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#11
Apr 29 2024 11:26pm
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i also like to put it on 2-3 squares before the last.


I wouldn't be surprised if that has some effect :lol:
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Apr 30 2024 12:44am
You pretty much got all the correct information. Here is a little tid bit. When you complete a catacomb at your level, you can find up to two(2) Tier maps higher than your character level:

Say you start a catacomb at level 25 (dimension 16 width x 11 height) & complete it by level 35, you could get up to a level 45 map drop. Of course it is rare to happen, but I have found some of these clearing mid level catacombs. I don't bother with completing catacombs that I start around level 35+ ... not worth the time when I can start a new catacomb and hunt EPs or a Well.

Oh, I haven't tried the Magic Luck idea that people have posted ... I think that could work, I just never thought about it.
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Apr 30 2024 12:52am
Quote (izParagonzi @ 30 Apr 2024 01:44)
You pretty much got all the correct information. Here is a little tid bit. When you complete a catacomb at your level, you can find up to two(2) Tier maps higher than your character level:

Say you start a catacomb at level 25 (dimension 16 width x 11 height) & complete it by level 35, you could get up to a level 45 map drop. Of course it is rare to happen, but I have found some of these clearing mid level catacombs. I don't bother with completing catacombs that I start around level 35+ ... not worth the time when I can start a new catacomb and hunt EPs or a Well.

Oh, I haven't tried the Magic Luck idea that people have posted ... I think that could work, I just never thought about it.


i've found quite a few +2X ep maps to confirm ml works.
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Apr 30 2024 08:24am
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ML in my experience helps with finding better maps.


Very cool! Good to know
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#15
Apr 30 2024 08:09pm
Pretty normal… some times map drops just zuck, even high level ones.
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May 1 2024 06:54am
Quote (hasteful @ Apr 30 2024 10:09pm)
Pretty normal… some times map drops just zuck, even high level ones.


I see what you did there.



My honest input is...
Maps are ass no matter what. 1/10th (my estimate)
Of the maps are spawned lvl 20 or lower from a cata completed over lvl 40....
You are lucky to get a map close to char level.
Not to mention one with useful mods.
9 outta 10 it's a tier 1. No matter how fast or slow you are...
Sorry
BWConformity

I've done my fair share of no disconnecting maps. To the same avail


The map drop system makes catas futile.
Just another lake to throw a rock into.

This post was edited by Outraged on May 1 2024 07:06am
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May 1 2024 12:25pm
Quote (BWConformity @ Apr 29 2024 08:51pm)
Although luck is probably the biggest factor, try to treat the maze as a well boss and try not to be too much higher than its level when you complete it for best results.

Completing a lvl 40 sized maze at lvl 70, for example will probably yield worse results than completing a lvl 40 sized maze at lvl 50. It’s pretty hard to finish such a huge maze at lvl 50, but it would work out better if you did.

Even if you maximize your odds like this, you’re still gonna be disappointed most of the time, so I would stick to starting the maze at lower level, even if it eliminates the chance of a lvl 50 or 55 map dropping, just because it’s a lot faster to complete smaller mazes.

Good luck if you continue map hunting! Most don’t :P


Wondering why is this the case "try not to be too much higher than its level when you complete it for best results."?
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May 1 2024 12:26pm
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Wondering why is this the case "try not to be too much higher than its level when you complete it for best results."?


I'm not really sure but it works on treasure chests too...

But it's not a hard and fast rule. You can still get lucky if you don't follow this advice :)
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May 1 2024 01:20pm
Quote (BWConformity @ May 1 2024 11:26am)
I'm not really sure but it works on treasure chests too...

But it's not a hard and fast rule. You can still get lucky if you don't follow this advice :)


Also if I want a higher level map (which I should... right?) should I want until I hit the next multiple (5) level before finishing the map?
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May 1 2024 03:17pm
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Also if I want a higher level map (which I should... right?) should I want until I hit the next multiple (5) level before finishing the map?


The lvl of the map is based on the size of the catacomb, not the player level. And because of the reasons stated above you should definitely not wait to complete ;)
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