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Re: PP Packet terraforming - 10 rules

Sun, 18 September 2005 17:41

mazda

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Dyrham wrote on Tue, 13 September 2005 11:23

also anyone know is it better to try with one big packet or several smaller ones or is the chance of terraforming the same

mazda wrote

On the assumption that part amounts can terraform then it is better to send lots of small packets.

Well that assumption appears to be wrong in a fashion.
Part packets can terraform, but the odds are reduced to match the part-size of the packet.

So a 210kT packet will get 2x50% chances and 1x5% chance at terraforming (as an example).
So in effect it mean that the packet is deconstructed at the other end and you can't get something (extra terra) for nothing.

This gives interesting statistical effects.
If I send 3 packets of 70kT then there is a 4% chance of getting 3 lots of terra.
This is much higher than the chance of sending a 210kT packet and having it broken up into 100, 100 and 10 which has only a 1.25% chance.
I reckon it is that kind of test that will cast a bit more light on this.

So more work to do ...

[Updated on: Mon, 19 September 2005 15:21]

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