Random

Hello, I have little(?) question for You,

so I would like to create Random manager.

In Thinking in Java 4 (Book) I saw little example with Random.java class.

So, I would like to create something like "Random Reward" for my game.

Let me explain it, I have item handler for my item in my game, and if player clicked on it it should give him random money.

I just need help with random.

It should be with interval (from -1000 to 1000) So player has chance to win or loose.

But as I can see Random works only with positive numbers (+) so i would like to know how can i fix it.

Also would be great if someone would show me little example with:

if(drawn number is negative)

//something

Negative - I mean (-) for example - 234

Thans in advice.

Mathew Mintalm wrote:It should be with interval (from -1000 to 1000) So player has chance to win or loose.

But as I can see Random works only with positive numbers (+) so i would like to know how can i fix it.

That's very simple. Generate a random number between 0 and 2000 and subtract 1000 - then you'll have a number in the range -1000 to 1000.

get a random number from 0 to 2000...

then subtract 1000 from it.

Please, can you show me just a little example?

I would like to understand it better.

Range from -10 to 10

Random gen = new Random();

int rand = (gen.nextInt(20) - 10);

-Hunter

I don't think that is quite right... from the API:

int nextInt(int n)
Returns a pseudorandom, uniformly distributed int value between 0 (inclusive) and the specified value (exclusive), drawn from this random number generator's sequence.

so your example will give values from 0 to 19, shifted to -10 to 9.

Yes i saw it too, so is there any one who can show me valid example, please?

It would help me a loot.

Mathew:

If you want to go from -10 to 10, you need to use 21 (you have to count the 0). It should be easy to extrapolate that to any number you need.

John.

Mathew Mintalm wrote: is there any one who can show me valid example, please?

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The example given WAS valid. It is real, working code. It give a range from -10 to 9.

We really try NOT to give out answers here. We feel the best way to learn is to help you figure it out for yourself, by guiding you there. To be honest, I almost deleted Hunter's post, since it all but gives the answer away.

Try do write the code yourself, based on what Hunter provided and the subsequent corrections. Post what you think is right, and we'll guide you towards the correct answer.

But please don't expect anybody to just hand you the complete solution.

fred rosenberger wrote:

Mathew Mintalm wrote: is there any one who can show me valid example, please?

???

The example given WAS valid. It is real, working code. It give a range from -10 to 9.

We really try NOT to give out answers here. We feel the best way to learn is to help you figure it out for yourself, by guiding you there. To be honest, I almost deleted Hunter's post, since it all but gives the answer away.

Try do write the code yourself, based on what Hunter provided and the subsequent corrections. Post what you think is right, and we'll guide you towards the correct answer.

But please don't expect anybody to just hand you the complete solution.

Yes, You're right. Anyway thanks, it works.

My last question is now, how can I check if my this random number was negative (-)?

Maybe you can post few hints.

Ohh, I was stupid..

ok it should works now for me.

if(rand <0)
//is negative..

Ok guys, thank you all for help.