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GM Bastion: Added a version check notice.

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	Perfect World isn't so perfect. Much like the real world, there are myths and misinformation that are spread unwittingly from one person to another like a virus that causes stupidity. This page is the cure.		Perfect World isn't so perfect. Much like the real world, there are myths and misinformation that are spread unwittingly from one person to another like a virus that causes stupidity. This page is the cure.

PWpedia>Sangodoc: Minor fixes

2012-11-03T18:29:12Z

Minor fixes

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	==Weapon ~~damage reductions~~ and ~~increases~~==		==Weapon Damage Reductions and Increases==

	Many people think that -50% weapon damage means that your entire damage is halved. The -50% is only the weapon damage multiplier, which is also affected by strength/dexterity/magic.		Many people think that -50% weapon damage means that your entire damage is halved. The -50% is only the weapon damage multiplier, which is also affected by strength/dexterity/magic.
	For example, a barbarian has 450 strength which equals to +3 damage multiplier or +300% weapon damage. The initial damage multiplier is 1, so add 3 and the multiplier is +4. The barb changes to level 3 ~~true form~~ and has -50% weapon multiplier reduction. But this does not change +4 to +2, it changes +4 to +3.5
	So ~~true form~~ isn't that bad!		For example, a barbarian has 450 strength which equals to +3 damage multiplier or +300% weapon damage. The initial damage multiplier is 1, so add 3 and the multiplier is +4. The barb changes to level 3 True Form and has -50% weapon multiplier reduction. But this does not change +4 to +2, it changes +4 to +3.5. So True Form isn't that bad!

	'''In short:''' Weapon damage +s and -s affects weapon multiplier, not final damage.		'''In short:''' Weapon damage +s and -s affects weapon multiplier, not final damage.
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	==Meaning of the ~~term~~ "FB"==		==Meaning of the Term "FB"==

	:'''''"The history of the term is not just the literal translation but the cultural reception and, in this case, misconception.'' - Mauntille (of Heaven's Tear)'''		:'''''"The history of the term is not just the literal translation but the cultural reception and, in this case, misconception."'' - Mauntille (of Heaven's Tear)'''

	Some people believe that the term "FuBen" (or "FB") is the Chinese word for "Iron Tablet", the quest item received in the Malaysian version of Perfect World for the [[Call to Duty]] quests. Similarly, some believe that it is short for "First Battle" after the name of the Winged Elf FB19 quest. Over the years, other post hoc explanations for the term have popped up including "Fierce Battle", "Final Boss", and the like.		Some people believe that the term "FuBen" (or "FB") is the Chinese word for "Iron Tablet", the quest item received in the Malaysian version of Perfect World for the [[Call to Duty]] quests. Similarly, some believe that it is short for "First Battle" after the name of the Winged Elf FB19 quest. Over the years, other post hoc explanations for the term have popped up including "Fierce Battle", "Final Boss", and the like.
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	==Stacking ~~defense has diminishing returns unlike~~ HP==		==Stacking Defense Has Diminishing Returns, Unlike HP==

	A common misconception is that as defense goes up, additional defense gets less effective. This belief comes from players noticing that "reduce physical damage by XX%" stat on the character information window increases by smaller and smaller amounts with each additional defense increase (like from sharding garnet shards in armor). While this part is true the increase of the reduction percentage doesn't say much about the effectiveness of the defense. Consider that a 99% reduction is twice as effective as a 98% reduction despite the difference being "only 1%". By comparison, a 51% reduction is not noticeably different than a 50% reduction even though the difference in percent reduction is also 1%. This effect counters the perceived diminishing return from the character information window to give a constant increase in effectiveness.		A common misconception is that as defense goes up, additional defense gets less effective. This belief comes from players noticing that "reduce physical damage by XX%" stat on the character information window increases by smaller and smaller amounts with each additional defense increase (like from sharding garnet shards in armor). While this part is true the increase of the reduction percentage doesn't say much about the effectiveness of the defense. Consider that a 99% reduction is twice as effective as a 98% reduction despite the difference being "only 1%". By comparison, a 51% reduction is not noticeably different than a 50% reduction even though the difference in percent reduction is also 1%. This effect counters the perceived diminishing return from the character information window to give a constant increase in effectiveness.

	For example, if increasing your defense from 0 to 5000 allows you to go from surviving 1 hit to 2 hits, then at 10,000 defense you can survive 3 hits. At 15,000 defense you will survive 4 hits and at 20,000 defense 5 hits. Every 5,000 pdef in this case lets you survive one additional hit. This constant increase of effectiveness is very similar to the benefit you receive from increasing your HP. The only difference is that having 0 HP means that you can't take any damage at all while at 0 defense you still have your HP to rely on. This is a consequence of the way [[damage\|Damage]] is calculated.		For example, if increasing your defense from 0 to 5000 allows you to go from surviving 1 hit to 2 hits, then at 10,000 defense you can survive 3 hits. At 15,000 defense you will survive 4 hits and at 20,000 defense 5 hits. Every 5,000 pdef in this case lets you survive one additional hit. This constant increase of effectiveness is very similar to the benefit you receive from increasing your HP. The only difference is that having 0 HP means that you can't take any damage at all while at 0 defense you still have your HP to rely on. This is a consequence of the way [[damage\|Damage]] is calculated.

PWpedia>Sangodoc: /* Weapon damage reductions and increases */ Added link to Damage

2012-11-03T18:21:10Z

Weapon damage reductions and increases: Added link to Damage

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	'''In short:''' Weapon damage +s and -s affects weapon multiplier, not final damage.		'''In short:''' Weapon damage +s and -s affects weapon multiplier, not final damage.

			For more information see:<br>
			[[Damage]]
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PWpedia>Asterelle at 09:21, 5 February 2012

2012-02-05T09:21:11Z

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	[http://translate.google.com/translate_t?hl=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1440&bih=707&q=%E5%89%AF%E6%9C%AC&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&sa=X&ei=xBcfTtWKE8PKiAKuzaC7Aw&ved=0CBgQrgYwAA#zh-CN\|en\|%E5%89%AF%E6%9C%AC Google Translate of 副本]		[http://translate.google.com/translate_t?hl=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1440&bih=707&q=%E5%89%AF%E6%9C%AC&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&sa=X&ei=xBcfTtWKE8PKiAKuzaC7Aw&ved=0CBgQrgYwAA#zh-CN\|en\|%E5%89%AF%E6%9C%AC Google Translate of 副本]
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			==Stacking defense has diminishing returns unlike HP==

			A common misconception is that as defense goes up, additional defense gets less effective. This belief comes from players noticing that "reduce physical damage by XX%" stat on the character information window increases by smaller and smaller amounts with each additional defense increase (like from sharding garnet shards in armor). While this part is true the increase of the reduction percentage doesn't say much about the effectiveness of the defense. Consider that a 99% reduction is twice as effective as a 98% reduction despite the difference being "only 1%". By comparison, a 51% reduction is not noticeably different than a 50% reduction even though the difference in percent reduction is also 1%. This effect counters the perceived diminishing return from the character information window to give a constant increase in effectiveness.

			For example, if increasing your defense from 0 to 5000 allows you to go from surviving 1 hit to 2 hits, then at 10,000 defense you can survive 3 hits. At 15,000 defense you will survive 4 hits and at 20,000 defense 5 hits. Every 5,000 pdef in this case lets you survive one additional hit. This constant increase of effectiveness is very similar to the benefit you receive from increasing your HP. The only difference is that having 0 HP means that you can't take any damage at all while at 0 defense you still have your HP to rely on. This is a consequence of the way [[damage\|Damage]] is calculated.

PWpedia>Sangodoc: Undo revision 132701 by Maitatsu (talk) (undo false "correction")

2011-11-27T18:24:20Z

Undo revision 132701 by Maitatsu (talk) (undo false "correction")

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	==Refining Odds Myths==		==Refining Odds Myths==
	:'''On refining misinformation: ''"There are people who swear by certain techniques, certainly, but if you look at any human endeavor that involves gambling the actual facts of probability are going to end up buried beneath piles of superstitions. It's just human nature."'' - WarrenWolfy (of ~~Lost City~~)'''		:'''On refining misinformation: ''"There are people who swear by certain techniques, certainly, but if you look at any human endeavor that involves gambling the actual facts of probability are going to end up buried beneath piles of superstitions. It's just human nature."'' - WarrenWolfy (of Sanctuary)'''

	Some believe that refining gear at certain locations, times of day, or after performing certain rituals will improve the odds of successfully [[refining]] gear. This appears to be false in all cases.		Some believe that refining gear at certain locations, times of day, or after performing certain rituals will improve the odds of successfully [[refining]] gear. This appears to be false in all cases.

PWpedia>Maitatsu: /* Refining Odds Myths */

2011-11-27T16:32:16Z

Refining Odds Myths

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	==Refining Odds Myths==		==Refining Odds Myths==
	:'''On refining misinformation: ''"There are people who swear by certain techniques, certainly, but if you look at any human endeavor that involves gambling the actual facts of probability are going to end up buried beneath piles of superstitions. It's just human nature."'' - WarrenWolfy (of ~~Sanctuary~~)'''		:'''On refining misinformation: ''"There are people who swear by certain techniques, certainly, but if you look at any human endeavor that involves gambling the actual facts of probability are going to end up buried beneath piles of superstitions. It's just human nature."'' - WarrenWolfy (of Lost City)'''

	Some believe that refining gear at certain locations, times of day, or after performing certain rituals will improve the odds of successfully [[refining]] gear. This appears to be false in all cases.		Some believe that refining gear at certain locations, times of day, or after performing certain rituals will improve the odds of successfully [[refining]] gear. This appears to be false in all cases.

PWpedia>Flyingsoloist: +Section: "Meaning of the term 'FB' "; copied in from discussion generated during merge of Call to Duty

2011-07-18T16:12:48Z

+Section: "Meaning of the term 'FB' "; copied in from discussion generated during merge of Call to Duty

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	'''In short:''' Weapon damage +s and -s affects weapon multiplier, not final damage.		'''In short:''' Weapon damage +s and -s affects weapon multiplier, not final damage.
			<br><br>

			==Meaning of the term "FB"==

			:'''''"The history of the term is not just the literal translation but the cultural reception and, in this case, misconception.'' - Mauntille (of Heaven's Tear)'''

			Some people believe that the term "FuBen" (or "FB") is the Chinese word for "Iron Tablet", the quest item received in the Malaysian version of Perfect World for the [[Call to Duty]] quests. Similarly, some believe that it is short for "First Battle" after the name of the Winged Elf FB19 quest. Over the years, other post hoc explanations for the term have popped up including "Fierce Battle", "Final Boss", and the like.

			Truth be told, the original Chinese (副本, for which the Pinyin transcription actually is "fuben") translates closest to "duplicate object", "copy of", or "instance". Most [[Dungeons]] in the game have special mechanics under which they operate, which are different to the world map. In order for a "tabber" (the one with the quest tablets) to activate the quest, they must have lead of the squad. Following with dungeon mechanics, if ''you'' have lead of the squad in an instance, it is ''your'' instance. ''Your instance'' is commonly referred to as ''your FB''.

			Adding more fuel to the "Iron Tablet" myth is the fact that only the dungeons associated with Call to Duty quests are referred to as "FB"s. However, this is merely because these dungeons are designed for a specific level. Dungeons like [[Forgotten Frostland]] and [[Twilight Temple]] spread across a range of levels and are used for more than just a quest at level x.

			'''In short:''' "FB" is short for "FuBen", which is the Pinyin transcription of "副本", which means "instance" in this context.

			For more information see:<br>
			[http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=617601 What does FB stand for?]<br>
			[http://translate.google.com/translate_t?hl=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1440&bih=707&q=%E5%89%AF%E6%9C%AC&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&sa=X&ei=xBcfTtWKE8PKiAKuzaC7Aw&ved=0CBgQrgYwAA#zh-CN\|en\|%E5%89%AF%E6%9C%AC Google Translate of 副本]
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PWpedia>Sangodoc: Spacing fix

2011-04-13T02:22:25Z

Spacing fix

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	For more information see:<br>		For more information see:<br>
	[http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=183572 +1% Crit Arrow Myth]<br>		[http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=183572 +1% Crit Arrow Myth]<br>
	[http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=233461 1% Crit Arrow Against Rules?]<br>		[http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=233461 1% Crit Arrow Against Rules?]
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	==Drop Rate Myths==		==Drop Rate Myths==
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	The [http://www.pwdatabase.com/pwi/ Perfect World Database] site also lists the drop rates for most items from most mobs, and is reasonably (but not completely) accurate. Be sure that "/pwi/" is in the URL path when using that site to get the PWI information (click the American flag if it is missing from the URL path).		The [http://www.pwdatabase.com/pwi/ Perfect World Database] site also lists the drop rates for most items from most mobs, and is reasonably (but not completely) accurate. Be sure that "/pwi/" is in the URL path when using that site to get the PWI information (click the American flag if it is missing from the URL path).
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	==Random Drop Distribution==		==Random Drop Distribution==
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	'''In short:''' Random drop distribution really is random, even when it doesn't feel that way.		'''In short:''' Random drop distribution really is random, even when it doesn't feel that way.
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	==Elemental Sharding for Magic Weapons==		==Elemental Sharding for Magic Weapons==
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	For more information see:<br>		For more information see:<br>
	[http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?p=7124212#post7124212 Which is Preferred and why?] (testing no shards vs. elemental shards vs. magic shards)		[http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?p=7124212#post7124212 Which is Preferred and why?] (testing no shards vs. elemental shards vs. magic shards)
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	==Refining Odds Myths==		==Refining Odds Myths==
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	[http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=541751 Refining for cheap] (the definitive thread on refining)<br>		[http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=541751 Refining for cheap] (the definitive thread on refining)<br>
	The [[Refining#Refining Without Dragon Orbs\|Refining Without Dragon Orbs]] section of the [[refining]] page for specific refining rates.		The [[Refining#Refining Without Dragon Orbs\|Refining Without Dragon Orbs]] section of the [[refining]] page for specific refining rates.
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	==Reduced EXP/SP After Reducing Max HP==		==Reduced EXP/SP After Reducing Max HP==
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	[http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?p=6848691#post6848691 Sharpened Tooth Arrow EXP reduction research results]<br>		[http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?p=6848691#post6848691 Sharpened Tooth Arrow EXP reduction research results]<br>
	[http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=501002 Sharpened Tooth Arrow Explained]		[http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=501002 Sharpened Tooth Arrow Explained]
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	==Weapon damage reductions and increases==		==Weapon damage reductions and increases==
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	'''In short:''' Weapon damage +s and -s affects weapon multiplier, not final damage.		'''In short:''' Weapon damage +s and -s affects weapon multiplier, not final damage.
			<br><br>

PWpedia>Sangodoc: /* Crit Arrow */ Updated for crit% fix

2011-04-13T02:20:37Z

Crit Arrow: Updated for crit% fix

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	:'''GM Quote on using crit arrows: ''"This 'trick' doesn't actually work, so no, you won't get banned for it."'' - Surtur'''		:'''GM Quote on using crit arrows: ''"This 'trick' doesn't actually work, so no, you won't get banned for it."'' - Surtur'''

	There are some arrows that have a 1% crit bonus. Some people have assumed that this is a character buff because it ~~affects~~ what your stats show, rather than a property of the arrow when fired, and thus ~~have~~ equipped "crit arrows" in order to increase their critical hit rate. However, '''this does not work'''.		There are some arrows that have a 1% crit bonus. Some people have assumed that this was actually a character buff, because it used to affect what your stats would show, rather than appearing to be a property of the arrow when fired, and thus they equipped "crit arrows" in order to increase their critical hit rate. However, '''this does not work'''.

	The "crit arrow" has been tested numerous times, and when a large objective sample has been used, the difference between having one equipped or not has never been statistically significant.		The "crit arrow" has been tested numerous times, and when a large objective sample has been used, the difference between having one equipped or not has never been statistically significant.
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	If this trick ''did'' work, you would be utilizing an unauthorized exploit to get an advantage in the game, which is bannable under the [http://www.perfectworld.com/about/terms Terms of Service] agreement you made when signing up to play the game.		If this trick ''did'' work, you would be utilizing an unauthorized exploit to get an advantage in the game, which is bannable under the [http://www.perfectworld.com/about/terms Terms of Service] agreement you made when signing up to play the game.

	'''In short:''' ~~Yes, equipping~~ a "crit arrow" ~~will ''appear'' to increase your stats, but it~~ will only actually increase your crit rate when firing the arrows.		It should be noted that, since the Genesis expansion, having a crit arrow equipped no longer affects your crit% stat.

			'''In short:''' Equipping a "crit arrow" will only actually increase your crit rate when firing the arrows.

	For more information see:<br>		For more information see:<br>
	[http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=183572 +1% Crit Arrow Myth]<br>		[http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=183572 +1% Crit Arrow Myth]<br>
	[http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=233461 1% Crit Arrow Against Rules?]<br>		[http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=233461 1% Crit Arrow Against Rules?]<br>


	==Drop Rate Myths==		==Drop Rate Myths==

PWpedia>Sangodoc: /* Refining Odds Myths */ Added Chienkun Stones

2011-03-08T04:54:48Z

Refining Odds Myths: Added Chienkun Stones

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	The only things that are known to affect your odds of refining are:		The only things that are known to affect your odds of refining are:
	#The level of the refine.		#The level of the refine.
	#The items consumed when refining: Dragon Orbs, Tienkang Stones, and ~~Tisha~~ Stones.		#The items consumed when refining: Dragon Orbs, Tienkang Stones, Tisha Stones, and Chienkun Stones.

	Dragon Orbs will give you a 100% success rate, provided that the refine level is not above the level of the orb that you are using. The other refining rates have been obtained by a large number of tests by players.		Dragon Orbs will give you a 100% success rate, provided that the refine level is not above the level of the orb that you are using. The other refining rates have been obtained by a large number of tests by players.
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	[http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=541751 Refining for cheap] (the definitive thread on refining)<br>		[http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=541751 Refining for cheap] (the definitive thread on refining)<br>
	The [[Refining#Refining Without Dragon Orbs\|Refining Without Dragon Orbs]] section of the [[refining]] page for specific refining rates.		The [[Refining#Refining Without Dragon Orbs\|Refining Without Dragon Orbs]] section of the [[refining]] page for specific refining rates.


	==Reduced EXP/SP After Reducing Max HP==		==Reduced EXP/SP After Reducing Max HP==