Kronch1
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October 11th, 2012 at 9:05:15 PM permalink
How Random is the Wizard of odds Practice game? Is it based on completely random draws of all hands possible, or are is it weighted in "our favor" so we win more often and then try to beat the casino?
WongBo
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October 11th, 2012 at 9:21:19 PM permalink
Completely randomized to simulate real play...
In a bet, there is a fool and a thief. - Proverb.
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October 11th, 2012 at 9:41:25 PM permalink
Quote: Kronch1

How Random is the Wizard of odds Practice game? Is it based on completely random draws of all hands possible, or are is it weighted in "our favor" so we win more often and then try to beat the casino?


It is as random as JavaScript's PRNG allows.
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October 12th, 2012 at 3:00:48 PM permalink
It's gaffed in favor of the player. I've gotten two royals on it. ;)
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October 12th, 2012 at 3:06:50 PM permalink
Quote: teddys

It's gaffed in favor of the player. I've gotten two royals on it. ;)



It is only gaffed to let YOU win.
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teddys
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October 12th, 2012 at 3:22:55 PM permalink
Quote: Wizard

It is only gaffed to let YOU win.

Why would it need to do that when I can keep taking your trivia money? :-)
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