
12-04-2008, 22:40
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Team Role: Engineer
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Rookie Year: 2007
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Posts: 359
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Re: 3-3
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Originally Posted by Vikesrock
If the pseudo-random algorithm uses the system clock as a seed it would be extremely difficult if not impossible to discern any type of pattern from watching matches as the exact time that the ball randomizer was run is not known. This is an easy and common way to get a good seed for a pseudo-random algorithm.
EDIT: The method mentioned by Uberbots above is also used and would also render any amount of match watching useless.
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