Quote Originally Posted by Greatguardian View Post
If these "tests" illustrate just one thing, it's that even the JP community reps probably do not have any access to the code or the ability to gain such access from the Devs.
The more I think about about this sort of thing, the worse I feel for the community teams of all nations. They've gone out of their way to provide information on multiple occasions, and all we players can often do is say "Thanks but we know that already." It seems like we have access to the same testing methods, sadly, if not quite the same information and resources.

I was pretty snappy about a possible sample size of one earlier, but now that I think about it in this context, I wouldn't blame the guy if that were the case. There may be deadlines for replies; getting hit 5,000+ times takes a while.

There should be accurate spreadsheets or other plug-stuff-in game mechanic simulations available for these folks who have to discuss game mechanics with a group of people who are dedicated to complaining about game mechanics.