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{{randomvariable|name=rnd(x)|graph=rnd.svg|caption=[[wikipedia:Probability mass function|Probability mass function]] of rnd(10).|distribution=[[Wikipedia:discrete uniform distribution|uniform]]|mean=<math>(x+1)/2</math>|stddev=<math>\sqrt{(x^2-1)/12}</math>}} | {{randomvariable|name=rnd(x)|graph=rnd.svg|caption=[[wikipedia:Probability mass function|Probability mass function]] of rnd(10).|distribution=[[Wikipedia:discrete uniform distribution|uniform]]|mean=<math>(x+1)/2</math>|stddev=<math>\sqrt{(x^2-1)/12}</math>}} | ||
| − | rnd(x)<ref>{{function|rnd.c|rnd}}</ref> is a pseudo-random number function used in NetHack when a result should be unweighted. The range of values is between 1 and x inclusive (that is, 1 | + | '''rnd(<var>x</var>)'''<ref>{{function|rnd.c|rnd}}</ref> is a pseudo-random number function used in ''NetHack'' when a result should be unweighted. The range of values is between 1 and <var>x</var> inclusive (that is, 1 ≤ rnd(<var>x</var>) ≤ <var>x</var>). It is equivalent to rolling a [[D notation|die with <var>x</var> sides]]. |
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rnd(x)[1] is a pseudo-random number function used in NetHack when a result should be unweighted. The range of values is between 1 and x inclusive (that is, 1 ≤ rnd(x) ≤ x). It is equivalent to rolling a die with x sides.
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