> 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

My favorite method of looting in as far as monetary gain is concerned is
master-looting. Of course this does not always work well with pick-up
groups, but generally it is fair as long as the master looter is
trustworthy. He loots everything and splits the cash/FS items either at the
end of the night or when someone has to leave.

This seems to work great for us when money is an issue to entire party.
Lately however we have reserved most money and FS loots for the clerics
because Peridots can easily burn a hole in their wallets, as well as wizards
who need it for PoH trips (250 plat per gate is hella expensive when you
have to evac ever so often).

Sartori D'Elsiraad <The Companions>
Bard of Kelethin of the 50th Chorus
Veeshan