diff --git a/worlds/oot/Hints.py b/worlds/oot/Hints.py
index c05f8986..6423be34 100644
--- a/worlds/oot/Hints.py
+++ b/worlds/oot/Hints.py
@@ -637,8 +637,6 @@ hint_dist_keys = {
 
 # builds out general hints based on location and whether an item is required or not
 def buildWorldGossipHints(world, checkedLocations=None):
-    # Seed the RNG
-    world.hint_rng = world.world.slot_seeds[world.player]
 
     # rebuild hint exclusion list
     hintExclusions(world, clear_cache=True)
diff --git a/worlds/oot/__init__.py b/worlds/oot/__init__.py
index e4dc8d84..89d65bd5 100644
--- a/worlds/oot/__init__.py
+++ b/worlds/oot/__init__.py
@@ -712,6 +712,9 @@ class OOTWorld(World):
             for trap in ice_traps:
                 trap.looks_like_item = self.create_item(self.world.slot_seeds[self.player].choice(self.fake_items).name)
 
+            # Seed hint RNG, used for ganon text lines also
+            self.hint_rng = self.world.slot_seeds[self.player]
+
             outfile_name = f"AP_{self.world.seed_name}_P{self.player}_{self.world.get_player_name(self.player)}"
             rom = Rom(file=get_options()['oot_options']['rom_file'])
             if self.hints != 'none':