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|fName= mist.random|<br />
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|vNum = Mist 3.3<br />
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|desc= Returns a random numerical value based on the input variables. Matches input values of the math.random() function except this function does not support decimals.|<br />
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|rtnType= number<br />
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|reqType1= number/number<br />
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|reqName1= low/high<br />
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|optType1= number<br />
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|optName1= high<br />
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|varExamples= number low and high, any round number <br />
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|rtnExamples= any non round number<br />
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<pre><br />
do<br />
local randChoice = mist.random(5)<br />
if randChoice == 1 then<br />
-- do whatever<br />
elseif randChoice == 2 then<br />
-- do whatever2<br />
elseif randChoice > 2 then<br />
-- do whatever3<br />
end<br />
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|funcs= {{ListOfMistGeneralPurposeFuncs}}<br />
|notes= If the optional variable is not present then a random number will be returned between 1 and the required variable. <br />
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This function has been created to act as a customized replacement of math.random, specifically for any random choice with less than 50 possibilities. <br />
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[[Category: MIST|random]]</div>Grimes