Random Number Generator Devices

The Random Number Generator device randomly rolls a number in the range between two numbers you choose. The result can then be transmitted to other devices to activate them.

You also have an option to use a volume to trigger other devices placed within the volume.

Finding and Placing the Device

Click image to enlarge.

1. From Create mode, press the Tab key to open the CREATIVE inventory screen.
2. Click the Devices tab and scroll to select the device. You can also use the Search box or the Categories panel on the left to find your device.
3. Click PLACE NOW to place immediately, or put the device in the QUICK BAR to place later.
4. Press the Esc key to return to your island in Create mode. Use your phone to position the device, then click to place it. Press the Esc key to detach the device from your phone tool.
5. Point at the device with your phone. If the Customize popup doesn’t open immediately, move closer until it does, then press E to open the Customize panel.

Customizing a Device Name

If you're using multiple copies of a device on an island, it can be helpful to rename them with context-specific names. For example, if you have multiple Random Number Generator devices for different purposes, you might name them with short descriptions.

1. Open the CUSTOMIZE panel and click the Settings (gear) icon on the bottom left of the panel.
2. Click RENAME, and type the new device name. You can use up to 60 characters.
3. Click SAVE.

Once you’ve saved, the new name will appear at the top of the CUSTOMIZE panel. It will also show up when you point at the device with your phone while in Create mode.

Device Options

The device options determine the value limits for the number rolled, the winning value, and other details of the device's appearance and behavior.

In its default state, this device rolls a number from 1 to 6 when the player steps onto it. Its default outcome does nothing, since no signals are transmitted unless options are set.

Default values are in bold.

Basic Options

All Options (Additional)

Channels

When one device needs to “talk” to another device, it does so by transmitting a signal on a specific channel. The receiving device needs to be set up to receive the signal on the same channel.

A channel is identified by a number, and channel numbers are customized for a device under the option that uses the channel. Most devices will also pass the identity of the player who triggered the device with the signal.

This can be enabled, disabled, activated, or canceled by receiving a signal on a channel. It can transmit on a channel when a winning or losing score is rolled, or when a maximum or minimum score is rolled.

Receivers

Receivers listen for a channel and perform an action when they hear any device (including themselves) send a signal on that channel.

Transmitters

Transmitters send a signal on the selected channel when triggered.

Design Examples

Here are some examples of how you can use the Random Number Generator.

• Mythic Randomization
• Random Loadout
• Score Randomization

Mythic Randomization

One of the basic functions of the Random Number Generator device is to determine a number, which can then influence player behavior. This example will show random chance in action with a one-in-three chance to receive a Mythic weapon.

You will need the following devices.

• 1x Random Number Generator
• 1x Conditional Button
• 2x HUD Messages
• 1x Item Spawner

1. Construct a simple structure and place the Conditional Button device within it. Register your preferred collectible consumable to the conditional button by dragging and dropping it off in Play mode. For this example, use a Sleek Mechanical Part, then customize the button to the following settings. If you prefer it to be free for testing purposes, you can use a regular Button device instead of the conditional button.

   

1. Place an Item Spawner adjacent to the button. Choose a Mythic weapon and register it by dragging it off the Play menu bar, then customize the item spawner to the following settings.

   

1. Just outside the structure, place a Random Number Generator device close enough for the rolling sound effects to be heard clearly through the wall. Customize it to the following settings.

   

1. Place a HUD Message device anywhere on the map. Customize it to the following settings.

   

1. Copy the HUD Message device and modify only the following settings.

   

You now have the basic functionality for randomly awarding items via collectible consumables.

You can place Item Spawner devices to offer consumables that can be used to randomize for Mythics as an alternative form of progression in your island. Other vending machines can still operate using gold gained through eliminations and normal play. You can also set each roll to give a weapon of variable type or quality, or set the conditional button to also use gold for a more streamlined experience.

Random Loadout

This example demonstrates the functionality of the Random Number Generator device as a sequencer to activate other devices. Each number rolled can have a separate outcome, instead of being binary between only two results.

You will need the following devices.

• 1x Random Number Generator
• 1x Button
• 3x Triggers
• 3x Item Granters

1. Build a structure to house the button. Place the button inside the structure and customize the following settings.

   

1. Outside the structure, place a Random Number Generator device. Customize it to the following settings.

   

1. You should now have 3 equal-sized tiles extending from the Random Number Generator. Within the first one, place a Trigger device. Customize it to the following settings.

   

1. Copy the Trigger device, and place it in the next empty segment of the Random Number Generator device sequencer volume. Increment the When Triggered Transmit On to Channel 3.

2. Make a third copy of the Trigger device, and place it in the remaining empty segment of the Random Number Generator device sequencer volume. Set the When Triggered Transmit On to Channel 4. Now, if the Random Number Generator is activated, each of these three triggers will transmit a different signal, depending on the outcome.

3. Next to the Random Number Generator device first volume, place an Item Granter device. Don't register any weapons or consumables to it yet. Customize it to the following settings.

   

1. Copy the Item Granter and place it a tile away, by the second volume segment. Set the Grant Item When Receiving From to Channel 3 to sync up with the Trigger device in the second Random Number Generator sequencer volume.

2. Copy the Item Granter one last time and place it by the final sequencer volume. Set the Grant Item When Receiving From to Channel 4, matching the third and final Trigger device within the Random Number Generator device's sequencer volume.

3. Lastly, select a series of weapons and consumables for each of the three separate Item Granters, equipping them to your character. Standing in front of or next to an Item Granter, enter Play mode, and drag the desired equipment off. When released, they will drop and register with the Item Granter device. Multiple weapons and consumables can be registered at the same time.

   

4. Fill an entire loadout, including any secondary weapons and grenades you want, then repeat two times with different weapons for the second and third Item Granter. One of them will be randomly given when the button is hit.

You now have the basic functionality to randomly equip a loadout to a player.

You can increase the size of the Value Limit 2 and the number of both triggers and item granters to expand the number of loadouts you can grant. Any signal transmitted with a player as an instigator, such as from a Player Spawn Pad device, can be used to roll the Random Number Generator device and grant the weapons and consumables to a player.

Score Randomization

One functionality built into the Random Number Generator device is the ability to modify the score of the instigating player. This example will allow the user to randomize their hard-earned score in an attempt to gain a net increase.

You will need the following devices.

• 3x Random Number Generator
• 1x Button
• 2x HUD Message

1. Create a structure to house a Button device. Customize it with the following settings.

   

1. Outside in an area of your choosing, place a Random Number Generator and customize it to the following settings.

   

1. Place a second Random Number Generator device adjacent to the first one. Customize it to the following settings.

   

1. After copying the second Random Number Generator, place a third Random Number Generator beside the other two. Change only the following settings.

   

   Option	Value	Description
   Score Type	Subtract	Instead of adding to the score, the 1d4 will subtract from it instead.
   Activate When Receiving From	Channel 3	When the first Random Number Generator rolls a loss, it sends a signal to this device to randomly reduce the randomized score.

2. Place a HUD Message device beside the Random Number Generators and customize it to the following settings.

   

1. Copy the first HUD Message device and place a second one adjacent. Adjust only the following settings.

   

You now have the basic functionality for a score gambling device.

Buttons or even conditional buttons requiring consumables or gold could be set throughout the level with a long delay, allowing opportunistic people to randomize their score. This could also be integrated into something like a Gun Game, giving the chance to progress a few guns, or even lose valuable progression, especially if players are stuck on a particular weapon.

Gameplay Examples Using Random Number Generators

• Color Switch Challenge
• Random Sentry Fight
• Storm Wars