Editing Myths and Misinformation (section)

==Random Drop Distribution==
:'''''"If everyone got an equal share of the loot every time, that would actually be evidence that it ''wasn't'' random."'' - Solandri (of Heaven's Tear)'''

Some people believe that the "Random" drop distribution in squads isn't random.  There are various and conflicting myths regarding who supposedly tends to get a better drop rate in squads, but inevitably the person claiming this believes their character is the one getting shafted.

The truth is, there is no statistical evidence that the distribution rate is anything other than random.  Keep in mind that if you are in a full squad of six people, that you should only get around 16.666...% of drops ''on average'' if the distribution rate is random.  When 5 out of 6 times other people are getting the drops instead of you, it's easy to feel slighted, however that is what a random distribution will look like in a six person squad.

It should also be noted that you will tend to remember times where you got few or no drops, and forget times when you got a completely average number of drops.  This bias in recall may also make you ''believe'' that you are getting a worse drop ratio than you really are.

Also, random distribution really does mean a random distribution, not an even distribution.  Someone could randomly get all drops, the same way you could randomly flip heads ten times in a row.  It's unlikely, but certainly not impossible.  Still, in the long run, it should all average out.

However, '''a word of warning''', if you are in a party with a "Free" drop distribution, then whomever picks up the drops is the one who gets them.  Be sure to pay attention when accepting a squad invite whether the squad is in "Free" or "Random" distribution mode.  Once you have accepted the invite there is no way to tell what mode you are in.

'''In short:''' Random drop distribution really is random, even when it doesn't feel that way.
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