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[Max White]

*insert comment about CPU's not being able to generate truly random numbers here*

Common misconception. While a CPU can not make a random number out of nothing, it is impossible to predict when a random number will be required, time wise that is, not logic wise. As such, the time when a random number is picked is random. Knowing this, programmers can make a random number generator that goes off the system time, producing what is basically a pure random number.

I mean come on, we should all know about that one by now.

[breadbocks]

Also I am starting to dislike the term Randomised and generated more and more. A lot of games with random generated don't really produce anything of significance relative to another product of generation.  So far this holds true for Terraria. It isn't a fault with Terraria, but it is something I am noticing as a whole.

....What? Random and generated isn't random or generated if it doesn't mean your standards?

The term we are all looking for is "Procedurally generated." Where content is generated on the fly as needed and there is a random aspect to it, but there are a lot of rules used to turn random numbers into content within a range and shape we want in relation to other content.

*insert comment about CPU's not being able to generate truly random numbers here*

Can you say Atmospheric Noise?

[Bremen]

Wasn't PBat defending Terraria, against people making [as he said] "immature" comments saying it's a rip-off? Pretty sure he even says something along the lines of "You guys know me, I'm a Minecraft fanboy, but.." and goes on to defend Terraria.

Unless I'm misunderstanding your posts..

Exactly this. Really, it's only like minecraft in that it's a game with mining and building; the graphics (sprites), gameplay (sidescrolling with an emphasis on mobility), focus (combat), and even the crafting (select from a list, no guessing/memorizing recipes) is completely different. They're really completely different games with different playstyles; if I want to build a big monument, I'd do it in Minecraft, if I want to have some fun killing zombies with a friend I'll do it in Terraria (once the game comes out).

[Tilla]

Don't be hatin on my boy PBat dogs. PBat's straight ballin wit his shurikens.

[Neonivek]

Wasn't PBat defending Terraria, against people making [as he said] "immature" comments saying it's a rip-off? Pretty sure he even says something along the lines of "You guys know me, I'm a Minecraft fanboy, but.." and goes on to defend Terraria.

Unless I'm misunderstanding your posts..

Basically it is a letsplay but he is being suckered into the arguement without really adding anything.

I am not against tangents somewhat unrelated... but you don't want to waste the person watching's time.

[Tilla]

Well, good news I've heard spinning around the rumor mill, Simon Lane and Lewis Brindley aka Honeydew and Xephos are going to be doing Terraria Alpha vids in the near future. No confirmation yet but that would kick all sorts of ass.

[nenjin]

I'm on my second straight hour of LPs. I think I might actually be getting close to my fill of LPs until the game comes out, now I'm just starting to get jealous

For how white Pbat sounds, I do appreciate having some longer LPs to watch than the 5 minute train wrecks Redigit and Blue do.

[PsyberianHusky]

How is this Pbat guy a repuatable LPer,
 He has got a nifty logo based on a popular FPS,
  30 min uploads.
But has no idea how to present the game like a rational person and sounds whiny.


I say give a copy of this game to RON LIONHEART!

[Tilla]

He is apperently on Machinima but I don't think that really means anything anymore, as they take submissions by Dropbox.com from anyone.

[Sean Mirrsen]

Hey, Dropbox is a great service!

[Dutchling]

How is this Pbat guy a repuatable LPer,
 He has got a nifty logo based on a popular FPS,
  30 min uploads.
But has no idea how to present the game like a rational person and sounds whiny.


I say give a copy of this game to RON LIONHEART!

I like PBats lp a lot more than the official one. PBat is actually playing the game like most of us would and he's a cool guy ^^
He might not be funny when he tries to be, but he is incredibly funny when is just acting normal

[nenjin]

"Don't worry bros, I'm watching my breath."

"Tell me we didn't just drown. Tell me we didn't just drown. Tell me we didn't just drown...."

Barely 20 seconds apart on those statements. Yes, when he's not trying to be funny, he's jester funny.

[Jack_Bread]

"Don't worry bros, I'm watching my breath."

"Tell me we didn't just drown. Tell me we didn't just drown. Tell me we didn't just drown...."

Barely 20 seconds apart on those statements. Yes, when he's not trying to be funny, he's jester funny.

"Yeah, we're checking out that magic mushroom field, but first we're getting this pot."
Yeah, he's really funny when he's not trying.

[Sean Mirrsen]

The "watching my breath" bit made me very literally laugh out loud. That was pure gold.

[Dutchling]

did PBat just found like 5 crystal hearts in 2 episodes?
He is pure awesomesauce! even the RNG thinks he is