26/05/2007 · 02:41 AM
#13
Theoretically the planet generator shuld be completely randomn, however it is well know there are several factors that affect exlploration:-
-Server Time - Some feel the best time to explore is after the server update, when the number are renewed , and so are the planets i.e starting from e0000, though this depends on whether planets that are plundered dissapear from the syetm or are `recycled` back into use. personally i have not found this to be true
-Paid/Unpaid- If you donl;t have a paid account simple fact you get on average worse planets, and good planets less frequently
-Number of Turns exploring- I have heard theories that using a certain amount of turns, yields better results.. again i do not think this true... though i have seen surprising results ;-)
-Frequency exploring- I think this is the one solid truth of exploring, you want better planets from exploration, have as few as possible, churning through as many CONSECUTIVE planets, gives you a greater chance of finding a good planet by probability (i.e 1-2 turns exploring and paid)
-Players Online- Less players online, more consecutive planets you explore, again in my experience greater chance of finding a better planet
-UW`s- This is TRUE, not sure what an Admin would say though, exploring during a UW yields better results
As stated before all these factors i have seen or experienced in my time playing
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