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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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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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Drop Math: EV, Union Probability & Binomial | LootCalc

Practical guide to drop-rate math with reproducible formulas for EV, union probability, binomial trials, and confidence intervals. Learn how to calculate expected value, estimate P(any) for session planning, use binomial models for rate estimation, and determine required sample sizes with confidence intervals.

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Drop Rate Math in Games: EV vs GPH vs Variance (2025 Guide)

Comprehensive drop rate mathematics guide covering EV per action, GPH time-normalization, variance and dry streaks, P(any) union probability, binomial distributions, and confidence intervals. Includes interactive examples from Diablo 4 Helltide, OSRS Barrows, and WoW Delves with reproducible workflows and glossary links.

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Best Loot Calculator Tools for Popular Games 2025

Comprehensive guide to the best loot calculator tools across popular games including Diablo 4, Path of Exile, Genshin Impact, and more. Features drop rate analysis, gacha calculators, and farming optimization strategies.

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