Hey guys, im not sure if this really is a bug or not. i wanted make sure though. My issue has to deal with the distrubuting of the Mat items. I went into the wiki to research about the party benefits. I know that when it comes to the minerals everyone has a share even if they didnt pick it up. My issue though is that ive been picking up some good Mat items and the item picked up my me, annoyingly, goes to one of the other players who didnt pick that item at all. It seems very unfair and annoying when, for example, I pick up a vey nice Mat item like a brute core and it says another player picked it up instead of me. Its even VERY annoying that i knew the player wasnt even NEAR that item to have rightfully obtained it. So guys, please if you are aware of this, or if this is normal to the game(if it is, its very unfair) or if this really is a bug, please fill me in. Thanks guys.
Material Distrubution Bug?
Sun, 05/01/2011 - 18:55
GeistZero
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Sun, 05/01/2011 - 23:18
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GeistZero
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All figured out
Well thx for the info Dreampod, i was able to experience the truth about it. it felt kind of unfair sumtimes, but all in good play. thx again man. God Bless you!
Tue, 05/03/2011 - 21:58
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Dirt
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I do miss the ability to
I do miss the ability to choose how items are distributed amongst party members, as you were in the Preview. Granted it can make it unfair for randoms who join parties, but I feel like it should still be an option, as it could be just as likely the random could get no items at all with the current method.
I'm pretty sure that it round robins (or otherwise randomizes) loot pickups. I've noticed that I still get loot when playing a gunner when there isn't the slightlest chance I'd ever get a drop because the swordsman are always there first.
By randomizing loot distribution it avoids much of the ability for anti-social personalities to ruin the game experience of the other players and prevents one weapon type from getting everything at the expense of others. If you are playing with friends you can often ask for the item or if with strangers trade or buy cheap.