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Stowen

06-23-2012 03:21 AM

Random Selection question

Hey guys, I have another question. Along with the timer question I had earlier, I added a function when the timer runs out for a random selection. It's for a Chance-type event I'm trying to make. I get it to select randomly, but the trouble I am having, is getting the TimeOut loop to stop. How would I go about this?

Here is what I have so far:

PHP Code:


		
			
function onTimeOut() {

this.randombox = int(random(1,8));

this.chat = this.randombox;

setTimer(0.5);

}

cbk1994

06-23-2012 03:22 AM

Not sure exactly what you're trying to do, but you can abuse return; to end a function. As long as the setTimer doesn't get called, it will stop repeatedly calling the onTimeOut function.

Chompy

06-23-2012 03:41 AM

by using setTimer(0); you can cancel the onTimeout event from happening :)

The onTimeout event will only loop if you set a new timer for it inside the onTimeout function code snippet as well.

Stowen

06-23-2012 06:09 AM

So would I use a scheduleevent to call a function that would set the Timer to 0?

Stowen

06-23-2012 06:12 AM

I'm trying to loop it a few times, so it kinda names of a few random numbers before selecting a box. It's basically just a visual for the players of the event. Similar to UN's. Not sure if you guys have seen it?

DustyPorViva

06-23-2012 06:19 AM

PHP Code:


		
			
function onTimeout() {
  // if conditions are met, return to stop the function. This means anything after
  // the return is not executed, so the setTimer() is never called
  if (int(random(0,8)) <= 2) return;
  setTimer(0.5);
}

Is what Chris was referencing.

Starfire2001

06-23-2012 06:29 AM

If you want to do something similar to UNs...

From whatever other function.

PHP Code:


		
			
onPickBox(25);

PHP Code:


		
			
function onPickBox(temp.c){ 

  if(temp.c > 0){

    this.randombox = int(random(1,9));

    this.chat = this.randombox;

    scheduleevent(.5,"PickBox",temp.c - 1);

  }

  else{

    this.chat = this.randombox SPC "selected!";

  }

}

Note I changed your random script from int(random(1,8)) to int(random(1,9)), cause assuming you are making a standard 8 box Chance event box 8 would never be selected in your original script (never can be max number).

Stowen

06-23-2012 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DustyPorViva (Post 1698177)

Is what Chris was referencing.

Oh, I get it now :P

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starfire2001 (Post 1698179)

Yes I am, thank you for the help! :)

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