BenMakesGames.RandomHelpers 2.0.0

int Random.Roll(int rolls, int sides)

Simulates rolling dice to generate a random integer.

• rolls: Number of times to roll the die.
• sides: Number of sides of the die.

T Random.Next(IList<T> list)

Picks a single, random element from the given List or array.

• list: The list or array to pick an element from.

string Random.NextString(string allowedCharacters, int length)

Generates a random string.

• allowedCharacters: A string containing the characters which can appear in the generated string.
• length: The length of the generated string.

string Random.NextString(IList<char> allowedCharacters, int length)

Generates a random string.

• allowedCharacters: A List or array containing the characters which can appear in the generated string.
• length: The length of the generated string.

T Random.NextEnumValue<T>()

Picks a single, random value from the given Enum. Throws an exception if the given type is not an Enum.

Example usage:

public enum Race
{
    Elf,
    Dwarf,
    Human
}

...

// assuming some instance of Random named "rng":
Race race = rng.NextEnumValue<Race>();

void IList<T>.Shuffle(Random rng)

Fisher-Yates Shuffle. Modifies the list in-place.

• rng: The RNG to use when performing the shuffle.