Difference between revisions of "Talk:Item Drop modifiers"

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Max level used for Grumpy old smuggler so sorting by increase doesn't put it at the bottom. --[[User:Jesus|Jesus]] 04:23, 19 September 2009 (UTC)
 
Max level used for Grumpy old smuggler so sorting by increase doesn't put it at the bottom. --[[User:Jesus|Jesus]] 04:23, 19 September 2009 (UTC)
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==Calculation method==
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X% - base drop rate<br>
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Y% - bonus drop<br>
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Do we know whether total drop rate is X+Y% or X*(1+Y)%? --[[User:Shikao|Shikao]] 11:50, 7 December 2010 (PST)
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:It's multiplicative, not additive.  If the base drop rate is 50%, a +10% item drop rate will raise the total chance to 55%.  Additive's too powerful; makes it far too easy to make things a guaranteed drop.  [[User:Cristiona|Cristiona]]
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:: What Cris said. I'll add a note to clarify that. --[[User:Muhandes|Muhandes]] 01:22, 8 December 2010 (PST)
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:::It made more sense this way, but wanted to be sure. Thanks for answer! =] --[[User:Shikao|Shikao]] 04:22, 8 December 2010 (PST)

Latest revision as of 05:22, 8 December 2010

should this maybe be linked in the guides section?

Is there a reason sidekicks/companions are not on here? --Zillow--

Max level used for Grumpy old smuggler so sorting by increase doesn't put it at the bottom. --Jesus 04:23, 19 September 2009 (UTC)

Calculation method

X% - base drop rate
Y% - bonus drop
Do we know whether total drop rate is X+Y% or X*(1+Y)%? --Shikao 11:50, 7 December 2010 (PST)

It's multiplicative, not additive. If the base drop rate is 50%, a +10% item drop rate will raise the total chance to 55%. Additive's too powerful; makes it far too easy to make things a guaranteed drop. Cristiona
What Cris said. I'll add a note to clarify that. --Muhandes 01:22, 8 December 2010 (PST)
It made more sense this way, but wanted to be sure. Thanks for answer! =] --Shikao 04:22, 8 December 2010 (PST)