Keep in mind that some SSU's won't even have a chance to drop unless you are farming a high enough area.
And yeah, crappy items drop more often than good ones, a first in ARPG's.
Over abundance of certain drops
So I understand what everyone is saying in justification of how the drops are, but I would like to point out the median xl is a mod of radical changes to the fundamental base of D2. There are many interesting SU, SSU, rare set items, and uMOs that many active players do not see in the regular course of a season. In fact, this is highlighted regularly wit season summaries. Rare items are cool, they are healthy for the game, and keep the determined player hunting.
But try to see it from the reverse perspective. Seeing the same 50 items, out of the hundreds and hundreds is not fun, and bluntly discouraging. We all get 400 sigs, we all gear our mercs, we all setup alternative items sets for different specs. It causes players to question what they are doing in the game and why are they wasting time.
I will add that I play this game because it is difficult and frustrating (beyond the D2 nostalgia), and achievements in it actually feel decent. And I know others play it because of that, but with an almost zealous mentality. They will push back saying with the sentiment that this is something along the lines of a request to more drops. And that isnt the case, it is for more diverse drops and a healthy way to extend the time spent in mxl that is fun, rewarding, and a positive experience.
But try to see it from the reverse perspective. Seeing the same 50 items, out of the hundreds and hundreds is not fun, and bluntly discouraging. We all get 400 sigs, we all gear our mercs, we all setup alternative items sets for different specs. It causes players to question what they are doing in the game and why are they wasting time.
I will add that I play this game because it is difficult and frustrating (beyond the D2 nostalgia), and achievements in it actually feel decent. And I know others play it because of that, but with an almost zealous mentality. They will push back saying with the sentiment that this is something along the lines of a request to more drops. And that isnt the case, it is for more diverse drops and a healthy way to extend the time spent in mxl that is fun, rewarding, and a positive experience.