104783-any-rough-eta-on-the-rune-rng-change

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Hello,
Recently, a developer commented on a post regarding the nature of RNG and rune slots on items, and claimed that "sometime in the future" there would be a change in place that guaranteed a minimum of 3 rune slots on Superb quality items.While we're all very excited about this change, we are now losing our minds in anticipation over it.Basically, we're killing bosses in Genetic Archives... and in doing so, unlocking the ability to purchase new and shiny items off of the Elder Gem vendor. The problem? Knowing the rune change is "coming soon" means we're now sitting on our hands, waiting ever so patiently for news on when we can actually purchase these items and guarantee the min 3x runes, because as it is, right now - buying them is a sucker bet. Until the possibility of 2 is removed, you'd be insane to buy an item off of the vendor.
 
I'm not saying we're screaming NOW! NOW! NOW! but rather, any sort of general, vague idea on just how long this change may end up being could go a long way re: peace of mind.Additionally, there was talk of possibly adding a feature that allows for "adding/changing rune slots" to pre-existing gear.
Another issue this has caused has been how we look at raid drops. Instead of seeing a 2-socket item and thinking, well this is poop who wants this garbage? we now have to consider EVERY possible drop as some day being capable of having the best / more rune slots available.A lot of guilds use systems for loot distribution that include points systems such as DKP, loot prioritization / wheels based on who-got-what-last, and general loot councils. Trying to play the game of "well I kind of want this because the devs -sort of- promised a loose idea of more rune slots being available to add in the future, but taking this item now on the hopes that that change some day comes may be something I end up regretting (if it never comes)" can be a fickle beast.Can we get any sort of semi-confirmation that this feature will be implemented? Can we raid now and distribute our garbage drops with the hopes the ability to make them better will some day be implemented?I think I speak for a lot of raiders when I say the rune slot changes to items are hands down the biggest feature you could possibly be adding to your game right now. Content drops? New zones? New raids? Yeah, none of that really matters to us right now in comparison. The rune slot change is the single-most wanted change to this game that we're constantly monitoring these forums for, regarding new information, constantly. Any new information would be greatly appreciated!
 	
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Hello,
Recently, a developer commented on a post regarding the nature of RNG and rune slots on items
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			What he means is... it's probably gonna be a while.	
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