The bad side of reforging for perfection (Destiny)

by iconicbanana, C2-H5-OH + NAD, Portland, OR, Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 09:29 (3802 days ago) @ unoudid

I picked up a Timur's Lash during the last Iron Banner and spent around 30 motes of light rerolling it and still didn't come up with a combination I liked so I vaulted it. Fast forward to yesterday, I spent another 30-40 motes of light reforging yet again. I finally gave up when I was at 8 motes left and have this roll now.

Truesight IS (would have preferred Steadyhand IS)
Spray and Play (Happy with this)
Armor Piercing/Flared Magwell/Explosive Rounds
Who's Next (Would have loved Luck in The Chamber/Final Round/Crowd Control/Third Eye)

I have spent around 60-70 motes of light on this weapon that I am mildly happy with. It's not the end of the world, but that's around 3 weeks of playing worth of motes of light. Just crazy to think about how much time was wasted on getting this roll.

Yeah, the reason Syphax's music choices for his vid were so joyous was due to the fact that he had a great roll originally and ruined it trying to get unflinching, then spent another 30 rolls to get it back to the original.

I personally think 60-70 motes is a small price. You get the right roll and it's the difference between a vicious primary option versus a gun that you never use. I'd love a Timur with Steadyhand/Spray and Play/Field Scout/Third Eye; I'd probably spend 100 motes to get it because I'd use it forever.