"Pseudo-random?"
"Yes, the core of the internal algorithm of all slot machines relies on one thing-pseudo-random number generator. Pseudo-random number generator is an algorithm used by designers to produce approximately random number sequences to create unpredictable infinite numbers. Sequence of numbers, resulting in a seemingly random result, but unfortunately this random result is not truly random.”
When talking about this kind of thing, Waldo immediately became excited and became gushing, "What we have to do is very simple. First, we need to know how the random numbers in the algorithm in the slot machine match the playing cards on the screen. Correspondingly, what method and efficiency does the pseudo-random number generator use to produce results? If we master these things, we will also master the secret of a slot machine. To us, it is like a chick who just got out of the bath. There is no more Any obstruction.”
"Well, this metaphor is a bit vulgar, but that's pretty much what it means." Phillip nodded in agreement.
“Next we need to write a deciphering program that takes into account the various variables that affect the results, so that when we come to the casino and determine the operating cycle of a slot machine, we can then use the deciphering program to predict the next few days. hours or even days of its operation.”
"In addition, there must be no other human interference factors during this period, such as casino personnel turning on and off the machine again, otherwise we will have to recalculate."
"Yes, that's right. We chose the video poker game machines because they are the oldest models. We hope that the random number generation in the program will be simpler. The video poker game machines in these casinos were all produced at the end of the last century. , the program inside is based on a theory proposed by Donald Knut in the 1960s, and applies the Monte Carlo method, which is the so-called linear feedback displacement register. They use this method to deal cards, which is very mentally retarded.
"Well, the actual situation is actually not that simple. We found their code in the patent office and bought a machine of the same model for research. In order to figure out how those codes work, Philip also wrote a Disassembly program, when all the preliminary research was completed, we wrote a small program that can calculate where the slot machine in the casino is running, and how much time is left until the royal flush occurs, and then the action It’s time.”
"I'm sorry for holding everyone back." Philip said guiltily, not only because he acted too nervous in the casino and made the casino people suspicious, but also because he planned to stop after sweeping four casinos in the end. , but couldn't stand Justina's constant nudges in his ears, and he finally relented and agreed, only to get into a series of troubles later.
Although the people in the casino have been left behind, Zhang Heng, who is sitting in the back seat with unknown enemies and friends, is obviously more dangerous.
"I can't blame you. We all know that you are not the most suitable candidate, but the timing accuracy of the final button is very high. Among us, you are the only one who has been forced by your mother to practice piano since you were a child, and you can press it in 0.005 seconds. One key to maintain the hit rate at about 50%, which the rest of us can't do." Waldo comforted, "You have done a good job."
"So you have other companions?" Zhang Heng asked.
"Well……"
Although Waldo has always avoided mentioning other people, he still vaguely revealed something when he said he was too excited and was not rigorous enough in some words. In addition, Zhang Heng had heard about the relationship between Justina and Philip before. The quarrel has basically confirmed that there is a team behind them.
But this time, both of them seemed very loyal. No one admitted it. Even Philip, who had always been timid, took the initiative and said, "We can give you all the more than 200,000 euros we earned this time."
However, when he finished saying this and glanced at Zhang Heng in the back row, he found that there was no reaction on the latter's face.
Zhang Heng is not interested in making money, because no matter how much money he makes, he cannot bring out copies, so as long as the expenses are sufficient, let alone 200,000 euros, he will not blink even if 20 million euros are placed in front of him.
Phillip gritted his teeth, "As well as our cheating technology and the small program we wrote to predict poker cards, we can give it to you. With this, you can also make a steady stream of money from other casinos."
"I'm not interested in any of this." Zhang Heng said.
"Huh?" Both of them were surprised when they heard this. Zhang Heng came to them after the conflict between Philip and the casino, so there were only two possibilities, either he came for their money, or he had a bigger appetite and wanted to take them away. Their technology was also packed up and snatched away, and apart from these two things, there was nothing else of value on them.
"Have you ever heard of a man named Edward?" Zhang Heng asked.
"No." The two said in unison, shaking their heads like rattles.
"The answer is too fast, very good. It seems that I have found the right person." Zhang Heng said.
"…………"
"Let us go, we have told you everything we can say." Seeing that the lie failed, Waldo begged instead.
"You misunderstood me. I am not your enemy. On the contrary, I only found you and wanted to join your team."
"Why?" Phillip's eyes widened.
"You just think of me as a person who encounters injustice and draw your sword to help." Zhang Heng said.
The two routes given by the system to complete the main mission, one is to help Edward escape, and the other is to help Zero capture Edward, which means there are two camps in this copy.
Although Philip and Waldo have never admitted that they have any relationship with Edward, judging from their occupations, it is unlikely that they belong to the latter camp, which means that they should want to help Edward.
Zhang Heng is not in a hurry to take sides, but now these two people are the only clues he has found about Edward. He needs to get as much information about Edward as possible from these two people, or at least understand the ins and outs of the whole thing. , and the easiest way is of course to join the organization behind the two people first.
Of course, he can also use direct violence. Zhang Heng does not like torture to extract confessions, but it does not mean that he will not torture to extract confessions. In the copy of Black Sail, he has pried open the mouths of the tougher guys. He must be really serious. The two people in front of him would most likely not be able to survive even ten seconds. However, the current situation was unknown. If he really did this, he would probably block the way to one of the camps.
This was not a situation he wanted to see.
Phillip and Waldo looked at each other in shock after hearing this. After a while, Phillip said, "Well... we can't make the decision on this matter. We have to ask other people's opinions first."
