RNGNeeds

Terminology

To make the most out of RNGNeeds, it's essential to understand the key terms and concepts used within the plugin. This page provides definitions for the primary terms you'll encounter.

  • Name
    Probability List
    Type
    Description
    A Probability List is a collection of Probability Items, each representing a potential value that can be selected. This list defines a set of possible outcomes, each associated with its own probability.
  • Name
    Probability Item
    Type
    Description
    A Probability Item is an individual entry within a Probability List. It encapsulates a user-defined value (either a value type or a reference type) and associates it with a particular Base Probability. The item also stores additional information, such as enabled or locked states.
  • Name
    Base Probability
    Type
    Description
    Base Probability refers to the initial probability assigned to a Probability Item. This value can be manually adjusted but does not directly influence the selection process. It serves as a reference point for further adjustments and calculations.
  • Name
    Probability
    Type
    Description
    Probability refers to the adjusted likelihood of a Probability Item being selected. It's a calculated value derived from the Base Probability and any influences or adjustments. This probability is used during the selection process.
  • Name
    Enabled Probability
    Type
    Description
    Enabled Probability refers to the accumulated probability of all enabled Probability Items in a list. Disabled items are not considered in this calculation. The Enabled Probability value is used during the selection process.
  • Name
    Unlocked Probability
    Type
    Description
    Unlocked Probability refers to the total probability of all unlocked Probability Items in a list. Unlocked probabilities can change as other items' probabilities are adjusted. This value is considered during probability normalization or recalculation when designing the list.
  • Name
    Depletable List
    Type
    Description
    A Probability List that allows Depletable Items to consume units upon selection. Depleted items will no longer be selectable and will behave similarly to disabled items until their units are refilled.
  • Name
    Depletable Item
    Type
    Description
    A Probability Item which, when contained in a Depletable List, will have its units consumed with each pick. Once the units are depleted, the item will not be selectable until its units are refilled.
  • Name
    Units
    Type
    Description
    In depletable items, units refer to the number of times an item can be selected. Each selection will consume one unit.
  • Name
    Max Units
    Type
    Description
    In depletable items, maximum units refer to the upper limit of units an item can have. Units are reset to this maximum when the item is refilled.
  • Name
    Refill
    Type
    Description
    A term used to describe the process of resetting the units of a Depletable Item to its defined maximum.
  • Name
    Selectable Item
    Type
    Description
    A Probability Item is considered selectable if it is enabled and either non-depletable (infinite) or, for depletable items, if it has at least one available unit.
  • Name
    Selection Method
    Type
    Description
    Selection Method refers to the algorithm or process used to pick an item from the Probability List. Different selection methods may yield almost identical results but can differ in performance depending on the size of the list and the Pick Count.
  • Name
    Pick Count
    Type
    Description
    Pick Count is the number of items to be selected from the Probability List in a single operation. The Pick Count can be a fixed value or a range, offering flexibility for different scenarios.
  • Name
    Repeat Prevention
    Type
    Description
    Repeat Prevention is a feature that avoids consecutive selection of the same Probability Item. This feature enhances variety in selections, particularly useful in scenarios where repeated outcomes are undesirable.
  • Name
    Influence Provider
    Type
    Description
    A script inheriting from IProbabilityInfluenceProvider interface, defining an influence applied to probability of an item.
  • Name
    Influenced List
    Type
    Description
    The list is considered as influenced if any of its items has an Influence Provider assigned, or if any item itself is a provider.
  • Name
    Influenced Probability
    Type
    Description
    Influenced Probability refers to the Base Probability of a Probability Item after the application of an external influence, if one is configured via a Probability Influence Provider.