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[cpkspikyhair]

Hey people!

My computer broke about three months ago, so I haven't had the opportunity to return to the forums. But now I have a new one!

Let's cut to the question, though. I am using this randomization code:

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randomize
i = int( RND * 100 ) + 1
if i < 50 then action.GoToFrame "1stARTq1fr1"
if i >= 50 then action.GoToFrame "1stARTq2fr1"

I am using this code many different times in my game (to different frames, of course), and I have been experiencing redundancy problems. If the first time I use the code results in "i < 50", all of the rest of the times will also result in "i < 50". Is this just crazy coincidence, or do I need to change the variable "i" to something else?

[mercedes]

Hi there..Welcome back!.. and Merry Christmas..

For your question..Actually i would lower the randomization...the higher u put..the less chance of it going to one of the frames..Normally what i do is put for random the amount of actual frames..or whatever it is u are using..If is messages..then if i have 5 messages..my random is 5..

I don't know that seems to work for me..I hope I understood what you meant..


Peace

[Lyberodoggy]

You know, random numbers are not THAT random... they are created using an algorithm... so they can drive you crazy. It would be better to minimize the range. let's say for 2 events:

Randomize
rndnumber1=int(rnd*2)
if rndnumber1=0 then
'Actions
else
'other actions
end if

[cpkspikyhair]

Ok thank you both! I will minimize the range of numbers.