Math of Role Playing Games

[Depression Moon]

I think I have the info I need for this. I will probably include probability into somehow. I thinking for in predicting the outcome of a fight and including slot attacks like Cait Sith and Setzer's.

I want to include a video. What kind should I show?

[Roto13]

I think I have the info I need for this. I will probably include probability into somehow. I thinking for in predicting the outcome of a fight and including slot attacks like Cait Sith and Setzer's.

I want to include a video. What kind should I show?

YouTube - Tidus and Yuna laugh...out loud?

[Shoeberto]

RPGs are pretty much ALL statistics and probability, so that should be the basis for your whole thing. The math beyond that is only really "okay, that enemy is weak to fire so the damage will be 2x."

[Rase]

[Peegee]

It's [the topic] predictable but at least fun. You can talk about for example the deflection algorithm in world of warcraft (luluuulz)

i'm too lazy to look it up, but if it's not a straight miss I think it becomes parry, dodge, shield block value (absorbs damage), then armor reduction and other things I forgot. Your level versus the mob's level also matters and factors into how much avoidance statistics you get. For hit, there's an algorithm where (aside from level disparity) there's hit, expertise, armor penetration, and um.. that's it.

Then you have weapon speed and haste, which factors into the frequency of attacks for each character.

So you have two ways that two characters in the game, when engaged in melee combat, will interact (assuming they stand still and swing).

I've simplified it but since you're talking about math, you just have to grab the percentage values and plot them out. It's boring but if you play the game it's fun!

[Depression Moon]

What is that formula for?

[Roogle]

You like fighting games, I'm sure guys like Roogle and Lionx and maybe me can guide you in the ways of frame data.

The mathematics used in fighting games differs from the mathematics used in role-playing games. Essentially, a level of math exists in most video games that players can incorporate into their own mental math skills. I attribute my ability at being able to process numbers mostly to my time with video games.

[Depression Moon]

I did my presentation today. My teacher seemed impressed and interested. Said she hasn't played RPGs since D&D. RPGs nowadays are too involving and expect you to do all these calculations.

[Rase]

What is that formula for?

The catch rate of a Pokemon.