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jubjub64
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 Post Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2004 3:58 pm  Post subject: Random number generator.
From reading Verdagon's great Mission Editor FAQ the thought ocurred to me there isn't one of these. For the # quantity you could put a command like "rand 5". I don't know how useful it would be though...
Verdagon
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 Post Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2004 6:30 pm  
I didnt know that you could do that... are you sure? I've never heard of a random number generator in Warfare.
jubjub64
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 Post Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2004 11:20 pm  
Sorry I didn't make myself clear. :oops: Thats what I meant, I was suggesting this as an new option when setting the number variables.
dws90
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 Post Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2004 11:24 pm  
I don't really see the point of it, other then really confusing the user (which is always fun).
jubjub64
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 Post Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2004 11:49 pm  
It could add to the replay value of a level. Okay maybe what I am suggesting is a random option in general. Like having the computer randomly choose between units to build to make you prepare for all possibilities. Or maybe randomly choose between four different locations for the enemy base.
jubjub64
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 Post Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2004 12:58 pm  
Ok nevermind :oops: :oops: I just found the already present random option in the mission editor. Sorry :roll:
Verdagon
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 Post Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2004 4:04 pm  
Theres a random number maker? Where?!
dws90
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 Post Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2004 4:14 pm  
I think he's just talking about "Random Unit Group"
Verdagon
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 Post Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2004 6:02 pm  
Oh. okay!
ajcross
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 Post Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 9:54 am  
A random number generator can be simulated by having triggers add to a counter whenever a unit crosses an area. The easiest spot for these are at base entry points, in front of prebuilt galaxite processors, or other high traffic areas. Another trigger resets the counter to zero when it hits a high number.

Other triggers can watch an area and make things happen for a specific number or a set of random numbers using > and < tests. These should probably change the number to outside their range or wait so they don't trigger immediately again.
Verdagon
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 Post Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 11:51 am  
Incredible idea! Can I use this in my missions?
UGMC
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 Post Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 3:54 am  
I think a "random" condition would be nice in a future edition of the level editor. Like, an event could trigger anytime in a level, which would be different every time. That would be interesting.
LawrenceA
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 Post Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 11:52 pm  
Im bringing up this topic because i REALLY want a random number gererator. does anybody know a way to do it?
Mithoz
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 Post Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 2:42 am  
Lol the last post was 6 years ago. I'm sure someone should have found a way by now. But I wouldn't mind finding out
wonderer
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 Post Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 8:00 am  
yeah me to I wouldn't find out what thier talking about are talking like random attack or how much attack a base or something in that area.
galm
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 Post Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 8:33 am  
Just any random number gen?
LawrenceA
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 Post Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 11:30 pm  
To an experienced map maker a random number could change the style of maps dramatically. No co op would ever be the same. There could be maze maps that change depending on the numbers generated. The possibilites of unlimited randomness maps are HUGE
Mithoz
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 Post Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 1:23 am  
Because I love playing coop I was wondering if some map maker could make a coop that consisted of these random number gen when someone figures out how to do it..

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