I've noticed that if I open a box/crate and get a secret document (or, insert any previous 'prize') - if I open exactly 1 hour later I tend to repeat the prize. I can usually get 2-3 more if I'm diligent until it slides to a weapon/RP open. The same happens with a weapon open - I can continue getting that Hitman sniper rifle 3-4 times in a row. $ seems to not follow this trend.
Similarly, when farming, if I get the loot item I can usually pick up another 1-2 quickly before there are no drops.
And the kicker: after losing a rob/attack if I hit again quickly the same result happens. Wait 5s and I go back to winning.
I need more data but I'm developing a strategy around how this algorithm works and how to beat it.
So far I've gotten 19 secret documents with only in game cash opens, I haven't lost 2 fight/robs in a row, and my drop rates per energy have increased (mostly in MW since I'm camping my CC a bit), since employing my strategy.
My theory is that the number seed for PVP and PVE is between 3-5s but I'm a little hung up on the box seed generation. I can't collect enough data on it and haven't been able to record with proper fidelity the timing of opens. Current assumption is that it works on a 1-5s window similar to PVP/PVE.
So the two variables I'd like to lock down are
-what is the refresh rate of seed generation?
-how many cycles are used?
Anyway, enough data for today. If I actually figure It out I'll probably keep it out of the public eye so I can get in the top 250 without gold