RP distribution amongst players
Does anyone know the mechanics behind how RPs are actually distributed between group players? From my personal experience, I've been noticing that if I kill a player solo and he is worth ~4000rps, if I kill that same person in an 8man I am awarded upwards of 900RPs for that kill. 900x8=7200 RPs... The math doesn't add up.
This is strictly a theory as I have not been able to test or anything, this is just from observation, but it brings up the point of, does this boost in RPs when you are grouped encourage groups to run over solos or much smaller numbers?
It should be the other way around. Soloers should be getting the most RPs per kill, and groups should get 4k RPs evenly split at the very least, or reduced altogether to discourage hunting solos.
Thoughts?
This is strictly a theory as I have not been able to test or anything, this is just from observation, but it brings up the point of, does this boost in RPs when you are grouped encourage groups to run over solos or much smaller numbers?
It should be the other way around. Soloers should be getting the most RPs per kill, and groups should get 4k RPs evenly split at the very least, or reduced altogether to discourage hunting solos.
Thoughts?
Comments
If your 8 man is composed of all rr10 players, and you kill a rr10 player, then then the math can be calculated, if they are all running the same bonuses (guild, gear, buggane, other pots bonuses). Too many variables in this scenario.
If all 8 players were getting 4k, then you are absolutely right, the math would be wrong, or should be.
Be nice to hear form @John_Broadsword what the calcuation is.
For a few weeks now I've tried to get this question answered in the Grab Bag but nothing yet.
But to go into more detail, This was coming from me as a rr7-rr8 player in a fg and just making these observations. I solo a lot and try to look back at who I killed, attention to detail, etc, and this is just what I've noticed. Could I be totally wrong? Of course, but also I don't think this question has ever been clarified and it'd be cool if it was.
Would be fair enough to have the math answered by GMs