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#1Dec. 10, 2021 01:17:49
VeryFamus
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Pick random (A) to (Z)

This suggestion is to allow letters to be randomized in the pick random block.

For example,
(Pick Random (a v) to (z v) :: operators)
Would select a random letter from the alphabet.
(Pick random (f v) to (t v) :: operators)
Would check between those, etc. This could be useful because it’s much more convenient than setting random 1-10 and “if, then else” ing for each possible result to set to a letter.

Pros:
allows easier letter randomization

Cons:
Can’t think of any

Edit: letters don’t show as variables (the arrows downward are just for proper visual effect)

Last edited by VeryFamus (Dec. 10, 2021 01:22:14)

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#2Dec. 10, 2021 01:24:40
CatGuyAnimates
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Pick random (A) to (Z)

VeryFamus wrote:

This suggestion is to allow letters to be randomized in the pick random block.

For example,
(pick random (A) to (Z) :: operators)
Would select a random letter from the alphabet.
(pick random (F) to (L))
Would check between those, etc. This could be useful because it’s much more convenient than setting random 1-10 and “if, then else” ing for each possible result to set to a letter.

Pros:
allows easier letter randomization

Cons:
Can’t think of any
instead of using if/elses you can make a list of all possible results(works with anything, not just letters/numbers, but words too!) then just use the following code:
set [example v] to (item (pick random (1) to (length of [list v] ))  of [list v] :: list)
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#3Dec. 10, 2021 01:26:18
VeryFamus
Scratcher
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Pick random (A) to (Z)

CatGuyAnimates wrote:

VeryFamus wrote:

This suggestion is to allow letters to be randomized in the pick random block.

For example,
(pick random (A) to (Z) :: operators)
Would select a random letter from the alphabet.
(pick random (F) to (L))
Would check between those, etc. This could be useful because it’s much more convenient than setting random 1-10 and “if, then else” ing for each possible result to set to a letter.

Pros:
allows easier letter randomization

Cons:
Can’t think of any
instead of using if/elses you can make a list of all possible results(works with anything, not just letters/numbers, but words too!) then just use the following code:
set [example v] to (item (pick random (1) to (length of [list v] ))  of [list v] :: list)

Do you support? Just because there is a workaround (that may not be that simple) doesn’t justify a support/no support.
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#4Dec. 10, 2021 01:36:45
CatGuyAnimates
Scratcher
100+ posts

Pick random (A) to (Z)

VeryFamus wrote:

CatGuyAnimates wrote:

VeryFamus wrote:

This suggestion is to allow letters to be randomized in the pick random block.

For example,
(pick random (A) to (Z) :: operators)
Would select a random letter from the alphabet.
(pick random (F) to (L))
Would check between those, etc. This could be useful because it’s much more convenient than setting random 1-10 and “if, then else” ing for each possible result to set to a letter.

Pros:
allows easier letter randomization

Cons:
Can’t think of any
instead of using if/elses you can make a list of all possible results(works with anything, not just letters/numbers, but words too!) then just use the following code:
set [example v] to (item (pick random (1) to (length of [list v] ))  of [list v] :: list)

Do you support? Just because there is a workaround (that may not be that simple) doesn’t justify a support/no support.
it's a convientent work around, and allows for more than just what your suggesting. plus, the more things scratch adds that other languages doesn't have, the harder it is for scratch users to transfer their skills. the closest to it in python is this:
var = ord(randint(0, 10)) //ord converts the number to an ascii character.
meanwhile this random list function probably exists in literally every language with lists.
im not saying support or no support because they undermine the discussion around whether or not a feature is important. it doesnt matter if 50 people think adding (insert random feature here) is a good or bad idea. what matters is what it adds to the site that is missing and how useful it is.
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#5Dec. 10, 2021 02:24:55
_bz
Scratcher
100+ posts

Pick random (A) to (Z)

But one thing is that you should type in the list in each slot.
A
B
C
D
E
so on until z or any other character you want. Then only use this script given below which picks random numbers which is taken from the position of the list and stored into a variable. Like A is 1 and B is 2 and etc..

CatGuyAnimates wrote:

instead of using if/elses you can make a list of all possible results(works with anything, not just letters/numbers, but words too!) then just use the following code:
set [example v] to (item (pick random (1) to (length of [list v] ))  of [list v] :: list)
or
set [digits v] to [ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ]
set [random digit v] to (letter (pick random (1) to (26)) of (digits))
Here the 26 can be set to any value. Means like 24 is upto X

Last edited by _bz (Dec. 10, 2021 02:50:40)

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#6Dec. 10, 2021 02:44:40
dave-alt-4
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1000+ posts

Pick random (A) to (Z)

dupe?
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Think! Is saying if you support a suggestion necessary? No! People can just tell by your constructive post after it. You have more freedom on your tone!
Forumers, especially new, may also get upset if you say “no support!!!” at them! They may take the whole post in a negative tone, and that makes them upset!
Instead, you can kindly say why their suggestion has cons. They will take it as “constructive criticism” and be happy. - dertermenter


#7Dec. 10, 2021 09:51:21
thatwasdeadsimple
Scratcher
100+ posts

Pick random (A) to (Z)

VeryFamus wrote:

This suggestion is to allow letters to be randomized in the pick random block.

For example,
(Pick Random (a v) to (z v) :: operators)
Would select a random letter from the alphabet.
(Pick random (f v) to (t v) :: operators)
Would check between those, etc. This could be useful because it’s much more convenient than setting random 1-10 and “if, then else” ing for each possible result to set to a letter.

Pros:
allows easier letter randomization

Cons:
Can’t think of any

Edit: letters don’t show as variables (the arrows downward are just for proper visual effect)

Do this:
set [alphabet v] to [abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz]
(letter (pick random (1) to (26)) of (alphabet))
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#8Dec. 10, 2021 10:08:07
Paddle2See
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Pick random (A) to (Z)

dave-alt-4 wrote:

dupe?
Thanks for the link! It does look like this is a duplicate topic so I'll close it to keep the conversation all in one place.

Please use the existing topic in the link above.
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