Procedural Generation and Randomization

[Caption Faclon]

Fangames have https://www.pokecommunity.com/threads/429142
ROM hacks have https://www.pokecommunity.com/threads/410070 and https://pokehacks.dabomstew.com/randomizer/
what do y'all think about programs like this? personally, I love the idea, and would love to see an entire game made only through randomization.

 

[mgriffin]

I am absolutely in love with procedural generation! My dream is to generate OW puzzles, e.g. sliding ice, boulders, etc.

 

[Xavendeir]

The thing with procedural generation is that a level made using just that has a lot less character then something put together by a hand, by an experienced mapper. It can be good for smaller scale tasks, but I don't think a whole game made using procedural generation would have nearly the same charm as a game/hack made by a person.