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| '''RNG abuse''', also referred to as '''RNG manipulation''', is a procedure that manipulates the [[Pseudo-random number generation in Pokémon|pseudo-random number generator]] in the main series games to obtain a desired Pokémon. It is commonly used to obtain [[shiny Pokémon]] or Pokémon with high [[Individual Values]].
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| ==Background==
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| {{main|Pseudo-random number generation in Pokémon}}
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| When a [[Generation III]] or [[Generation IV]] game is started, the game's random number generator will create a seed. As computers cannot generate random numbers, this seed determines which numbers that the random number generator will call upon. The random number generator is then called upon during a certain amount of times, or frames, per second. As it is difficult to hit the same frame multiple times, the numbers appear to be random.
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| However, the seed is predictable, so the "random" numbers are predictable as well. [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Pokémon Emerald]]'s initial seed is always 0. The Generation IV games use the [[Nintendo DS]]'s date, time, and delay between starting the game and pressing "Continue" to generate the initial seed.
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| ==Effect==
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| The random number generator is used to determine a Pokémon's [[personality value]] and [[Individual Values]] when it is encountered or received. After the initial seed is discovered, the player can control a Pokémon's characteristics with frame precise timing. There are several methods used to create a Pokémon's characteristics - for instance, a bred Pokémon and a [[legendary Pokémon]]'s characteristics are generated through different methods.
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| There are some limitations. As a player's [[Trainer ID]] and [[Secret ID]] determine a Pokémon's shininess, shiny Pokémon generated through certain methods can only have certain [[Individual Values]]. Also, it is not possible to manipulate the [[nature]] of a Pokémon obtained through a [[Wonder Card]].
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| ==Legality==
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| In the Pokémon fandom, RNG abuse is slightly controversial. Proponents note that RNG abuse does not require a third-party device such as an [[Action Replay]], and that RNG abused Pokémon can be obtained through normal gameplay. In addition, RNG abused Pokémon have been allowed at the 2009 and 2010 Video Game Championships, an official tournament sponsored by Nintendo.
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| However, some players believe that RNG abuse is cheating, as the action of picking a Pokémon's characteristics is similar to using a program like [[Pokésav]].
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| ==External Links==
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| * [http://www.smogon.com/ingame/rng/emerald_rng_intro Smogon's explanation and guide on Pokémon Emerald RNG Abuse]
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| * [http://www.smogon.com/ingame/rng/dpp_rng_intro Smogon's explanation and guide on Generation IV RNG Abuse]
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| * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random_number_generator Random number generation]
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| [[Category:Fanon terminology]]
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| [[Category: Game mechanics]]
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