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12-11-06, 03:32 AM   #1
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Ni Karma System

Ni Karma System
a raid loot distribution system

The Ni Karma System (NKS) is a roll-bonus-based method of loot distribution for tracking raids. It solves many of the issues with DKP, Zero-sum DKP, and other roll-bonus systems which may not work well with WoW, such as inflation, differences between class/non-class items, rewards for learning dungeons, DKP deficit which crushes new raiders, etc.

Specifically:
* Loot received is generally proportional to time put in. It is fair to new and old raiders. This "fairness" can be tuned to favor one or the other.
* Little to no inflation. It tends towards zero-sum.
* Bonuses for learning an encounter don't break the zero-sum property.
* Difficult to break/collude, without it being obvious.
* Items do not get disenchanted from point competition between players.
* Separate databases for different dungeons, if desired.
* System "feels" fair to the attendees.

NKS is a roll bonus system, where you gather points for raid attendance which can be added to a /roll 100. It specifically deals with WoW's class items vs non-class items issues, inflation, different dungeons, etc. Basically, every issue that bothered me regarding loot distribution systems has been mitigated. This system was designed specifically to work with WoW, without too much bookkeeping.

The system can be tracked using pen and paper, but Mavios of Icecrown wrote a plugin which makes it even easier, and I have been updating and maintaining it. Included is a php website script to display results, too!

The full description of the system is included, plus an html tutorial , plus an overview of other loot systems which shows why this one was created. Once you understand the system, it's pretty straightforward.

If you have implementation issues or questions, I will try to answer them. But please read the description in the download, carefully, before asking.
I just finished uploading this and it's pending approval.

Official website is http://www.knights-who-say-ni.com/NKS
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03-14-09, 03:45 PM   #2
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Link for anyone interested: http://www.wowinterface.com/download...rmaSystem.html
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03-14-09, 04:33 PM   #4
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Doh! thanks
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03-14-09, 08:33 PM   #5
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