[AS2] help with going to random frame

[Andrew the Great]

okay, so when i press my mc (random1) i would like it to go to a random frame (but only random between frames2, 18, and 24) for different maps in my game.

This is the formula i have right now but it doesnt work, (the formula works to go to any frame tho with a frame number where () is and not (math.random) and not sure if i was supposed to put something else besides math.random

I've also tried other things like ((random (2)) , (random (18)), (random (24)))
and also (random ( 2, 18, 24)) and none of them seem to work =/
any help would be greatly appreciated!
thanks, Andrew

this.random1.onRelease = function(){
gotoAndStop(math.random( 2, 18, 24 ));// want it to choose a random frame of 2, 18 or 24
}

[neilmmm]

var frameArray:Array=new Array(2,18,24)
random1.onRelease = function(){
gotoAndStop(Math.floor(Math.random()*frameArray.length));
}

[Andrew the Great]

this doesnt work for me dude =/ it either goes to frame 2 or goes to the main menu (frame 1)

[neilmmm]

You may need to add scope to the gotoandstop

Ie this. this._parent or even the non recommended _root
I have not tested the code but can not see a problem in it.

Perhaps you should post an Fla.

[Andrew the Great]

I've solved why it wasnt working took me a bit of messing around with but basically your code is 90% correct i found two things that work option 1 is:::

var frameArray:Array=new Array(2)
var frameArray:Array=new Array(18)
var frameArray:Array=new Array(24)
random1.onRelease = function(){
gotoAndPlay(Math.floor(Math.random()*frameArray.length));
}

option 2 is:::

var frameArray:Array=new Array((2,18,24))
random1.onRelease = function(){
gotoAndPlay(Math.floor(Math.random()*frameArray.length));
}

thanks for your help with random frames =]]




EDIT::
this code still makes it go to frame one some times and im not sure why (as if it randomly chooses frame 1, or the other 3 frames i have listed in the array)

[neilmmm]

i am sorry i did make a mistake try ... should have tested... i must have been v tired

var frameArray:Array=new Array(2,18,24)
random1.onRelease = function(){
var target:Number=Math.floor(Math.random()*frameArray.length)
gotoAndStop(frameArray[target]);

}
stop();

see fla

hope it helps

btw both your solutions are incorrect both will make an array 24 undefined instances

[neilmmm]

still rushing no fla

[Andrew the Great]

sweet! thanks, this works and it doesnt go frame 1 at all =] (ill check out your .fla right now)

edit: yeah your .fla works same as mine( i needed this for random maps on the different difficulties, and then a random option for random difficulty and random map) thanks again!