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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. To return a whole number combine '''random''' and '''[[ | * The number returned is unlikely to be a whole number. To return a whole number combine '''random''' and '''[[floor]]''' e.g. x=floor(random 5) will return either 0,1,2,3 or 4 with equal likelihood. | ||
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Revision as of 20:59, 4 February 2007
Description
- Description:
- Random real value from 0 (inclusive) to x (not inclusive).
- Groups:
- Uncategorised
Syntax
Examples
- Example 1:
_rNumber = random 1
Additional Information
- 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 floor e.g. x=floor(random 5) will return either 0,1,2,3 or 4 with equal likelihood.