Originally Posted by lronEnema Originally Posted by

Looking at your post there is an error in math and then an erroneous assumption.



Error in math:



The number of extra shots when comparing single shot at +30% doubleshot and repeater at 10% doubleshot each..... is exactly equal:



Chance of getting 1 shot per thousand 3 shot cycles is: (9/10 x 9/10 x 1/10 x3)x1000 = 243

Chance of 2 shots: (9/10 x 1/10 x 1/10 x3) x1000 = 27

Chance of 3 shots: (1/10 x 1/10 x 1/10) x1000 = 1



Adjusting for number of shots:



243 x1 = 243

27 x2 = 54

1 x3 = 3



Add up and you get 300 extra shots per thousand.



This is exactly the extra number you would see with a 1 shot X-box with 30% doubleshot.



Works for all values of doubleshot



Erroneous assumption



As you state the repeating crossbow does not benefit nearly as much from doubleshot when considered per attack cycle. In fact it only benefits by one third the amount that a single shot crossbow does. The assumption you make is that this wasn't done on purpose. Repeating crossbows already way out dps single shot. This was done in order that the gap would narrow as doubleshot percentage goes up. Basically, the net effect is that: whatever the doubleshot percentage repeaters get 2 more bolts fired during an attack cycle compared to singleshot.



Repeaters are not behind the curve when it comes to damage and aren't in need of a buff



Sorry to be harsh, but I'm really bad a softening up math discussions and I apologise in advance for the tone.