Randomly Call Event

[JoshC]

I need a simple script that will wait for a random amount of time (the random amount of time is set-able within the script; i.e. rand(1min-3min)) then call an event on the map. Then reset itself to wait for that random period of time again. I need it so that I can change or reset the time from an event at will. And also make it so I can set an interval of randomness that the event will or will not be called.

An example application would be: Your running a town and every so often bandits will attack; or: Your on your farm and every so often wolfs will come to you farm and attack the chickens; etc.

 

[Croda]

why don't you simply make a common event instead of requesting the job of someone ?

 

[JoshC]

First off please read the post before responding, I said I need it to be random, and unless there's a special random timer command I don't know about then the only other way IS a script. Secondly I asked for it to have a chance of success, and I'm still not seeing this invisible event command of randomness. Lastly I prefer to use scripts than events as it makes things more organized and reduces lag.

Although there is a way to make a random variable the problem is setting a timer to that variable, thus the need of a script.

 

[Croda]

there is no variable with a random settings anymore in VX ?

 

[JoshC]

My apologies, the tag for this topic is set to XP, I just assumed everyone payed attention to that. I need this script for RPG Maker XP, not VX.

 

[Dargor]

JoshC, your answer to Croda was a bit rude, he did read all your request and simply proposed to do that with an event. It's all doable with events. And yes, there is a random variable option.

If you absolutely want to do that with a script, all you need to do is set your variable and the call these 2 lines:

 

$game_system.timer = $game_variables[variable_ID] * Graphics.frame_rate

$game_system.timer_working = true

 

Otherwise, make a common event as a parallel process and decrease your variable each 60 frames, or 40 on XP.

 

[Croda]

I don't know why I was telling you "VX" in fact. :boo:
Anyways, there are random values settings in the variable commands on all the RM I think.

 

[JoshC]

Once again I apologize, I wasn't trying to be rude, it's kinda early here and I'm a bit blunt in the mornings. Thanks Dargor and Croda.