Random Selection question

[Stowen]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Stowen]

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by DustyPorViva

Is what Chris was referencing.

Oh, I get it now :P

Originally Posted by Starfire2001

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).

Yes I am, thank you for the help!