Re: hmm... rand

On Nov 13, 5:41 am, Sorbus <lairdro...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I can only echo that time(NULL) probably returns the same seed each
time... however,

I can echo that time(NULL) returns current time and thus wont
return the same seed each time you start the program. unless
your computer clock never changes...

I have written my own implementation of it in C/++, too:


blerk!

or you know, you could get, like, a better random routine?
a mersenne twister is top notch stuff for roguelikes and can be
dropped in...

-stu

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