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LordCantiX · Aug 31, 2006, 03:21 PM // 15:21

when you have a wand with Halves casting time of <attribute> spells (Chance: 20%) and a off hand with Halves casting time of <attribute> spells (Chance: 20%) does it stack to a 40% chance or is it still a 20% chance?

Shield · Aug 31, 2006, 07:58 PM // 19:58

One of the many times this has been tested was reported here.

The check for each mod is an independent event. If the math doesn't make sense to you, maybe this explanation will help.

If not, try the examples here.

Savio · Sep 02, 2006, 06:25 AM // 06:25

Alright, cleaning up this thread: the probability is not 36/4. Anyone who says 36/4 is screwing up their math and I'm tired of it. It is 32/4. Here's a graphical presentation I put together a while back:

(You could have also computed the half recharge by subtracting the quarter and normal percentages from 1.)

Just to note though, for halved skill recharge you cannot get quarter recharge since the July 17 update. But we're talking about casting time here which still can achieve quarter cast.

Aug 31, 2006, 03:21 PM // 15:21	#1
LordCantiX Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2006 Profession: N/Mo	Halves casting weapons when you have a wand with Halves casting time of <attribute> spells (Chance: 20%) and a off hand with Halves casting time of <attribute> spells (Chance: 20%) does it stack to a 40% chance or is it still a 20% chance?

Sep 02, 2006, 06:25 AM // 06:25	#3
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	Alright, cleaning up this thread: the probability is not 36/4. Anyone who says 36/4 is screwing up their math and I'm tired of it. It is 32/4. Here's a graphical presentation I put together a while back: (You could have also computed the half recharge by subtracting the quarter and normal percentages from 1.) Just to note though, for halved skill recharge you cannot get quarter recharge since the July 17 update. But we're talking about casting time here which still can achieve quarter cast. __________________ People are stupid.

Aug 31, 2006, 07:58 PM // 19:58	#2
Shield Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wisconsin	One of the many times this has been tested was reported here. The check for each mod is an independent event. If the math doesn't make sense to you, maybe this explanation will help. If not, try the examples here.