Randomizing "Embark If" commands...

[DLDC_Sims_guy]

What is the best way to randomize the "Embark If" command to set a unit off on variable routes? I understand the explanation in the SB Wiki, just wondering what those with the most experience here have found to work best.

Thanks!

Curt

[stormrider_sp]

What is the best way to randomize the "Embark If" command to set a unit off on variable routes? I understand the explanation in the SB Wiki, just wondering what those with the most experience here have found to work best.

Thanks!

Curt

Random variable!

For example, you have 2 waypoints that you want the AI to choose randomly:

Wp 1

Embark if

0 > random X1 < 50

Wp 2

Embark if

50 < random X1 < 100

At the start of the scenario, 63 random X#s are rolled. So, for every random check point, you assign the condition above for each X# (X1, X2, ...X63)

[Tacbat]

It all depends on what exactly you are trying to accomplish, and if you want to script coordinated random movement.

[DLDC_Sims_guy]

I want to use it, in conjunction with other variables, to script possible reactions to direct and indirect fire. I think I've got it now.

Thanks to all!

[Flying Penguin]

On a related note, how would you use the 'New' random variable? Presumably there for when genuinely random movement is needed?

So if I have two paths, each with 0 < New ≤ 50, will it do both or neither, or does it check each in turn at a 50% chance? And if the latter, does it recheck if neither are chosen on the first go or will the unit sit there like a lemon for all eternity?

Cheers,

Jamie

[Ssnake]

On a related note, how would you use the 'New' random variable? Presumably there for when genuinely random movement is needed?

Correct. The numbered random variables are for coordinated random behavior. Like, an entire formation of units going left or right (the company commander would make that decision for everyone).

The random variable "New" gets a new value whenever a unit queries a condition that includes it, so you can no longer coordinate that behavior with other units.

[Ssnake]

So if I have two paths, each with 0 < New ≤ 50, will it do both or neither, or does it check each in turn at a 50% chance? And if the latter, does it recheck if neither are chosen on the first go or will the unit sit there like a lemon for all eternity?

Ah, the second part of the question. Yes, it could happen that for both paths XNew is outside of the 50% quartile that you defined. To avoid that, add the random embark condition to only ONE path. That way the random condition will be evaluated first, and if it is isn't true, the other path will be taken.

[Flying Penguin]

Ah, the second part of the question. Yes, it could happen that for both paths XNew is outside of the 50% quartile that you defined. To avoid that, add the random embark condition to only ONE path. That way the random condition will be evaluated first, and if it is isn't true, the other path will be taken.

But are conditions re-evaluated with new random numbers each time? I am assuming that conditions are evaluated periodically as, to take a semi-related example, if I say embark if unit X is in zone Y, and X isn't in Y at the start but it later enters Y, my assumption is that the condition would then become true and the unit would embark, albeit with a little delay corresponding to the re-evaluation interval...

Edited November 20, 2013 by Flying Penguin

[MAJ_Fubar]

A new variable is created and then checked each time a unit arrives at the given check point.

[stormrider_sp]

Ah, the second part of the question. Yes, it could happen that for both paths XNew is outside of the 50% quartile that you defined. To avoid that, add the random embark condition to only ONE path. That way the random condition will be evaluated first, and if it is isn't true, the other path will be taken.

Oh, thanks!

[stormrider_sp]

But are conditions re-evaluated with new random numbers each time? I am assuming that conditions are evaluated periodically as, to take a semi-related example, if I say embark if unit X is in zone Y, and X isn't in Y at the start but it later enters Y, my assumption is that the condition would then become true and the unit would embark, albeit with a little delay corresponding to the re-evaluation interval...

I assume that in this case it wont check again, since it only checks when it is in the checkpoint, not en route, and will continue towards the next checkpoint.

[Flying Penguin]

A new variable is created and then checked each time a unit arrives at the given check point.

Thanks, that seems consistent with the test I just did. It appears that the new random is created on arrival (and is not refreshed each evaluation), but the conditions are repeatedly evaluated as long as the unit is at the waypoint.

In the attached scenario, each Hummer (except for the north most one) has a single route with a 10% chance of setting off at the start, but when the northern Hummer reaches the trigger, the rest of them set off.

Random Test.zip