Log to plank ratio

[Dovaskus]

I am trying to understand the logic behind this . . . many games i've played recently do this.

How does 20 log = 1 plank? I mean I get it, it's a balancing act, but make the end product use more plank.

1 log should = 2-3 planks at worst.

(I used to work with trees)

[(TTV)OnBrandRP]

It's just for game balance really. I don't really get it myself but a lot of items rely on wood planks so I presume they don't want players able to get those items quickly.

[Blackheart]

And sadly the server setting to adjust the RefinementCostModifier doesn't work at all. Tried adjusting it higher/lower, and it's stuck at the 20:1 it seems.

[Ares]

You're also getting like 50-100 logs out of one tree.... It's just numbers, they're not trying to be realistic about it.

[Dovaskus]

It's not so much about realism, it just hurts my head. The logic behind it doesn't make sense. It's not game breaking at all, but I see other ways that could be balanced. 1:3 plank to log ratio with less logs per tree. More plank:end product ratio would balance it fairly.