How do I make something happen at random?

Hi,

Can anyone show me how to make things have a random percentage.

so for example look at the number drop games-

there is probably a code saying 30% drop a number 2, 40% drop a number 16, 10% drop a 32, 20% drop a number 8

or something similar

so how do i get this into construct 3?

for now i use:

spawn object at random x and y for the layout , and then i have 2 object detectors - half the size of the layout together so that the whole layout is covered by them, and then i use- object on collisions with left object detector set variable to 1 or on collisions with right detector set variable to 2

and then in the event sheet id code - if var is 1 spawn (example) tiger and -if var is 2 spawn (example) lion

yes so i know this isn't the correct method but i cant find of any other way

thanks in advance

Radkampfwagen

System -> compare two values

random(1) < 0.3 = 30%

random(1) < 0.9 = 90%

random generates a value between 0 and 1.

If you want some extra control you can try the advanced random plugin, which supports probability tables.

construct.net/en/make-games/manuals/construct-3/plugin-reference/advanced-random

WackyToaster

thanks a lot for your help.

i cant believe i never knew of this before

thanks

Radkampfwagen

I use random(100)<30, it's slightly easier to read.