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Expand Up @@ -91,14 +91,21 @@ When these are acceptable:

- Bonus subsets or subsets specifically approved for grinding tasks are an exception to this policy and may be implemented.

## Overly RNG Reliant
## Overly RNG Reliant Without Purpose

Rely entirely on randomness, especially when there are extremely low odds.
Rely entirely on randomness and does not serve a purpose, especially when there are extremely low odds.

When these are acceptable:

- Games or mini-games where the randomness is a major aspect.

Examples of acceptable purpose:

- Rewarding an exclusive item (the item does not have to be useful to the player)
- Awarding an in-game achievement
- Displaying unique dialogue
- Playing a unique cutscene

## "Secret Achievements"

When the player has no indication of what they're going after.
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