How to Set Up a Basic RNG (Random Number Generator) Device in Your Game
Creating a fun and engaging gameplay experience often requires a touch of randomness to keep things fresh and unpredictable. A Random Number Generator (RNG) device can be the perfect tool to introduce such randomness in your game setup. In this guide, we’ll walk through the steps to set up an RNG device that will trigger two random instances when activated.
Step 1: Gather Your Devices
For this setup, you’ll need the following devices:
- Random Number Generator
- Timer
- Round Setting Device
- Two Triggers
Step 2: Configure the Random Number Generator
Begin with the Random Number Generator settings as follows:
- Value Limit: 1
- Value Limit: 2 ( if you need more slots, increase this number)
- Winning Value: 4
- Roll Time: 4 seconds (Adjust this as needed)
- Reset After Use: On
- Reset Delay: Instant
- Zone Direction: Right (or your preferred direction)
- Dimensions: Length: 9, Width: 2, Height: 3.0
- Visible during Game: On (or Off if preferred)
- Activating Team: Any
- Enabled During Phase: Always
Ensure that the ‘Enable when Receiving From’ is set to activate using a Round Setting Device at the round start, and ‘Activate When Receiving From’ is set to a Timer upon completion.
Your Settings should look something like this
Random Number Generator
( pick two random instances set up )
ALL OPTIONS
Value Limit: 1
Value Limt: 2 (Add more choices other than 2)
Winning Value: 4
Roll Time: 4 Seconds ( increase this if you need to)
Pick Each Number Once: No
Reset After Use: On
Reset Delay: Instant
Award Score: Never
Zone Direction: Right ( you can set this in which ever direction you prefer)
Length: 9
Width: 2
Height: 3.0
Visible during Game: On (you can turn this off, if you prefer)
Activating Team: Any
Enabled During Phase: Always
Activate on Phase: None
FUNCTIONS
Enable when Receiving From
Set this to enable using a round setting device on round start
Activate When Receiving From
Set this to a Timer : On Completed
Step 3: Set Up the Timer
Adjust the timer to activate at the game/round start, specifying the desired wait time before activating the RNG Device. Ensure it’s set to reset upon completion.
Step 4: Install the Triggers
Place the triggers in the designated slots found in the RNG Device, with each trigger set to activate an event. Ensure these are set to trigger with a sequencer and damage.
Step 5: Define Your Rewards
With the triggers in place, set them to grant whatever rewards you choose, be it weapons ( using an item granter) , teleportation , or class/team changes using the Class Designer and Class Selector Devices.
Step 6: Round Activation
Ensure that with every new round, the timer restarts, activating the RNG device and granting the set rewards through the triggers.
Now, your RNG device is all set to add that element of unpredictability to your gameplay, making each round unique and thrilling. For more detailed information on the Random Number Generator in the Epic Developer Centre.
By following these steps, you’ll be well on your way to creating a dynamic gaming environment with a touch of randomness in every round.
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