I just set a new personal record with 5 Adamantoises/tortoises in a row with no drops (with two starred catalogs equipped). Although I'm taking them down without summons at a good clip (Fang + 3 starred power gloves + Genji Glove = monster), so all's not terrible.

I had one not-quite-amusing thing happen, though. I just Highwinded the thing's last leg, and immediately after -- but before it fell -- it lifted the leg and stomped it, causing damage. Then it fell on top of Lightning and killed her. W.t.f.

I am a about 2/3 of the way done mastering everyone's 5th role. At this rate I'll be ready to take on the Long Guis... well, probably never.