Recent S3 map runners?

[Anton01]

Really? How do you keep your bar full? Just using fuel ring gifts?

Yes, letting it pile up with other items and having to collect 1 x1 has become such a burden, just don't have time for it

 

[Anton01]

I used to stack the fuel too, but since I opted for gold sub, it seems like a waste of fuel for me

Completely understand

 

[Robbie Laker]

Bilbao, SC+SG+D, 107 flights, 15 drops, 14%.

 

[Navigata07]

Bilbao, SC+SG+D, 107 flights, 15 drops, 14%.

So looks like you were above average in terms of drop rate. +300% would put you at 12% based on your bonus items.

 

[Navigata07]

Did a falcon map today. 46 flights....only 2 drops, with D, SG, and SC activated. Was expecting a 12% drop rate, but got only 4.3% drop rate. I want to pay attention to how far the spread is compared to what is expected. Two possible reasons for such a huge disparity:
1) Today was just a really unlucky map run
2) The drops come in waves, so the less you fly, the less chance you will get the drop rate you expect.

 

[A.Alecho]

With All bonusses to ALLICANTE.
12 ITEM on 79 flights.
Its strange that I got 3/52 flight and after get 9/27 (Schoked).
And its arround % 15 top.

 

[Navigata07]

With All bonusses to ALLICANTE.
12 ITEM on 79 flights.
Its strange that I got 3/52 flight and after get 9/27 (Schoked).
And its arround % 15 top.

Another proof that it comes in waves.

 

[DexCare]

I haven’t run any S3 map yet but I am very interested in this thread and I will do some soon. I think that every map has the same basic drop rates, but if you want to get that drop rate, you need to achieve 3 stars (500 flights). And when you only get 1 or 2 stars, in some way the drop rate was lower, maybe it is just equal to 1/3 or 1/2 the drop rate when it is 3 stars

 

[Madge59230]

With All bonusses to ALLICANTE.
12 ITEM on 79 flights.
Its strange that I got 3/52 flight and after get 9/27 (Schoked).
And its arround % 15 top.

Not surprising if you haven’t any stars? They are less frequent at the start.

 

[Madge59230]

I haven’t run any S3 map yet but I am very interested in this thread and I will do some soon. I think that every map has the same basic drop rates, but if you want to get that drop rate, you need to achieve 3 stars (500 flights). And when you only get 1 or 2 stars, in some way the drop rate was lower, maybe it is just equal to 1/3 or 1/2 the drop rate when it is 3 stars

There’s a proven difference between map types - excavation, Adventure, alliance and space. I’m flying condor excavation flights. No bonuses and drop rate isn’t that bad so far.

 

[MikeH]

Did a falcon map today. 46 flights....only 2 drops, with D, SG, and SC activated. Was expecting a 12% drop rate, but got only 4.3% drop rate. I want to pay attention to how far the spread is compared to what is expected. Two possible reasons for such a huge disparity:
1) Today was just a really unlucky map run
2) The drops come in waves, so the less you fly, the less chance you will get the drop rate you expect.

Yes, I try to do 100 flights at a time. You have much better chance to get more drops.

 

[deepgreensea]

Did a falcon map today. 46 flights....only 2 drops, with D, SG, and SC activated. Was expecting a 12% drop rate, but got only 4.3% drop rate. I want to pay attention to how far the spread is compared to what is expected. Two possible reasons for such a huge disparity:
1) Today was just a really unlucky map run
2) The drops come in waves, so the less you fly, the less chance you will get the drop rate you expect.

I think that’s a small sample size at 46 flights. I suspect by the time you have done the 500 flights it will be around the 12% mark

 

[Navigata07]

Yes, I try to do 100 flights at a time. You have much better chance to get more drops.

Yeah I only do this small amount of flights with excess maps of 3 or more. Once I get to 2, I do 100, and if it's the last map, I do as many as I can. Im trying to use excess maps to burn collected f20 fuel until I have a completed set. Once a map set is complete, I start tapping into the fuel reserves to get more flights done. It's a system I came up with to always make use of the f20 fuel while saving the reserves for when I really need it. Those giants put a huge dent into my storage, so I have to be skimpy now while I accumulate more in preparation for the falcons and condors

 

[Navigata07]

I think that’s a small sample size at 46 flights. I suspect by the time you have done the 500 flights it will be around the 12% mark

Yes the more flights I do, the closer to the % mark I should be. It's a gamble when doing a small amount of flights, but it served its purpose, so no harm done. It also tends to come in waves, and those waves take a while to occur

 

[deepgreensea]

Yesterday’s map run, running SC, SG, and Dice. Forgot to trigger PoL.
Raven to Lausanne 110 flights, 15 drops (14%)

 

[Navigata07]

Yesterday’s map run, running SC, SG, and Dice. Forgot to trigger PoL.
Raven to Lausanne 110 flights, 15 drops (14%)

I rather runs without it in terms of data collection, as the data will become slightly tainted unless you do all your flights within the 30 minute period. Looks like you were slightly above the expected 12%. Did more of your drops come in the beginning, middle, or end?

 

[deepgreensea]

I rather runs without it in terms of data collection, as the data will become slightly tainted unless you do all your flights within the 30 minute period. Looks like you were slightly above the expected 12%. Did more of your drops come in the beginning, middle, or end?

Honestly I wasn’t paying attention. I recall 2 drops in the first 5 or 6 flights. These 110 flights are the only ones to this destination so far but I don’t think the number of stars achieved has any effect upon the drop rate. I think it’s the human brains looking for patterns. On my next run I’ll try and note where the drops come to help prove or disprove the theories.

 

[Navigata07]

Honestly I wasn’t paying attention. I recall 2 drops in the first 5 or 6 flights. These 110 flights are the only ones to this destination so far but I don’t think the number of stars achieved has any effect upon the drop rate. I think it’s the human brains looking for patterns. On my next run I’ll try and note where the drops come to help prove or disprove the theories.

I 100% agree. Improving drop rates vs the amount of stars you get isnt a trend that makes sense to me. All that is happening is that youre increasing your sample size, which brings it closer to the expected percentage

 

[deepgreensea]

I did an adventure map run on one of my supports to test the ’drop distribution’ theory. I ran PoL for the first 25 flights and no other drop bonuses, just business class for the extra coinage. 100 hawk flights to Constantinople, 8 drops total. The drops came on the following flights: 18, 44, 45, 48, 51, 64, 66, & 71. Stars were awarded at 20, 50, & 100 flights.

 

[LX Air - Teresa]

Ephesus, ~ 120 flights, 36 drops, GD+SG