Random.h File Reference

#include <memory>
#include "Library/Random/RandomEngine.h"

Variables
RandomEngine *	grng
RandomEngine *	vrng

Detailed Description

Some notes on what is happening here.

We want to be able to record play traces, and for this we need deterministic random number generation. This is the reason why we have two random endpoints. One is for everything that's affecting gameplay, the other one is for everything else.

Variable Documentation

grng

RandomEngine* grng

extern

grng stands for game random number generator. This is the random number engine that should be used for everything that affects gameplay.

grng is managed externally by an instance of EngineRandomComponent. Create the component before using grng.

vrng

RandomEngine* vrng

extern

vrng stands for view random number generator. This is the random number engine that should be used for visual & audio effects that do not affect gameplay, e.g. particle trails, or party members shouting "got him!" after a kill.

vrng is managed externally by an instance of EngineRandomComponent. Create the component before using vrng.