In this week's Player Perspectives column, MMORPG.com writer Jaime Skelton takes on the mythical and unseen beast present in every MMO: The nefarious RNG. Yes, the Random Number Generator has been the bane of many players' existence and Jaime has a lot to say about RNG. Read Player Perspectives and then add yours on our forum.

Ultimately, RNG determines all our combat actions (with rare exception, particularly with action MMOs). The roll of invisible, virtual dice determines whether we hit or miss, whether our attacks will be deflected or resisted, and of course, whether or not we'll get the loot we most desire. Random number generators ensure that we have some cap on our personal skill, that we must balance our stats appropriately to account for chance as best as possible, to take control out of the player's hands. It also serves as one of the most frustrating elements of any game.

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