Talk:Boost Calculation Guide/@comment-109.145.61.205-20120303025603/@comment-4709795-20120304011538

Indeed, it is a simplification of the process. Remember, there are kids around here who haven't even learned about percentages yet. This was aimed at those people who either haven't learned, or forgot how to calculate percentages. Yes, there are much simpler methods to calculate the total, but only if you know the basics of calculating percentages to begin with. Writing out the equations in an algebraic style would not be useful for these people.

This Wiki is about DragonVale, not giving math lessons, but people will inevitably want to know what the earnings will be for a dragon with boosts involved. Making an earnings chart for every dragon, with every possible combination of Boosts, would just be a bit much. It's kind of like that old saying that if you teach a man to fish, they can eat for a lifetime.

@OP: if you have some helpful ideas on how this page could be improved, please feel free to contact me. Just remember that the page is intentionally geared towards providing [b]very simplified[/b] instructions for people to follow. I am actually a quite educated adult, and beg to differ that I have "poor math skills". However, I am not a teacher, and cannot claim to be an expert in creating lesson plans. Constructive criticism creates positive change. Personal attacks only serve to create a hostile environment.