Discovery and itemization
Discovering equipment
Josh Greenfield described hiding item stats until an item is discovered on the server, and withholding initial dungeon-journal guidance. He also stressed that classes and content can change.[1]
He envisaged smaller power increases between tiers and equipment useful for particular enemies or environments.[1]
These statements describe design intent. They do not establish that all data is inaccessible, that a model corresponds to an obtainable item, or that one equipment setup is best.
Reading the wiki's equipment evidence
Use Items to find the reference, then check its source and game version before relying on it. The following distinctions help when an article has only partial evidence:
| Evidence available | What to check next |
|---|---|
| Named item in an announcement | Find a full tooltip before filling its numeric fields. |
| Datamined model or record | Confirm the Forever build and identify whether the item is obtainable. |
| Tooltip screenshot | Record rank, level, equipment, and active effects that could influence displayed values. |
| Observed drop | Identify the encounter and conditions; one drop cannot establish its probability. |
| Proposed best-in-slot list | Look for a stated comparison method and verified values for the activity it covers. |
For an encounter guide, explain what was observed and what players did in response. Keep an untested strategy visibly separate from a successful attempt, and retain the build number when a later update changes the result.
Evidence still needed
Observed item-discovery behavior with exact build; Full item tooltips and acquisition records; Controlled tests of environment-specific effects; Encounter observations tied to a recorded attempt
Record the Forever build, observation date, and a source or screenshot. Update the article and remove only the tasks your evidence resolves.
Related references
Items · Dungeons · Legacy system · Project:Data policy
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Robin Baird, Campsites, Horizontal Progression, and More, MMORPG.com, 15 September 2026. Interview with Josh Greenfield and Jeff Parrott; accessed 17 September 2026.