So i tried in the general discussion but that place is filled with ED fanbois, i want a serious discussion on what we think Sugarvalves means by this “To enable the giveaway to be fairer and reduce the number of disgruntled citizens, we've introduced new dump rules specifically for Duke items which should ensure that everyone has an even chance of finding an item, regardless of when Duke dumps them or when you log on. “ does it mean there is no point to go balls deep into this comp and the max i can get each day is 1 :/
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Good question was wondering the same...don't want to waste shit ton of energy for nothing
I am wondering this myself because I spent way too much time in the dump when I started and I have yet to get rid of the scavenger title.
They likely will not reveal the exact details, to prevent the 'new' mechanics from being abused
The purpose of the changed rules is at the end: "ensure that everyone has an even chance of finding an item, regardless of when Duke dumps them or when you log on". So the changes are to spread out the finds over the entire day and not at a particular time.
The "rules [are] specifically for Duke items" so it doesn't affect other dump items.
This could be implemented a lot of ways. Two ways to easily implement it:
I saw someone speculate it could mean Duke dumps will be spread over time throughout the day at 15 minute increments (like city shop restock).
It could also mean a cooldown starts once a Duke item is found - making it harder for everyone to find that item for a period of time (like busting but for everyone at once).
I would bet people will test various theories/methods and post a hint at the new mechanics soon after the day starts.
Help us Andyman, you are our only hope!
The "rules [are] specifically for Duke items" so it doesn't affect other dump items.
This could be implemented a lot of ways. Two ways to easily implement it:
I saw someone speculate it could mean Duke dumps will be spread over time throughout the day at 15 minute increments (like city shop restock).
It could also mean a cooldown starts once a Duke item is found - making it harder for everyone to find that item for a period of time (like busting but for everyone at once).
I would bet people will test various theories/methods and post a hint at the new mechanics soon after the day starts.
Help us Andyman, you are our only hope!
Could be like subscriber book rewards.
You have a base chance of finding a duke item, and for every item you don't find that chance increases. Once you find an item, you return to the base chance.
You have a base chance of finding a duke item, and for every item you don't find that chance increases. Once you find an item, you return to the base chance.
He also said that login time and dumping times shouldn't alter the chances of getting items.
Off topic, I think dump search merit should be saved for exclusively dump events. So that the energy don't go waste. You can spend 1000-1500 E every year for 3-5 years till you reach the merit. If you are regular enough by this time your Xan won't give much stats than a SE there you can use your E however you want again.
The best approach would be imo searching 10-15 times between flights. If there is some mechanism which at the same times give more chances to people to find the item and makes one to not find more items and still they want us to burn E. Then we too need to spread it out throughout the day everyday till 25th dec.
All the best everyone.
Off topic, I think dump search merit should be saved for exclusively dump events. So that the energy don't go waste. You can spend 1000-1500 E every year for 3-5 years till you reach the merit. If you are regular enough by this time your Xan won't give much stats than a SE there you can use your E however you want again.
The best approach would be imo searching 10-15 times between flights. If there is some mechanism which at the same times give more chances to people to find the item and makes one to not find more items and still they want us to burn E. Then we too need to spread it out throughout the day everyday till 25th dec.
All the best everyone.
so 1150 e and 1 mistletoe later i can confirm this event has been changed completely from what it was a year ago, all the excitement and trying to predict the dumps etc has been taken out of it, RIP