Nihility, Sols, and RNG: Navigating the Abyss of Randomness

ByKevin

Introduction The souls-like genre, often abbreviated as “Sols,” is known for its unforgiving difficulty, intricate level design, and the looming presence of death. Random Number Generation, more commonly known as RNG, adds another layer of complexity, dictating everything from enemy attack patterns to the loot that awaits in a chest. But what happens when you…

The Allure of the Abyss: Nihility, Souls-Likes, and the Embrace of RNG

ByKevin

Introduction The controller trembles in sweaty hands, a testament to hours spent navigating a treacherous landscape. Before you stands a behemoth, its grotesque form a monument to decay. Another swing, another dodge, another desperate gulp of Estus. Then, the dreaded message: “You Died.” Frustration mounts, but strangely, alongside it, a sense of…purpose? This is the…