How to randomize to play a mc in flash 4?

[coala]

Hi,
I would like to start my fla movie with a introscene, before entering the main movie.

In that introscene I have 4 mc's and want flash to randomize to play one of them, before continuing.

Anyone knows how to do this in old flash 4 please? I would be so greatful

Thanks,

C.

[20 Ton Squirrel]

*yawns and stretches*

Alright, you poor soul... forced to deal with F4. May the light of MX shine upon thee soon. Until then, I shall aide!

Now... lemme think here... gotta remember how this is done. Slap your four MC instances on the stage. Put a stop action in the first frame of each, by the way. Name the MC instances like this:

mov_1
mov_2
mov_3
mov_4

In the first frame of your timeline have this code...

int_random = random(4);
tellTarget("mov_" + int_random) {
    play();
}

That should do the trick. It's been a while, though, so lemme know if it doesn't. Good luck, happy coding, and for the love of all that's holy get MX. You won't be sorry. *grin*