iEVE: 400 Storyline T8 Boxes Scan Loot Analysis [EVE Mobile Tool]

# iEVE: 400 Storyline T8 Boxes Scan Loot Analysis [EVE Mobile Tool] ## Video Description This inaugural episode of iEVE Beta Lab features creator DP conducting a rigorous statistical experiment by opening 400 T8 storyline containers (100 from each of the four factions) to determine the actual drop rates and real value of scanner equipment. The video employs systematic data collection methods to provide EVE Echoes players with detailed analytics and purchase recommendations for the new scanner equipment update. --- ## Core Content ### Experimental Design - **Test Subject**: 400 T8 storyline containers total - 100 each from Amarr, Caldari, Gallente, and Minmatar - **Objectives**: Verify drop rates for 4 new scanner equipment types, calculate average equipment prices, assess container cost-effectiveness - **Data Collection**: Utilized iEVE corporation module's statistics function for precise tracking - **Price Baseline**: Market data from May 6th, 12:00-15:00 Beijing time ### Key Findings **Container Pricing Structure**: - Market Sell Orders: 56.35 million ISK - Market Buy Orders: 35 million ISK - System Estimated Value: 10.95 million ISK **Scanner Equipment Drop Rate Statistics**: - **Amarr** (100 containers): 4 basic + 25 advanced scanners - **Caldari** (100 containers): 7 basic + 9 advanced scanners - **Gallente** (100 containers): 7 basic + 18 advanced scanners - **Minmatar** (100 containers): 6 basic + 21 advanced scanners **Equipment Weighting Pricing Model**: The video introduces an innovative weighting calculation system: - PVP Blue scanner equipment weights: 5 (basic), 10 (advanced) - PVE Red scanner equipment weights: 3 (basic), 6 (advanced) - Break-even price calculated via: (Container cost - Other items value) / Total weight sum **High-Value Item Drops**: - **Caldari containers**: Produced most high-value items (>3 million ISK each) - **Gallente containers**: Surprisingly yielded 4 "Caocao" class items - **Amarr & Minmatar**: Highest advanced scanner equipment output rates ### Data Analysis Conclusions 1. **Cost-Benefit Comparison**: - Buying at sell order prices: Amarr containers most economical (223 million total cost) - Buying at buy order prices: Minmatar containers offer better value (125.39 million total cost) 2. **Market Price Analysis**: - Current scanner equipment market price: 300-400 million ISK (at test time) - Based on 10.95 million/container system value: PVE basic equipment only needs 6.5 million to break even, advanced 13 million - Actual market prices far exceed cost basis; profits absorbed by container prices 3. **Investment Recommendations**: - **Primary advice**: Wait - prices will inevitably decrease - If opening now: Choose Amarr or Minmatar containers - Consider secondary item drops when selecting faction containers - Note: Caldari containers may show price inversion (returns below cost) --- ## Methodological Value This video demonstrates the importance of data-driven decision making: - Establishes reproducible testing protocols - Introduces weighting models for rational pricing - Multi-dimensional comparative analysis (faction, price tiers, secondary outputs) - Provides open-source data to community (via QR code sharing of detailed spreadsheets) --- ## Technical Highlights - Leverages iEVE corporation module's resource list function for data visualization - Provides 4 QR codes for players to download detailed container opening data - Establishes standardized laboratory testing framework applicable to future game mechanics verification --- ## Target Audience - Players planning to purchase T8 storyline containers - Traders interested in scanner equipment markets - Corporation managers needing equipment acquisition cost data - EVE Echoes enthusiasts who appreciate data analysis --- ## Creator Information Creator DP is a programmer-player who developed the iEVE toolkit suite, dedicated to improving the EVE Echoes experience through data and tools. iEVE Beta Lab is a newly launched series welcoming viewer-submitted test ideas. --- ## SEO Keywords EVE Echoes, iEVE, scanner equipment, T8 containers, storyline containers, loot box data, drop rate analysis, equipment pricing, gaming analytics, Beta laboratory, scanner modules, PVP gear, PVE gear, mobile MMO, gaming statistics, container opening