What converts to what?

[Scarlet Shocker]

When I convert something using either a chainsaw or a converter, what do I get?

 

I'm talking specifically about crafted invention recipes - once I've crafted it, then I want something different, how do I know what I'm likely to get?

 

I've noticed a pattern one a few sets. They don't seem to just change randomly - but I've not yet been able to discern if they are grouped into categories or there is some other defined way of changing them.

 

Is there perhaps a recursive tree pattern?

 

I is puzzled. Is there an answer?

[lemming]

It's actually random within level ranges.

This thread has the possibilities and I've found the popmenu useful.

 

 

[Scarlet Shocker]

useful info. Lots of reading. many thanks

[Uun]

I do a fair amount of converter roulette, generally with enhancements crafted from recipe drops. Unless I'm trying to get a specific piece for my own use, I almost never convert within set. 

• Unless I happen to get one of the few uncommon sets that are worth something (i.e., Red Fortune), I'll convert from uncommon to rare. This requires converting within category (2 converters). Your chances of getting a rare depend on how many sets there are within a category at the level of the enhancement. There is only one uncommon travel set in each category (Running, Jumping, Flying, etc.) so you're guaranteed to get a rare. Same goes for sets like Defense Debuff, Hold and Stun where there's only one uncommon in each level range (although the level ranges do overlap at 20-30). It becomes trickier with larger categories like Melee Damage, Ranged Damage, Melee AoE and Ranged AoE, which have multiple uncommons in each level range and your chances of getting a rare converting within category are lower. Rather than rolling the dice on a larger category, I'll usually convert within rarity (1 converter) until I get a set that guarantees me a rare when I convert within category. (There are several categories that tend to be more valuable. If I get an uncommon Defense or Resist Damage, I'll convert within category.)
• Once I've converted from uncommon to rare, or if I started with a rare, I'll convert within rarity until I get something that I think will sell at a good price (generally at least 2,000,000 inf). I look not only at the recent sale price, but at the number of bids vs. the number of sellers. If there are more sellers than buyers I'll convert again. I typically list at 500,000 or 1,000,000 inf below the price I'm targeting. I'll let listings sit for at least a week or two before I'll pull them.

I don't spend a lot of time doing this, maybe 5-10 minutes at the end of each play session. 

[KC4800]

I also do this.