Multiple games idling ?

[.hazu]

I'm very new to this Idle Master.
Does multiple games idling still works ? i read some issues that idling multiple games will drop card drop rate.
Sry if someone has post something like this before but i tried searching the discussion but cant find any answer, by any chance if i miss something could someone post the thread link ?
Thx ~

[Glimmer]

It worked last time I checked about a week ago, although adding a second game increased the timer 3 times normal.

[.hazu]

that means we need to idle longer than usual if idling multiple games ?

[Glimmer]

Yes

[meow]

lol wtf are you on about.. the timer has nothing to do with the idle time. It is how often the program checks if the games drops are done.

[Glimmer]

When I mentioned timer I meant the interval between receiving cards, not the interval between Idle Master checking for cards. Playing multiple games does not alter the frequency of Idle Master's check. Playing multiple games will increase the interval between receiving cards.

[HellRider]

The author once explained that you can safely idle multiple games for up to 2 hours each, as cards don't drop for games you haven't played for 2 hours yet.
After you've played/idled a game for 2 hours you become eligible to get cards, then however, you have best chances to get cards if you play/idle single game, if you play multiple games the chance to drop a card is reduced.
Note, this also applies if you play/idle a game with over 2 hours play time and idle at least one other game at the same time.

[Glimmer]

Originally posted by HellRider:

[...]as cards don't drop for games you haven't played for 2 hours yet.

This is no longer 100% true. Some accounts are getting drops prior to the 2 hour mark (I personally get cards consistently at 30 minute marks). Whether you need to idle 2 hours seems to be tied to whether the account has requested a refund, but there has been some contrary reports so it's not certain what governs the requirement.

[HellRider]

Originally posted by Glimmer:

This is no longer 100% true. Some accounts are getting drops prior to the 2 hour mark [...] seems to be tied to whether the account has requested a refund [...] contrary reports so it's not certain what governs the requirement.

Thanks for the information, it sure is interesting why it happens. My previous answer was based entirely on the author's information, as well as on my own experience. I haven't gotten a single card before 2 hours mark, but on numerous occasions I got a card within 2 minutes after 2 hours mark.

[.hazu]

and here i am idling for 7,3 hours and only got 2 card drop ='D

[HellRider]

Originally posted by .hazu:

and here i am idling for 7,3 hours and only got 2 card drop ='D

I noticed similar behaviour with very few games, I had that impression for a while that some games require a lot more time to drop all cards.

[.hazu]

Yup, i finished idling a game around 4 hours before this. I think its all depends on the game too .. or just our luck maybe lol

[PDRasta]

working 4 me fine....

[Abso1ute]

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