What Is RNG in Video Games, and Why Do People Criticize It?
www.howtogeek.com › 446695 › what-is-rng-in-videoNov 09, 2019 · A random number generator (RNG) is an algorithm that produces random numbers. In video games, these random numbers are used to determine random events, like your chance at landing a critical hit or picking up a rare item. Random number generation, or RNG, is a defining factor in many modern games. They’re the reason why you always meet unique Pokemon, why items in Mario Kart are different each time you pick them up, and why you randomly find super cool treasure (or not) in Diablo.