So, as of yesterday, there were only two guns left that I needed to complete the full collection. For me, The Full collection is all the raid weapons (VoG and CE) and all the currently available Exotics.
I thought I'd tried everything... Until I found out the one thing I hadn't... And IT WORKED!
First off I better tell you that the two guns I was missing were both Raid Fusion Rifles. Coincidentally enough I also desired a 3rd Fatebringer for my final Character.
So off into the Vault I toured. Thanks to LFG for helping me find a great group that all wanted to run VoG Oracles thru Gorgon Chest three consecutive times.
Second run - Fatebringer
Third run - Praetorian Foil
Tonight was Crota's turn. Again LFG was able to help me find a crew to get it done in short order.
First run - Light of The Abyss
PERFECT!!! But what's the secret you ask?
Here It Is === After my first Vault run with nothing to show for my collection other than another Patience and Time (quickly sharded), and feeling moderately discouraged, I attempted something new.
(I'm also the guy that goes down and hides to take out the hidden left Oracle, then continue with running the Aegis for the Templar.)
So, on the Second run I decide to Equip my Timur's Lash for the Templar (as I said, I'm running Relic so no need for a primary), and POOF... Fatebringer!
Now comes the third trip through this trifecta of tribulation (see what I did there). After my last experience, you just know I've got Perun's Fire equipped in my secondary slot for the Oracles (hidden left remember, so the Vision of Confluence is all I needed there), and POOF... Praetorian Foil! (FINALLY)
So tonight you better believe I've got the Perun's Fire equipped through the whole damn Crota's End Raid. Right from the Abyss to Crota himself. It never left my side. A quick visit to the postmaster afterwards to fetch (POOF... You guessed it) the Light of The Abyss.
Didn't even second guess myself. Went straight there fully anticipating to find it there waiting for me, and had ZERO disappointment.
How's that for a change when dealing with RNG. No disappointment, and certain predictability. Who Knew?
TL:DR
1. Equip your Iron Banner equivalent of the Weapon you desire.
2. Make sure all your inventory slots are full for that weapon category.
3. Run the appropriate portion of the Raid (didn't matter if I used it or not), and
4. Visit the postmaster to collect your most sought after desires. (Weapon, that is)
Don't believe me? Check my kills with the Foil and the Light. A few tonight with the Foil, but that's it.
Try for yourself, and reveal your richly deserved rewards in the posts below.
[b]Edit[/b]
Well, I guess I debunked my own topic. BUT ONLY SORT OF! I haven't fully given up that this technique makes a difference -- Here's why:
Tonight was Crota again (runs 2&3) for those of you keeping track. And I figured I'll go for the heavies tonight. Already have multiples of the Song and the Hunger, but meh... What's a theory unless you try it out again yourself.
I'm not going into the technique details - see above for the TL:DR synopsis.
2nd run - Radegast's Fury equipped (and used) Dragons Breath at the post-master.
3rd run - Jolder's Hammer equipped (and used) Thunderlord waiting for me this time.
Not sure if it matters, but 'like type' for 'like type' still, only this time Exotic versions, not the Raid versions I was looking/trying for.
Only thing I can think of, was the first three tries, I only had the IB weapon [i]equipped[/i] (not used) and this time I used the BeJeezus out of both, 'cause who wants to carry a guy not contributing to the final fight.
Anyways that's the update, er Edit. What've your findings been, when trying [b][i][u]THIS LITTLE TRICK[/u][/i][/b]?
(I'm five for five on [u]Type[/u] for [u]Type[/u])
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POOF there goes my life.
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Edited by BerserkOne: 4/19/2015 6:51:47 PMWow, great! I have not for the life of me been able to get Praedyth's Timepiece (even though my raid buddy's got it four times). Next time I'll get it for sure by equipping my... CURSE YOU LORD SALADIN!!!
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That's not a coincidence or anything man.
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Take off your tin hat. Nothing more than a series of random events and you hoping that there's a pattern in a random drop. LMFAO
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I had time to kill so I tried going for Preatorian Foil...got Preadyths Revenge instead, I think you just got lucky man...
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This myth has been busted 100 times over by me. I [b]always[/b] use Efrideet's Spear throughout CE and I have gotten maybe 2-3 black hammers.
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*facepalm* Next up....wear underwear on your head and you'll get a ghorn!
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This theory has been busted 50 times over by me alone. I [b]always[/b] use Efrideet's Spear throughout CE and I have gotten maybe 2-3 black hammers ever.
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THE SECRET REVEALED [spoiler]You got extremely lucky with RNG[/spoiler]
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Does seem like I get good things when my inventory is full...I got the vex when my primary weapons were full and a suros from a different run.
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I always have a sniper rifle equipped for Crota, whether I'm swordbearer or not, and I haven't been able to get a single Black Hammer.
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Instructions not clear got my dick stuck in a ceiling fan
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Took me 65 try's to get my first fatebringer last week. I equipped full vog armour has all the weapons on me and wore chatterwhite and the titan mark....BOOM fatebringer.
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Edited by Killengz: 4/19/2015 6:49:27 PMCool ill try it
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Reply so I can read later? :p
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lolno it's called RNG. I have every raid weapon, and never went out of my way to try these dumb methods out.
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Ive known about this for awhile now. I'd always tell my bf if he wants a specific gun from a raid to use that type of gun or equip a lot of then and it does work. :) 9 times out of ten. Dont believe it? Try it out.
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I got the word of crota 9 times in a row until I switched to a scout for the crota fight and got the fang. I do believe your onto something here
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Edited by WolfRidge: 4/19/2015 3:41:41 PMGame developers hate this secret trick. lol
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Came for a pasta bake recipe. I am disappoint.
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Sounds like Gyms hate this muscle gaining trick Casinos hate this gambling trick Now buy my stuff lol.
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Coincidence. I do crota hard a lot. I use a scout EVERY TIME. I've got probably twice as many WOCs drop. I always use VoC all the way through VoG. I've had every type of raid weapon drop multiple times. There's ZERO relationship. It's random.
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When I read the title my mind immediately went to "Porn ads".
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Edited by razordude: 4/19/2015 10:25:15 AMI ran crota with felwinter's lie and all secondary slots full. The postmaster had swordbreaker waiting for me. But.. switched to sniper at crota himself obviously.
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I've literally been running a sniper every time I have beaten Crota and he still will not drop the Black Hammer so not sure your idea works for me. Coincidentally I get Light of the Abyss at least once a week and have for months now.
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I've had similar luck in the weapons department. I've told my friends this theory and they don't buy it. I think it increases your chances, but is not a 100% thing to get what you want. After all, HoC hasn't dropped for a few friends of mine on a raid, but I know they have a rocket launcher equipped.