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#1 2010-09-18 16:29:23
Random Number but NOT 2 latest random
Hi there. Started using scratch eariler today and now i stumbeled opon a probelm. I need to use "Pick random 1 - 10" but i need to get a random number thats NOT one of the 2 latest pick random numbers. Got it to work with latest but now i cant seem to get it to the 2nd latest. Anyone got any idea on how to fix this?
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#2 2010-09-18 16:32:10
- soupoftomato
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Re: Random Number but NOT 2 latest random
<when green flag clicked>
<repeat( <set{ }to( <pick random( )to(
[add __ to Latest Numbers}
<end>
<change{ }by(
<if>Latest numbers contains ___
<set{ }to(
<else>
<end>
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#3 2010-09-18 16:36:05
Re: Random Number but NOT 2 latest random
You could have two variables ("previous" and "second previous", or whatever you want) and use a repeat until loop to repeatedly choose a random number until it equals neither of them. Then "bump" them down like this:
Code:
Repeat until not< <choice = previous> or <choice = second_previous> >
set choice to pick random 1 to 10
EndRepeat
set second_previous to previous
set previous to choiceIf that makes sense, great. 
If it doesn't, I can blockify it for you.
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Thanks alot both of you