Understanding Dice and Randomness in Games - White, Brown and Pink Noise Geoff Engelstein (DnD, RPG)

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All the methods of generating random numbers for tabletop games (like dice) are all not equal. There are many methods of generating randomness which can cause the game states to change in different ways, some of which are better or worse for invoking the desired feel of the game. I sit down with Geoff Engelstein, notable game designer to get the terminology straight with white, pink, and brown noise in gaming. Dungeons & Dragons, DnD

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