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As near as I can tell, despite the vast difference in Complexity, both consume the same resources and give the same XP, except that the Coupler, being less complex, has a much lower chance of failing during experimentation. Since coupler can increase weapon speed and damage, the two thngs most people want the most, is there any reason, other than a break in the ennui, to make a stock?

I used to think higher complexity==more XP, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

XP goes by the complexity AND the resources used.

So you're saying I *should* see more XP from a stock than a coupler? I'll check it out, but I have my doubts...

First of all, complexity is not a factor in XP, not that I've ever seen. Every thing I make is 2x the resources for XP.

Second of all I don't make ANY couplers. The reason is that you can now make things in a factory, making it easy to choose primaries AND secondaries.

The problem with couplers is that they don't give desirable secondaries, only primaries. So which are you going to choose, a coupler with +30% max damage and +15% mind cost or a muzzle with +30% max damage and +15% min damage, or a grip with +30% speed and +15% min damage, or a scope with +30% min damage and +15% speed?

Before the patch couplers were the only things worth making. If you're making them by hand, they're still the way to go. If you have a factory though, there are better things out there.

I take it you need an equipment factory for this.

About how much to buy a deed for one?