random loot in chests

[mivanc]

After reading the Gem locations guide in the Crafting How-to, it got me thinking.

When exactly are the random items in chests generated? Is it on opening said chest or when loading the map/level?

In the case of a chest with random gem (Basement of Aldanon's for example), would reloading the level or saving before opening the chest yield different loot?

I'm at work and cannot actually test this now, but I have the question on my mind and must ask. I'll check for myself soon enough but I'd like to ask if anyone knows.

[cal1s]

i dont know but i guess it's not random by opening it ... i'd guess by loading the area ... otherwise you could always save the game before opening and reload until you get what you wanted ...

dont know though ... might be handled differently still :)

[kgambit]

After reading the Gem locations guide in the Crafting How-to, it got me thinking.

When exactly are the random items in chests generated? Is it on opening said chest or when loading the map/level?

In the case of a chest with random gem (Basement of Aldanon's for example), would reloading the level or saving before opening the chest yield different loot?

I'm at work and cannot actually test this now, but I have the question on my mind and must ask. I'll check for myself soon enough but I'd like to ask if anyone knows.

Unless it's been changed with a subsequent patch, the contents are determined when the chest is OPENED and NOT when you first enter the area.

:D

[mivanc]

I guess I'll have to test it out then, just to be sure.