question about 2-player drop rate

[Shamanator]

question about 2-player drop rate

I'm sorry if this is not the correct forum for this question. I couldn't figure out which one to use, so I figured this was as good as any.

But I am wondering as I have 2 computers and 2 sets of CD Keys will it help at all to have 2 players in a game for item drops? I know the increase is significant enough for 3 players, but unfortunately do not have 3 computers/CD Keys at this time. Just wondering if it's worth my time for 2 people in the game.

Thanks!

 

[SnickerSnack]

Re: question about 2-player drop rate

Yes, if you keep them partied and in the same area.

Practically, no. Unpartied players and partied players who are not near by count as half player for drops, one half player is rounded down to zero.

 

[TheReadMenace]

Re: question about 2-player drop rate

However, using two characters to force a quest drop would be beneficial. You won't get more drops, but the quality of drops from act bosses would be a sweet bonus.

...sadly, I'm not sure how to set it up, so someone else will have to explain it if you don't already. I'm not very party-savvy. :coffee:

 

[helvete]

Re: question about 2-player drop rate

It's easy. Create the game with someone who has that particular act finished, and kill the boss with someone who hasn't finished the act (quest log says quest cannot be completed).

 

[assimilateur]

Re: question about 2-player drop rate

Would doing it the other way round, ie hosting with a player who hasn't got the quest yet and then just not partying with the one who kills the act boss? Because that's what I did a couple of times and now I'm wondering if I had even gotten anything out of it (can't remember the drops).

 

[helvete]

Re: question about 2-player drop rate

Nope, you didn't get anything special out of that, ecxept perhaps the countess' chest popped.

 

[krischan]

Re: question about 2-player drop rate

Only act bosses will drop more in a 2 player game. Other bosses have a fixed drop of 2 items and 4 potions (super-uniques, e.g. Pindleskin) or 1 item and 2 potions (random bosses or champions), no matter how many players are in the game and the breakpoints for more loot on regular monsters or boss minions are at 3, 5 and 7 players.

 

[assimilateur]

Re: question about 2-player drop rate

Nope, you didn't get anything special out of that, ecxept perhaps the countess' chest popped.

That chest is worthless anyway, so yeah, I've pretty much wasted the effort.