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RfP/s Calculator
Compare Refine Point rates to optimize your Refine strategy
The Refine Dilemma
In Revolution Idle's Minerals system, you'll constantly face a strategic choice when farming Refine Points (RfP):
Quick Loop Strategy
Refine frequently with smaller RfP gains (e.g., every 30-60 seconds). You get constant progression and can compound your gains quickly.
Best when: You're actively playing, or when the next milestone is far away.
Wait for Milestone Strategy
Wait longer to hit a major milestone or weapon level before Refining (e.g., 3-5 minutes). You get a much larger RfP gain in one shot.
Best when: You're close to a breakthrough milestone, playing idle, or the RfP gain is significantly higher (2-3x+).
📝The Question
How This Calculator Helps
This calculator compares the RfP per second (RfP/s) rate of two different strategies side-by-side. Simply enter your expected RfP gain and time for each approach, and it will tell you which is faster and by how much.
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Strategy 1
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🎯Goal
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Strategy 2
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Strategy 1
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Strategy 2
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Understanding the Numbers
Scientific Notation (e notation)
Large numbers in Revolution Idle use scientific notation: 1.5e14 means 1.5 x 10^14 (150,000,000,000,000).
Mantissa: The base number (1.5 in the example)
Exponent: The power of 10 (14 in the example)
RfP per Second
The calculator divides your total RfP gain by the time taken:
RfP/s = (Mantissa x 10^Exponent) / Time
Time to Goal
Enter your target RfP amount in the Goal section, and the calculator will show how long it will take with each strategy:
Time = Goal RfP / RfP per Second
Example Comparison
Strategy 1 (Quick Loop): 2e13 RfP in 45 seconds
RfP/s = 4.44e11
Strategy 2 (Wait for Milestone): 8e13 RfP in 200 seconds
RfP/s = 4.00e11
Result: Strategy 1 is 1.11x faster! Even though Strategy 2 gives 4x more RfP, it takes 4.4x longer, making quick loops the winner.
Goal: If you need 1e15 RfP total, Strategy 1 will get you there in ~37m 34s, while Strategy 2 takes ~41m 40s. Strategy 1 saves you 4m 6s!
When to Use Each Strategy
Quick Loops Win When:
- ✓You're actively playing and can monitor the game frequently
- ✓The RfP gain difference isn't massive (less than 2x compared to waiting longer)
- ✓You want to maximize RfP/s through constant compounding
- ✓The next major milestone is far away (more than 5-10 minutes)
Waiting for Milestones Wins When:
- ✓You're playing idle/AFK and can't actively monitor
- ✓The RfP gain is significantly higher (2-3x+ more) for the wait
- ✓You're close to a weapon level or major milestone (within 1-2 minutes)
- ✓The milestone unlocks exponential improvements to RfP gain
📝Final Advice