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Exploring Randomness in Mobile Gaming
I know we all expect mobile games to be rigged. Anything goes in the name of engagement and retention numbers, but it’s always hard to prove. Hidden odds, complicated algorithms and “power ups”, and incomprehensible stat sheets all obfuscate the actual pRNG (psuedo Random Number Generator). But recently, a mobile game I’d been playing held a special event that let you roll dice. This should be a clear look straight at the results of the RNG, but is it?
To find out, I rolled a pair of…
NOV
13
2023
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From workmate to Metalwork-mate
For a bit of outdoor practice welding, I made a wooden mount to securely hold a vise to an old workmate. First step: gather up some scrap lumber to make a nice base that the top surface of the workmate can really grip into. No movement up or down. It’s ugly but it’s solid. Yes, […]
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Another successful Robot class at NCC
It was great to meet another 14 kids … and teach them to build and program their own robot.
This year’s class at Norwalk Community College were a friendly bunch and demonstrated some extensive coding talent, despite not having had a whole lot of experience using the Arduino board.
It wasn’t long before they were able make their robots perform some really cool stunts and navigate some difficult obstacle courses.
This is my 5th year teaching classes at NCC and, combined with the…