diff --git a/OpenRA.Mods.Common/AI/HackyAI.cs b/OpenRA.Mods.Common/AI/HackyAI.cs
index a4b775dad5..105ae23f62 100644
--- a/OpenRA.Mods.Common/AI/HackyAI.cs
+++ b/OpenRA.Mods.Common/AI/HackyAI.cs
@@ -342,7 +342,7 @@ namespace OpenRA.Mods.Common.AI
 			foreach (var defense in Info.DefenseQueues)
 				builders.Add(new BaseBuilder(this, defense, p, playerPower, playerResource));
 
-			Random = new MersenneTwister((int)p.PlayerActor.ActorID);
+			Random = new MersenneTwister(Game.CosmeticRandom.Next());
 
 			// Avoid all AIs trying to rush in the same tick, randomize their initial rush a little.
 			var smallFractionOfRushInterval = Info.RushInterval / 20;