I've noticed all of the issues people have complained about so far. The
problem (like most grouping problems) are usually the worst in "pick-up
groups" and nonexistent in regular and guild groups. Otherwise most systems
work pretty well. When doing FFA's I tell people to count five corpses then
loot the sixth one (assuming a six-member party). With "honorable" people
it works pretty well.

What galls me the most are the rash of characters named "Aaaba" and
"Aaada" (the three a's is NOT a typo here). Obviously these character names
were decided purely to go first in alpha loot. With a character name
starting with "S" I'm usually one of the last to loot. Even in "honorable"
groups - when we do the 5pp or item loot - I often don't get my turn.
However - I usually am with my guildmates who will split their share with me
in those cases - often even when I don't ask!

Slyde