Random item from array

[jlusco]

So I have set an array
var items =[1,2,3,4,5];
How do I then set a variable to be a random value from the array?
Sorry I suck as javascript

 

[KenSoulslayer]

const randomEl = items[Math.floor(Math.random() * items.length)];

If you need me to explain this snippet, ask and I will let you know.

Also using let is better in JS if you are not going to use this variable in another code snipper as var has global scope and mess up other variables, if you are not sure which one to use and you dont have a lot of variables var is fine.
If the value wont change during runtime just use const

 

[jlusco]

const randomEl = items[Math.floor(Math.random() * items.length)];

If you need me to explain this snippet, ask and I will let you know.

Also using let is better in JS if you are not going to use this variable in another code snipper as var has global scope and mess up other variables, if you are not sure which one to use and you dont have a lot of variables var is fine.
If the value wont change during runtime just use const

So if I understand you I would do
let items =[1,2,3,4,5];
const randomEl = items[Math.floor(Math.random() * items.length)];
$gameParty.gainItem($dataItems[randomEl],1);
to reward the random item from the list. Am I understanding this correctly?

 

[jlusco]

const randomEl = items[Math.floor(Math.random() * items.length)];

If you need me to explain this snippet, ask and I will let you know.

Also using let is better in JS if you are not going to use this variable in another code snipper as var has global scope and mess up other variables, if you are not sure which one to use and you dont have a lot of variables var is fine.
If the value wont change during runtime just use const

You are a life saver this worked perfectly for the random reward I was working on. Thank you.

 

[KenSoulslayer]

So if I understand you I would do
let items =[1,2,3,4,5];
const randomEl = items[Math.floor(Math.random() * items.length)];
$gameParty.gainItem($dataItems[randomEl],1);
to reward the random item from the list. Am I understanding this correctly?

Yes that's right, for brevity's sake you can also use it in a single line and avoid declaring the random variable as below!

let items =[1,2,3,4,5];
$gameParty.gainItem($dataItems[items[Math.floor(Math.random() * items.length)]],1);

and such won't really affect anything though

You are a life saver this worked perfectly for the random reward I was working on. Thank you.

You're welcome, glad I could help!