2010-09-20, 09:13 AM
Some of you are arguing this based on the assumption that 12/8/8 or 9/6/6 stats are readily achievable on a 3-line item.
I don't think most people are prepared to spend $3000 per item cubing? Are you?
Math: Odds getting desired stat per line 1/14, 3 lines (1/14)^3, assuming equal odds of all 14 possible bonus types on shield, and selection for each line is independant of others.
So expected cost = (14^3 + cubes required to reach unique status) * 1.2
As an aside, I would argue that 2-line items are not much worse for regular players, since 9%/garbage is just as good as 9%/garbage/garbage. 3-line are only better if you are preparing to spend a fortune on cubes.
Granted you are twice as likely to get 9%/6% on a 3-liner, but still very unlikely.
I don't think most people are prepared to spend $3000 per item cubing? Are you?
Math: Odds getting desired stat per line 1/14, 3 lines (1/14)^3, assuming equal odds of all 14 possible bonus types on shield, and selection for each line is independant of others.
So expected cost = (14^3 + cubes required to reach unique status) * 1.2
As an aside, I would argue that 2-line items are not much worse for regular players, since 9%/garbage is just as good as 9%/garbage/garbage. 3-line are only better if you are preparing to spend a fortune on cubes.
Granted you are twice as likely to get 9%/6% on a 3-liner, but still very unlikely.