skell
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File: PRNG.drh (115.9 KB)
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Because DROD RPG is an amazing "Programming Language" I have created for you, RPG freaks, a Pseudorandom Number Generator based on some reliable code. In the attachment you have the example, which shows which numbers are generated between 0 (inclusive) and 10 (exclusive).

As for the script.
You need two custom characters. One named RND_INIT:

The other RND_RANDOMIZE:


How to use the code:
1. At the start of the game put ONE instance of RND_INIT. In character script change RNDSEED following the instructions (If you want, you can for example make the game to change the RNDSEED during game from time to time based on eg. KillCount*MovesMade/PlayerDirection)
2. Whenever you want to generate a random number use this code:

  Set var "RNDRANDOM" = x
  Generate entity RND_RANDOMIZE,0,0,northwest

First line sets the Random value range. The generated variable will be between 0 (Inclusive) and x (Exclusive). Put desired number instead of x.
The second line creates a Randomize character which generates the random number and saves it in RNDRANDOM. So to retrieve the generated value use for example:

  Speech "$RNDRANDOM$",Normal,Self,0,. 

That would be it. As far as I tested it, it is pretty reliable, though if you encounter any problems don't hesitate to tell me about them .

Enjoy!

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[Last edited by skell at 12-31-2008 12:11 AM]

Kwakstur
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I can't get your test hold to work.

Edit: Ahah, the problem is that calculations use a mistyped variable (RNDDANDOM), while preplaced NPCs use what would technically be the correct name (RNDRANDOM). I tried changing all to use Dandom (since that's the one used in calculations) and they started moving. Still no text.

Edit again: Ahah, there's typos in the speech. You're have "$RNDRANOM$" instead of "$RNDDANDOM$".

Edit again: Please add a "Flush Speech On" after the speech command so that it updates immediately.
And place the speech before the Wait 0.


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[Last edited by Kwakstur at 12-31-2008 12:18 AM]

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That's overall pretty strange thing. I don't remember changing it to RNDDANDOM and since the beginning it was RNDRANDOM, so I can't really find out when the change occured. I'll fix it right away.

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Okay, your updated version works well (except for a 1 turn speech delay and no flush speech), and also has a max number appropriate for the number of NPCs there. Nice.

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[Last edited by Kwakstur at 12-31-2008 12:18 AM]