What are the factors into deciding the Chapter 3 Boss ?

[Pexaan]

I just ran 3 times with decks that have semi-infinite throws and I keep getting the time lady that counters my deck.... doubt it's random with those chances so I am thinking it's a daily rotation? not sure

[Jeppe]

The seed?

[Pexaan]

Originally posted by Jeppe:

The seed?

Sorry I am a casual what exactly is "The seed" would love clarifications.

[DJDiceZ]

To simply answer your question: Yes, it's random. 1/3 chance to get each boss.

Originally posted by Berserker:

Originally posted by Jeppe:

The seed?

Sorry I am a casual what exactly is "The seed" would love clarifications.

As far as i know: Every runs are generated randomly/procedurally, but once they are done being generated, everything that happens in them is predetermined. You could imagine the seed as being a code that holds all that information, so that if you play a run, and you give me its seed, i'll get every single cards and relics you encountered in the same order, same bosses, etc... Likewise, if you replay one of your seed: Card, relic and boss order will be exactly the same as when you first played it.

[1.2M | Missingno.]

It's just random. Or technically pseudorandom, as computers don't do true randomness. The 'seed' refers to the starting state of the Random Number Generator, and there's an option to input a seed at the start of a run as well as see your seed at the end of a run. The same seed will give the same map and same boss every time.

Remember you can scroll up on the map to see who your boss is. Once you get to Act 3, check your boss and plan accordingly. You have all of Act 3 to figure out a backup plan.

Or better yet, try to not build a deck that only relies on one strategy in the first place, have your backup plan ready before you even get to Act 3.

[Jeppe]

https://www.reddit.com/r/slaythespire/comments/8pzkp1/help_with_seed_explanation/?utm_source=amp&utm_medium=&utm_content=post_title

I have never used the same seed twice, so I am not sure if you can get a different boss if you make different choices.

[Gentlest Giant]

When you start the game, it is already 100% determined exactly what encounters you will face, including the bosses. So 1/3 of Time Eater being the first act 3 boss, then another 1/2 for the second, making it 66% chance in total. In other words, Time Eater should be expected right from the start of the run even though you might avoid it.

[Pexaan]

Tyvm for the answers and extra tips, highly appreciated!

[DJDiceZ]

Originally posted by Gentle Giant:

When you start the game, it is already 100% determined exactly what encounters you will face, including the bosses. So 1/3 of Time Eater being the first act 3 boss, then another 1/2 for the second, making it 66% chance in total. In other words, Time Eater should be expected right from the start of the run even though you might avoid it.

Only at A20

[Tactical Drongo]

I kind of have the feeling that the chance to get the timekeeper drastically increases as soon as you go the direction of a 'play many cards' deck
but I guess it is just bad luck for my gf and me :P

[Xiander]

Originally posted by Seisho:

I kind of have the feeling that the chance to get the timekeeper drastically increases as soon as you go the direction of a 'play many cards' deck
but I guess it is just bad luck for my gf and me :P

I propose an experiment: next time you make such a deck and get the timekeeper as your third boss, try playing the seed again but build a less spammy deck. You should get the same boss no matter what cards you pick.