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Top 10 Mistakes Players Make with Drop Rate Calculations

Comprehensive guide to the 10 most expensive drop rate calculation mistakes players make. Learn correct probability formulas (union probability, binomial distribution), understand EV vs GPH optimization, manage variance for consistent income, handle pity systems correctly, and avoid small sample size errors. Includes real examples from Diablo 4, OSRS, and WoW with reproducible fixes and interactive calculators.

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Independent Trials, Joint Probability & Pity System Verification (Plain English)

Comprehensive guide to independent trials, joint probability across multiple attempts, and pity system verification for gacha games and loot drops. Understand RNG mechanics, calculate cumulative success probability using the complement rule, verify advertised pity rates with statistical methods, and apply drop rate math to Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, OSRS, and other games with reproducible formulas and worked examples.

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PoE Scarabs & Atlas Tree: Mapping EV/GPH Guide

Comprehensive guide to scarab investment ROI and Atlas passive tree optimization in Path of Exile. Learn how scarab choices and Atlas specs transform mapping expected value (EV) and gold per hour (GPH). Includes complete sample packs with reproducible cost breakdowns, loot calculations, and profitability analysis.

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Ancestral vs Sacred: Drop Rates & EV | Diablo 4

Comprehensive analysis of Ancestral and Sacred item drop rates, expected value calculations, and time efficiency trade-offs in Diablo 4 endgame farming. Master gear tier selection to maximize farming efficiency.

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Stacked Deck EV & Variance: Open or Sell?

Comprehensive guide to Stacked Deck expected value and variance in Path of Exile. Understand EV calculations, variance management, bankroll requirements, market timing signals, and make risk-adjusted decisions on whether to open or sell Stacked Decks for maximum profit.

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Helltide Chest Costs & EV Explained

Comprehensive guide to Helltide chest costs and expected value in Diablo 4. Compare Mystery chests (250 cinders) vs Tortured Gifts (75 cinders), calculate EV, optimize chest mix ratios, plan efficient routes, and maximize gold per hour with reproducible math and practical examples.

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PoE Currency Profit Math: EV, GPH & Route Tables

Comprehensive guide to Path of Exile currency mathematics: calculate expected value (EV) for Stacked Decks and drops, convert to gold per hour (GPH), analyze scarab/compass ROI, compare mapping routes (Cemetery, Strand, Crimson Temple), and apply advanced bankroll management for sustainable profit.

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PoE Profit Guide: Stacked Deck & Mapping Tables

Complete Path of Exile profit guide with Stacked Deck EV calculations, mapping cost modeling, scarabs/sextants budgets, and route comparison tables for Cemetery, Strand, and Crimson Temple. Learn how to optimize currency per hour while balancing EV per map and loop time.

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