• LurkingLuddite@piefed.social
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    2 days ago

    It’s definitely not accurate, though. Sure, any one roll can screw you over if it’s not 100%, but xcom is literally known for having shitty actual percentages over many rolls even while it’s showing 90%+.

    • StarDreamer@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      2 days ago

      I’m pretty sure that’s by design. By spoofing the real accuracy, you get more dramatic moments which is good for engagement.

      It’s the same as GMs in tabletop games that fudge rice rolls sometimes.