deep-dungeons)
+- [Treasure Maps](#treasure-maps)
 - [Grand Company Seals](#grand-company-seals)
 - [FATEs + Bicolor Gemstones](#fates--bicolor-gemstones)
 - [Variant Dungeons](#variant-dungeons)
@@ -56,7 +57,6 @@ I'll try and order these methods from my least to most favorite methods and leav
 - [Honourable Mentions](#honourable-mentions)
   - [Retainer Ventures](#retainer-ventures)
   - [Island Sanctuary](#island-sanctuary)
-  - [Treasure Maps](#treasure-maps)
 
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@@ -141,6 +141,51 @@ I tend to avoid this method. I find the rate of finding the sacks themselves too
 
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+# Treasure Maps
+<div style={{ textAlign: 'center' }}>
+  <img style={{ maxHeight: '250px' }} src="https://i.postimg.cc/W3xkLHDd/FFXIV-050422-Alkonost-Mount-Shot-05.jpg" />
+  <p>Endwalker Trasure Map Dungeon</p>
+</div>
+This is probably the most common method known of making gil without crafting so I won't go into too much detail.
+
+If you are new to maps, I highly recommend reading [this guide on Icy Veins](https://www.icy-veins.com/ffxiv/treasure-hunt-guide).
+
+In general, maps don't yield fantastic raw gil without a portal. Any chance of making big gil is from the treasure dungeons.
+- Treasure dungeons are also a coin toss too, since the rewards and how far you make it are completely randomized!
+
+Typically speaking, whenever a new map dungeon is released, the exclusive materials spike in price but will quickly fall as more people get their hands on them.
+
+There are also trasure dungeon exclusive mounts like the [Alkonost](https://ffxivcollect.com/mounts/281) which can be exchanged with items dropped from portal dungeons.
+
+Generally speaking you'll want to be careful with this method, since you can only gather 1 map per 10 hours, you'll be relegated to the marketboard if you want to run more.
+
+The costs of maps are also a rollercoaster, but as mentioned above prices spike when new treasure dungeons and materials are added to the game.
+
+> TIP: You need a party to do maps that spawn portals (treasure dungeons) since you enter level synced.
+>
+> Most of the rare and expensive materials in the dungeon have to be "rolled on" too. So you'll be competing for rare loot.
+
+**Running Older ARR Maps?**
+
+Some people suggest soloing old ARR maps for a chance at rare accessories like the <a href="https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/playguide/db/item/ca7fc950aec/" class="eorzeadb_link">Spriggan Cap</a>.
+
+However, in my opinion the risk outweighs the reward since for an accessory like this you'll need to either buy the Unhidden Leather Map (usually 200K) or get it as a drop from another ARR map.
+
+**Overall:** A lot of people recommend this method, but I find it to be a bit too much of a gamble. There are too many points of
+RNG and the rewards are not consistent enough for me to recommend it as a primary method of making gil.
+
+Considering that you make less than 10K per map without a portal, and let's say (in theory, usually less in my opinion) 50K in gil and materials per portal.
+
+Factoring in the 10-20K map and then the amount of time it takes to run that singular map dungeon makes it a bit of a slog. 
+
+Shadowbringers Map Price:
+<FFXIVItemPrice client:load itemId={26745} itemName="Timeworn Zonureskin Map" itemImageUrl="https://www.garlandtools.org/files/icons/item/25930.png" />
+
+I do recommend it as a fun side activity though. It's a great way to have some fun with friends and make a bit of gil on the side.
+
+---
+
+
 # Grand Company Seals
 You can rack up Grand Company seals (or GC Seals) fairly quickly by completing "Expert Deliveries". This is where you can
 cash in on useless old gear or dungeon drops. You can usually get around `2000` seals per piece of "high level dungeon" gear.
@@ -785,18 +830,3 @@ For example the `Gunmetal Black Dye` is worth a pretty penny
 These are always worth something because people use it for glamour.
 
 **It's also probably the most passive way to make gil on this list.**
-
-## Treasure Maps
-This is probably the most common method of making gil without crafting so I won't go into too much detail.
-
-In general, maps don't yield fantastic raw gil and your mileage will depend on how lucky you get with drops/portals.
-
-Some people suggest soloing old ARR maps for a chance at rare accessories like the <a href="https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/playguide/db/item/ca7fc950aec/" class="eorzeadb_link">Spriggan Cap</a>.
-
-However, in my opinion the risk outweighs the reward since for an accessory like this you'll need to either buy the Unhidden Leather Map (usually 200K) or get it as a drop from another ARR map.
-
-Your best bet these days still is to run the latest maps for portals and hope for the best.
-
-There are rare mounts like the [Alkonost](https://ffxivcollect.com/mounts/281) which can be exchanged with items dropped from portal dungeons.
-
-Beyond that you'll mostly be praying to the RNG gods for rare drops...
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