ApolloAndy wrote: So the implication of this (for those that can't do math) is doing a mission before the stack is fully recharged (unless you're in the middle of grinding it down or you're about to go away for 12 hours) is a terrible idea. For instance, if you jump in before the last stack resets you get 80, 60, 40, 20 whereas for the exact same amount of work, you could get 100, 80, 60, 40 which is +80% if you wait for the reset.
walkyourpath wrote: Yes, and a corollary to your point is that you have to factor in completion time for optimal clearing. A 2 1/2 day sub (60 hrs.) essentially offers you a maximum of 5 full refreshes, but you'd have to join almost as soon as they start in order to get that many in. Assuming it takes you 2 hours to clear both subs (that may be a really generous estimate given the scaling), optimal start times for clearing would be (working backwards): 1. 2 hours before the subs close (58 hrs. in) 2. 14 hours before that (44 hrs. in) 3. 14 hours before that (30 hrs. in) 4. 14 hours before that (16 hrs. in) 5. 14 hours before that (2 hrs. in) Working backwards helps you plan your attack best to maximize points if you plan to grind it out for top positioning in the event. That being said, given that for this event it seems that rubberbanding is based on the overall event leaders and not just the leader of your main bracket, it's easy enough to get in 2-3 refreshes and stay toward the top of your main bracket and eliminate much of the stress and time suck. I've been hitting the challenge mission (highest points offered) for 3-4 refreshes, and only clearing other nodes for the last refresh or sometimes 2, and I've got a comfortable 20K lead on my main bracket right now.