Another reason players are leaving Defiance - horrible lockbox drop rates

I have a dumb newbie question. I am assuming that the higher lock boxes have a higher percentage of the rarer weapons. Is that correct? Is it not correct? Unknown?

I guess I got lucky that my second lock box ever has an orange weapon. Now if I can just learn enough for it to make a difference :)

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Originally Posted by Tamsin

I have a dumb newbie question. I am assuming that the higher lock boxes have a higher percentage of the rarer weapons. Is that correct? Is it not correct? Unknown?

I guess I got lucky that my second lock box ever has an orange weapon. Now if I can just learn enough for it to make a difference :)

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Nobody really knows for sure, despite the "I figured it out!" posts you see now and then. I've pulled two oranges, one from a T4 and another from a T2.

Oh yeah, maybe I should have mentioned, mine was from a T2.

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Originally Posted by Mowazzy

I've identified your problem. You can thank me when you have time. T4s only from now on and your luck will improve my friend.

Pro-Tip: max to 75 keys. buy a T3 first, then buy the T4.

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I've tried T4's, a lot of them, never got a single orange from them. Not even one. The ones I got all came from T3's. But I'm going to try your pro-tip, certainly I cant do any worse.

75 keys isn't enough to buy a T3 and T4. Unless you mean max out, buy a T3, acquire more keys and buy a T4.

Edited for math fail

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Originally Posted by Tyger

Apparently teasing the dimwitted for posting cry-threads over their ongoing troubles with a RNG system is frowned upon. So in the wake of the recent frownie, allow me to ask those of you here with the QQ in your hearts....

What part of 'Random' in the Random Number Generator system is escaping your understanding?

No, seriously... What is getting hung up during the information evaluation process here?

*bangs on the wall for dramatic effect*

I can't fix something if I don't know what's broke!!!! !>.<!

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The other part people seem to be tripping up on, is that it says "Uncommon or greater." the greens are uncommon!! you are getting a RANDOM draw of weapons from the GREEN POOL OR BETTER!. it doesn't say that it guarantee's anything other then uncommon or better in rarity.

About one hour ago, I bought two T3 lunchboxes. Among received items was one orange. It is a matter of luck, I think.

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Originally Posted by August Barkley

About an hour ago, I bought two T3 lunchboxes. Among received items was one orange. It is a matter of luck, I think.

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Good deal. What ego level is your character at?

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Originally Posted by alienstookmybeer

Good deal. What ego level is your character at?

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EGO is 2300.

With everything else that's good in this game you're quitting because of lock boxes? Man you're hard to please lol.