Earning PED in Entropia Universe with a DPS service can be profitable. It’s also one of the player run services that requires skill. I wanted to take a moment to look at this particular earning method. It’s something you don’t see everyday and something few players know about. Maybe it’s a service you want or maybe even one you need! Demand for DPS services is set to skyrocket soon so let’s take a look at what it is and how it works!
What Is DPS Servcie?
DPS service stands for Damage Per Second. It’s a hunting service. And this is the reason not just any EU player can offer it. I recently spoke to Green Toker 1987. He’s an earnPED member who offers a well known DPS service. I wanted to find out more about exactly what it is he does and why. Much of the information from this article came directly from Toker’s experience running a DPS service.
One of the most common reasons people will hire for a DPS service is event related. A lot of times Toker gets hired because there is a specific mob that needs to be killed. This can be done in a team setting or solo. Often people will request a team setting when a mob has a high regeneration rate. They may also request team setting when they need both damage dealt and may need healing while hunting.
In this case Toker is acting as both a hunter for hire and a healer for hire. Since he also does healing for hire he has the right equipment for both. This is also beneficial when he solo hunts. Should he start to take damage he has the appropriate FAP to survive the encounter.
Solo DPS Services
So why would someone hire Green Toker 1987 for solo DPS services? After all hunting is half the fun! Well there are special circumstances when it makes sense. Sometimes event mobs drop rare items. Other times there are event items that can be looted faster by two players rather than one. In these instances it makes sense to hire another experienced hunter. Maybe you want to farm event tokens. You may be trying to loot a rare event item. Having two people in the field hunting stacks the odds in your favor.
Another important reason would be if you can’t hunt. Sometimes event mobs are simply too tough for you to take on alone. Other times you may have to watch your skill levels to avoid causing problems with competitions you’re in. I often times have to scale back my hunting to be sure I can compete in the next Mayhem event. These are all great examples of when a DPS service can come in handy.
What To Look For In A DPS Service
If you are considering hiring a hunter for DPS service be sure and look for a few things. The first thing you want to look at is their defense skills. Many of you know I am big on defense and regularly farm evade skills at Zychion Citadel. Second you want to look at the weapon they are using. You want to be sure it delivers the amount of damage per second you are looking for. Also be sure to consider the weapons efficiency and decay rate.
Lastly a good DPS service provider will also consider using amps, sights and scopes. Amps will add to the damage per second they can deliver. Scopes and Sights will add to the cost to kill. It will increase the decay and therefore increase the cost of the service but that may be beneficial.
This is because it’s believed that HOF’s and ATH’s are tied to cost-to-kill. Current theory holds that the max multiplier you can hit is the cost of action x 10,000. This is what results in All Time Highs. By adding Scopes and Sights the increased decay increases the cost to kill and therefore the potential payout. Especially important during some events.
Other DPS Gear
In addition to looking at the weapon set up look at their other gear. Do they have increased reload speed using an Ares Ring Improved or an Ares Ring Modified? Can they use a Summer Ring 2017 to improve their defense stats? You will also want to find out what type or armor they will be using and which Enhancers if any.
You really want to look at the entire hunting set up. Make sure they have everything exactly how you want it. If you are not happy with the equipment they are planning to use see if there’s a way you can help. Remember that you want to find a hunter who properly meets your needs. This will usually mean having the right skills as well as the right equipment.
Pills And Add Ons
Don’t be afraid to ask about add on services. Some hunters for hire will have special pills they can take like Modified Neurostim. These pills can further increase their reload speed and damage per second. Other pills will help save time by auto-looting creatures killed. Some hunters offering DPS services will have additional capabilities through pills that you can add for a small additional fee.
Some hunters will prefer to supply their own pills, enhancers and other consumables for a mark up. Others will prefer that you provide them for use during the hunt. Be sure and negotiate the deal that works for you financially and meets your needs in game.
Paying For DPS Services
As with all things in EU paying a hunter for hire for DPS services is negotiable. Some hunters for hire are happy having their decay covered and possibly getting a tip. You will expected to supply the shrapnel they need for the hunt. Others may require a flat fee per hour but this is rare. Usually the best hunters with the best gear can demand the best rates.
Other common negotiation points are loot split and reporting. One of the reasons for having your DPS service provider in a team is to track loot. This keeps the hunter from keeping part of the loot and not telling you. Keep in mind that a lot of hunters also stream. Especially the higher level hunters.
You may be able to watch your hunter live on streaming services like Twitch. This makes the experience more enjoyable while keeping everyone honest. Whatever you negotiate remember that it has to work for both you and the service provider. If you have someone willing to work for decay please remember to tip. Even if they come back with a net loss they took time out of their day to work for you. You can generate a lot of good will, and future service discounts, with even small tips.
Starting Your Own DPS Service
There are several earnPED members who already provide these services. Members include: Green Toker 1987, Sarah SaraWatson Watson and Steve StevieB Braggs. You may be able to offer these services by utilizing our Ninja Rental Program to rent the gear you would need.
With the upcoming mission system upgrade these services are likely to be in even higher demand. In the meantime be sure and check back often for new articles and guides. We are busy trying to add new content. There are also Videos and Offers that help out members earn PED. Remember that being an earnPED member is always FREE so Join Us today and start growing your PEDcard!
