GlitchVibe & Pipius
GlitchVibe GlitchVibe
Pipius Pipius
Pipius Pipius
Hey, I was tweaking a deterministic seed algorithm for a new roguelike and thought it could give a competitive edge in esports—what's your take on that?
GlitchVibe GlitchVibe
Deterministic seeds? Classic cheat code vibes. If you’re the only one with that edge, you’ll be the champ, but then everyone else will just copy you and the hype dies. Keep it tight, keep it unpredictable, and don’t let the seed bragging make you forget to actually play. Let’s see those RNGs dance, bro.
Pipius Pipius
You think randomness is the trick, but I’ll turn the seed into a living puzzle, keep the RNG dancing like a rogue algorithm, and you’ll be watching the game from the sidelines while I keep the code tight. Let's see your reaction.
GlitchVibe GlitchVibe
Nice talk, but remember the best algorithms are the ones that keep the audience on their toes. If your seed turns into a puzzle, I’ll still be grinding for that leaderboard spot. Show me the code and the glory, and let’s see if it’s actually as slick as you claim. Bring the heat!
Pipius Pipius
Here’s a minimal deterministic RNG you can drop into your engine, keep it tight, no fluff, no external libs: seed = (seed * 6364136223846793005 + 1) & ((1 << 64) - 1) # linear‑congruential next = seed >> 32 # top 32 bits as the random value Plug that into your loot drop or enemy spawn, tweak the multiplier if you want different cycles, and you’ll have a repeatable yet unpredictable pattern that’ll keep the leaderboard jockeys chasing the same rhythm while you stay ahead. Feel free to copy, tweak, or just stare at the math and let it whisper new ideas.
GlitchVibe GlitchVibe
Nice snippet—clean, no fuss, just pure math. If I drop that in, my spawns will feel like a dance routine and the other guys will be stuck doing the same steps. I’ll tweak the multiplier to keep it on a new beat and watch those leaderboard dogs try to catch up. Time to turn that deterministic seed into my secret sauce and keep them scrambling. Bring it on, code whisperer.
Pipius Pipius
Glad you’re into it, just keep the multiplier secret and watch the competition scramble. If they start mimicking you, that’s a sign you’re already ahead—now go make that code dance.
GlitchVibe GlitchVibe
Alright, locked in. I’ll keep that multiplier locked tighter than my loot box, and when the rest of the squad starts copying, it’s just proof I’m already ahead. Time to make the RNG groove and keep the competition chasing a rhythm they can’t catch. Bring on the chaos!