utilizing prob()

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Sep 28 2002, 9:52 am
I don't exactly understand how prob() works. Here is what I have:
if(prob(30))
    M.l=1
    src << "You score!"
else
    M.l=0
    src << "Denied!"

I get messed up results though. If prob(30)==0 then it will do the else like its supposed to, but if prob(30)==1 then it will do both. Maybe I am using it wrong, if someone could help I would be really grateful.

Canar
Sep 28 2002, 12:16 pm
if(prob(30))//that means it has a 30% chance it will work

The number inside the proc is the percent chance for it to work; the higher the number the more likely it will happen.

You used it right from what I see.
Sep 28 2002, 12:24 pm
In response to Super16
hmm... I knew that it was the percent, I read the info in the help. but I think I must have used it wrong in my proc. it always runs the else command. thanks anyway super.

Canar
Sep 28 2002, 12:29 pm
In response to Canar
It may run the else because your probability leans more on the else statement. My test worked fine,

mob/verb/LALA()
if(prob(30))
world << "if worked."
else
world << "else worked."