Tailor Archive
Thread: I Want 4 Sockets!!
Ani_cul wrote:
Noone has flamed you, but when the Devs state that there is nothing we currently do ingame that has an effect on sockets,
most may tend to believe that there is nothing that affects sockets.
Ani_cul wrote:
Neither do I except when they say something is infact not working
TheNola wrote:
Ani_cul wrote:
Noone has flamed you, but when the Devs state that there is nothing we currently do ingame that has an effect on sockets,
most may tend to believe that there is nothing that affects sockets.
Eh... After proving that the devs have in fact lied to the community, I don't put all my trust into their words anymore.
Well, to be honest, I do think stuff could affect us getting four sockets. Whenever I have my +25 clothing assembly suit on, I do get more sockets than when I don't. I tried an entertainer buff the other day, and over half of the 70 shirts I made came out with 4 sockets, and I got many 3's too.
Maybe I am just lucky? I've never had to craft anything more than 7-8 times to get a 4-socket piece.
edit: Oh - Pyrillian cake works too. When I take them, clothing = 4 sockets. (I still gotta try out the good resource thing too... been lazy, hehe)
Message Edited by TheNola on 09-17-2005 03:30 PM
I use crappy resources mostly and don't have too many problems with 4 sockets. Sometimes takes 4/5 attempts then out pop next 2 in a row with 4. I have to say I "feel" like I get them more often now that I am using my apron and an assemply tape but mebe thats just the game trying to mess with my head 
Swearing at the screen and begging to teh devgods when something important needs 4 sockets sometimes works 
It does seem silly that as a master you cannot have more control over sockets. An experimentation line would be great - afterall you want to make the best possible things for your customers, you master the prof, invest some money in decent equipment and some tapes - and it makes no difference. Doesnt seem right somehow 
Be nice if there was quests or something for master tailors to get extra schems too. oh well mebe one day!
TheNola wrote:
Well, to be honest, I do think stuff could affect us getting four sockets. Whenever I have my +25 clothing assembly suit on, I do get more sockets than when I don't. I tried an entertainer buff the other day, and over half of the 70 shirts I made came out with 4 sockets, and I got many 3's too.
The same happens to me. If I "need" the 4 sockets, I won't get it (especially with BE'd clothing or something that requires sub components like bandos and boots). But if I'm casually filling the vendor, I get quite a few 4 socketed items.
/shrug
Lrae-Vai wrote:... For 6 months, I crafted and crafted and crafted trying to get sockets. Then, I bought +25 assembly and started using high OQ resources in RFP's,Trim, Synth Cloth, etc. Voila!
The problem here is that you changed 2 things at one time. There is no way of telling whether it's the +25 to assembly, the high quality resources, or both that affects your success rate.
I have always heard that it is absolutely random. And there are lots of other people who have their own views on it. So, I decided that I might as well use some of the training I got in grad school and do a little statistical analysis of all this. I'll probably post it in a separate thread, but it should be done in a few days (hopefully). Eyeballing the data I have right now, it looks like all I've always heard about the number of sockets on an item may be wrong....
QuarEstee wrote:
Lrae-Vai wrote:
... For 6 months, I crafted and crafted and crafted trying to get sockets. Then, I bought +25 assembly and started using high OQ resources in RFP's,Trim, Synth Cloth, etc. Voila!
The problem here is that you changed 2 things at one time. There is no way of telling whether it's the +25 to assembly, the high quality resources, or both that affects your success rate.
I have always heard that it is absolutely random. And there are lots of other people who have their own views on it. So, I decided that I might as well use some of the training I got in grad school and do a little statistical analysis of all this. I'll probably post it in a separate thread, but it should be done in a few days (hopefully). Eyeballing the data I have right now, it looks like all I've always heard about the number of sockets on an item may be wrong....
I'm a firm believer that both affect the craft for success with sockets. That's just me. A new tailor on naritus asked me "my secret" and I told him my experiences. He has thanked me repeatedly for his newfound successes in crafting 4-socket clothing.