The Random Generator.

[TaCoChris]

Hey guys.

I use the random generator right now.

• Set BjarneBeeInt[1] = (Random integer number between 1 and 10)

But im not sure if its the numbers 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 or just 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9?
I've putted a trigger to active if the number hits 10, but it never happens.

I use this random to get %. So 10% chance to trigger.
- It would fail if it was 1/9 instead of 1/10.

- Chris

Is the last number included?

 

[Uberplayer]

Yes. It would be very stupid to include 1 but not 10.

 

[krainert]

Actually including the first and not the last would be a rational choice on the grounds that it'd be the simplest way to divide a range into intervals (from a computer science perspective). Anyway, Warcraft DOES include the upper bound as a possible value. You've probably fallen victim to fixed random seed (there should be a setting for it somewhere in the editor)

 

[WolfieeifloW]

Look around in Gameplay Constants for the random seed thing.
Make sure to turn it off.

 

[krainert]

Look around in Gameplay Constants for the random seed thing.
Make sure to turn it off.

Actually, I believe it's the Use Fixed Random Seed checkbox under the File > Preferences... > Test Map tab.

 

[WolfieeifloW]

Actually, I believe it's the Use Fixed Random Seed checkbox under the File > Preferences... > Test Map tab.

Yes, yes it is.

 

[staind25]

A little off the purpose of the topic, but if you think about it, the way the action is worded is rather misleading. It says "between", which should make you think not including 1 and 10. Confused me when I first saw it.

 

[TaCoChris]

A question to the " Used Fixed Random Seed ".

What's the cons/pros for have that checked?

- And yes, i though too it would be stupid not to include, but it would be wrong to say 10% chance to hit, if the chance was 1/9 instead of 1/10.

Thanks for your answer!

 

[Ryushi]

The only reason you would use the Fixed Random Seed is if you want to have the same random numbers generated every time you test the map. If you don't need this, then leave it unchecked to get different random numbers.