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| Random real value from 0 (inclusive) to x (not inclusive). |= Description
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| [[Number]] <nowiki>=</nowiki> '''random''' [[Number]] |= Syntax
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|[[Image:bellcurve.jpg|right|200px]] Random real (floating point) value from 0 (inclusive) to x (not inclusive).<br>
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Since Arma 3 v1.55.133393 alternative syntax is added, allowing the definition of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normal_distribution Gaussian Distribution]<ref>Technically, it is a rescaled [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bates_distribution Bates distribution] with n = 4. The distribution is split in two at its midpoint and scaled linearly such that its maximum lies at the specified midpoint.</ref> params. Uses the same method as [[setTriggerTimeout]] command. Quite useful for spawning loot for example, making more valuable items more rare ('''Alternative Syntax 1''')<br><br>
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Since Arma 3 v1.67.139663 two alternative syntaxes are available:
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* allowing to generate semi-random number based on provided seed ('''Alternative Syntax 2''')
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* generating pseudo-random [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perlin_noise noise texture] based on provided seed and returning a single number between 0 (included) and 1 (excluded) at supplied ''x'' and ''y'' coordinates ('''Alternative Syntax 3''')
  
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|s2= [[random]] [min, mid, max] {{Since|arma3|1.55.133393|y}}
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|s3= seed [[random]] x {{Since|arma3|1.67.139663|y}}
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|p41= seed: [[Number]]
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|r3= [[Number]] - value from 0 to x
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|s4= seed [[random]] [x, y] {{Since|arma3|1.67.139663|y}}
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|p61= seed: [[Number]]
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|p62= [x, y]: [[Array]] position on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perlin_noise Perlin noise texture]
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|r4= [[Number]] - value from 0 to 1
 
   
 
   
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|x1= <pre>_rNumber = random 1</pre> |= Example 1
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|x1= <code>_rNumber = [[random]] 1;</code>
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|x2= <code>_rNumber = [[random]] -10;</code>
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|x3= Generate a random position inside a circle (see also [[Example Code: Random Area Distribution]])
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<code>_center [[getPos]] [<nowiki/>_radius * [[sqrt]] [[random]] 1, [[random]] 360];</code>
  
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|x4= To select random value from an array:
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<code>_array = ["apples", "pears", "bananas", "M16"];
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_random = _array [[select]] [[floor]] [[random]] [[count]] _array;
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_random = [[selectRandom]] _array;</code>
  
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|seealso= [[selectRandom]], [[selectRandomWeighted]]
 
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<dd class="notedate">Posted on July 12, 2015 - 20:32 (UTC)</dd>
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<dt class="note">[[User:Hcpookie|Hcpookie]]</dt>
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Random selections including negative numbers can be obtained via:
  
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<code>_Xrnd = round(random 200) -100;</code>
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This will yield numbers between -100 and 100.
 
* Be careful using random numbers in multiplayer, each client will come up with a different result. See multiplayer tutorials for more general information about locality.  
 
* Be careful using random numbers in multiplayer, each client will come up with a different result. See multiplayer tutorials for more general information about locality.  
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* The number returned is unlikely to be a whole number.<br>To return a whole number use either '''[[ceil]]''' or '''[[floor]]''' together with '''random'''.<br>
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* The number returned is unlikely to be a whole number.<br>
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x=floor(random 5) will return 0,1,2,3 or 4.
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To return a whole number use either '''[[round]]''', '''[[ceil]]''' or '''[[floor]]''' together with [[random]]:
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x=ceil(random 5) will return 1,2,3,4 or 5.
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<code>x = round(random 5) will return 0,1,2,3,4 or 5. (non-uniform distribution, 0 and 5 are half as likely to be selected than any of the other numbers)
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x = floor(random 5) will return 0,1,2,3 or 4.   (uniform distribution, all numbers have the same probability of being selected)
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x = ceil(random 5) will return 0,1,2,3,4 or 5. (0 is very unlikely, but possible, as ceil 0 is 0)</code>
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<dd class="notedate">Posted on July 22, 2018 - 12:58 (UTC+2)</dd>
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<dt class="note">[[User:Lou Montana|Lou Montana]]</dt>
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{{{!}}class="wikitable"
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{{!}}+ Repartition comparison
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! Formula
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! 0
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! 1
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! 2
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! 3
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! 4
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! 5
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! 6
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! 7
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! 8
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! 9
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} [[floor]] [[random]] 10;
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{{!}} 10%
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{{!}} 10%
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{{!}} 10%
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{{!}} 10%
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{{!}} 10%
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{{!}} 10%
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{{!}} 10%
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{{!}} 10%
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{{!}} 10%
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{{!}} 10%
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{{!}} [[floor]] [[random]] [0, 5, 10]
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{{!}} 0%
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{{!}} 2%
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{{!}} 7%
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{{!}} 17%
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{{!}} 25%
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{{!}} 25%
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{{!}} 17%
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{{!}} 7%
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{{!}} 2%
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{{!}} 0%
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} [[floor]] [[random]] [0, 10, 0]
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{{!}} 0%
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{{!}} 0%
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{{!}} 1%
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{{!}} 2%
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{{!}} 5%
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{{!}} 9%
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{{!}} 14%
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{{!}} 19%
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{{!}} 24%
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{{!}} 26%
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{{!}} [[floor]] [[random]] [0, 10, 5]
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{{!}} 0%
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{{!}} 0%
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{{!}} 0%
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{{!}} 1%
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{{!}} 2%
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{{!}} 5%
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{{!}} 9%
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{{!}} 16%
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{{!}} 28%
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{{!}} 38%
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Revision as of 00:51, 17 February 2021

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Description

Description:
bellcurve.jpg
Random real (floating point) value from 0 (inclusive) to x (not inclusive).


Since Arma 3 v1.55.133393 alternative syntax is added, allowing the definition of Gaussian Distribution[1] params. Uses the same method as setTriggerTimeout command. Quite useful for spawning loot for example, making more valuable items more rare (Alternative Syntax 1)

Since Arma 3 v1.67.139663 two alternative syntaxes are available:

  • allowing to generate semi-random number based on provided seed (Alternative Syntax 2)
  • generating pseudo-random noise texture based on provided seed and returning a single number between 0 (included) and 1 (excluded) at supplied x and y coordinates (Alternative Syntax 3)

Syntax

Syntax:
random x
Parameters:
x: Number
Return Value:
Number

Alternative Syntax

Syntax:
random [min, mid, max] Since Arma 3 v1.55.133393
Parameters:
[min, mid, max]: Array
min: Number
mid: Number
max: Number
Return Value:
Number

Alternative Syntax 2

Syntax:
seed random x Since Arma 3 v1.67.139663
Parameters:
seed: Number
x: Number
Return Value:
Number - value from 0 to x

Alternative Syntax 3

Syntax:
seed random [x, y] Since Arma 3 v1.67.139663
Parameters:
seed: Number
[x, y]: Array position on the Perlin noise texture
x: Number
y: Number
Return Value:
Number - value from 0 to 1

Examples

Example 1:
_rNumber = random 1;
Example 2:
_rNumber = random -10;
Example 3:
Generate a random position inside a circle (see also Example Code: Random Area Distribution) _center getPos [_radius * sqrt random 1, random 360];
Example 4:
To select random value from an array: _array = ["apples", "pears", "bananas", "M16"]; _random = _array select floor random count _array; // since Arma 3 v1.55.133393 _random = selectRandom _array;

Additional Information

See also:
selectRandomselectRandomWeighted
Groups:
Math

Notes

Report bugs on the Feedback Tracker and/or discuss them on the Arma Discord or on the Forums.
Only post proven facts here! Add Note
Posted on July 12, 2015 - 20:32 (UTC)
Hcpookie
Random selections including negative numbers can be obtained via: _Xrnd = round(random 200) -100; This will yield numbers between -100 and 100.
  • Be careful using random numbers in multiplayer, each client will come up with a different result. See multiplayer tutorials for more general information about locality.
  • The number returned is unlikely to be a whole number.
To return a whole number use either round, ceil or floor together with random: x = round(random 5) will return 0,1,2,3,4 or 5. (non-uniform distribution, 0 and 5 are half as likely to be selected than any of the other numbers) x = floor(random 5) will return 0,1,2,3 or 4. (uniform distribution, all numbers have the same probability of being selected) x = ceil(random 5) will return 0,1,2,3,4 or 5. (0 is very unlikely, but possible, as ceil 0 is 0)
Posted on July 22, 2018 - 12:58 (UTC+2)
Lou Montana
Repartition comparison
Formula 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
floor random 10; 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10%
floor random [0, 5, 10] 0% 2% 7% 17% 25% 25% 17% 7% 2% 0%
floor random [0, 10, 0] 0% 0% 1% 2% 5% 9% 14% 19% 24% 26%
floor random [0, 10, 5] 0% 0% 0% 1% 2% 5% 9% 16% 28% 38%
  1. ↑ Technically, it is a rescaled Bates distribution with n = 4. The distribution is split in two at its midpoint and scaled linearly such that its maximum lies at the specified midpoint.
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