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| − | 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. |
| − | The number returned is unlikely to be a whole number | + | * The number returned is unlikely to be a whole number. To return a whole number combine '''random''' and '''[[round]]''' (e.g. x=round(random 5) will return either 0,1,2,3,4 or 5.) |
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Revision as of 20:31, 1 January 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:
- See also needed
Notes
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Notes
- 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 combine random and round (e.g. x=round(random 5) will return either 0,1,2,3,4 or 5.)
