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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> | * 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> | ||
x=floor(random 5) will return 0,1,2,3 or 4. | x=floor(random 5) will return 0,1,2,3 or 4. | ||
| − | x=ceil(random 5) will return 1,2,3,4 or 5. | + | x=ceil(random 5) will return 0, 1,2,3,4 or 5. (0 is unlikely, but possible, as ceil 0 is 0) |
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Revision as of 16:50, 20 September 2007
1.00Click on the images for descriptions
Introduced in
- Game:
- Operation Flashpoint
- Version:
- 1.00
Description
- Description:
- Random real value from 0 (inclusive) to x (not inclusive).
Syntax
Examples
- Example 1:
_rNumber = random 1
Additional Information
- Multiplayer:
- -
- See also:
- Math Commands
Notes
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Notes
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x=floor(random 5) will return 0,1,2,3 or 4.
x=ceil(random 5) will return 0, 1,2,3,4 or 5. (0 is unlikely, but possible, as ceil 0 is 0)
