![]() For an algorithm to produce random values, it needs to include variables (like X or Y). But as you know from your many years of math experience, two plus two always equals four. They’re basically just math problems that spit out random values. A gamer who loses might blame a loss on the “RNG” that went in their opponent’s favor.f Some RNG Can Be Manipulated sp3n/ShutterstockĪs we mentioned earlier, random number generators are algorithms. In the mind of chess fans, this completely defeats the purpose of chess. While randomness in a fighting game may sound like fun to you or me, some competitive gamers are (understandably) turned off by the idea of losing to lady luck. Imagine if people took a straight competitive game, like chess, and added something like random power-ups. You end up with a lot of pissed off gamers. So what happens when you stick RNG in other competitive games, like CS:GO or DOTA? In an RNG-heavy game like Hearthstone, skill can take a backseat to luck. ![]() And that’s where RNG becomes a contentious subject. If they weren’t, then Tetris wouldn’t be fun, stressful, or unpredictable. There would be no risky or clever moves there would only be the right move. Tetris would be an endless memorization game-like counting down the digits of Pi.Įven some competitive games, like Hearthstone, rely heavily on risk-based mechanics that are more comparable to Yahtzee than they are to Mortal Kombat. It’s what leads to curiosity and risk, and it’s one of the best tools to keep a game fresh. Randomness is what keeps things from becoming monotonous. RNG Keeps Games Fresh (But Can Undermine Skill) JJFarq/Shutterstock There’s an element of randomness in the gameplay, making it unpredictable. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive uses RNG to determine how bullets hit targets, and DOTA 2 uses RNG to determine how often abilities will affect opponents. This isn’t to say that all competitive games avoid RNGs. Competitive multiplayer games like Rocket League and Mortal Kombat are practically devoid of randomness, too. Not every game depends on RNG. Rhythm games like Dance Dance Revolution or Guitar Hero are a great example.
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