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Finding Rares: Insight from a Programmer - Kisanzi - 07-01-2005
For the most part, all that can be said is that it's a predetermined algorythm that determines rare drops. A program that generates a unbiased result whenever certain events occur (i.e. killing an enemy, box, etc.) But if you think of it that way than it isn't "completely" random...only a matter of time and patience.
NOTE: Sounds like you've got an interesting choice of hobbies there DARKMATTER...good luck with your coin flipping!
Finding Rares: Insight from a Programmer - PSOFanatic124 - 07-01-2005
ya kisanzi i see whatcha mean its not completely random but u can say it's atleast a bit random
Finding Rares: Insight from a Programmer - bomber5000uk - 07-01-2005
sorry to jump in but thats not intirley right ya know because if you change ur gamecube clock to 1-2 in th morning and the intrnet timer on 1-player is near 600 or zero than i find it a lot easier to get rares...
Finding Rares: Insight from a Programmer - PSOFanatic124 - 08-01-2005
ooooohhhh cheater lol jk
Finding Rares: Insight from a Programmer - bomber5000uk - 08-01-2005
its not cheating it just saves yur eyes from playin all night but my memory card on the other hand ...
it got trod on by my hefa sister and now i find and anyone playing with me finds loads of materials!!!!
Finding Rares: Insight from a Programmer - PSOFanatic124 - 08-01-2005
well dat sux
Finding Rares: Insight from a Programmer - whiteninja - 08-01-2005
how can it pick a random number without some sort of input?
Finding Rares: Insight from a Programmer - Entei - 09-01-2005
Kisanzi Wrote:A program that generates a unbiased result whenever certain events occur (i.e. killing an enemy, box, etc.)
what do you mean whiteninja? it's does get an input. or is this not what you ment
Finding Rares: Insight from a Programmer - DarkMagician - 10-01-2005
bomber5000uk Wrote:its not cheating it just saves yur eyes from playin all night but my memory card on the other hand ...
it got trod on by my hefa sister and now i find and anyone playing with me finds loads of materials!!!!
OHO! Thought you could post without me knowing, didn't you!? By the way little brother, you spelt Heifer wrong...or did I?
Anyway, It's good you decided to become more active! Who knows! Maybe one day you will be as popular and famed as me! KYAAHAHAHAAH!
By the way, Yes, he IS my brother, so be nice to him you lot!
Also, he cannot use materials at all anymore, and as he gets so many, I GET THE LOT! AHAHAHAHAH! My luck is now 74! Niiice!
Kefka, language please. there are children here. (Bomber)
Finding Rares: Insight from a Programmer - RareHunterAlpha - 11-01-2005
PSOFanatic124 Wrote:dude its programmed to be random and u cant tell whatcha gunna get by rolling the die cuz its just dont work that way
Hey here's a tip, read Computer Fundamentals for Complete Morons. It's a well-known fact that a truly 100% random subroutine is impossible. Even Kefka (who I think hates me) would have to agree with me on that point.