math.random(), a script that randomizes things.

math.random() that is blank, generates a number between 0 and 1. For an example:

math.random() Expected Output: -- the console is the output.

0.986203 -- this is our answer. Listen closely. this next part is going to be a little harder to understand. So read multiple times to understand!

a math.random() with numbers in it such as math.random(1,8) generates a number between 1 and 8

math.random(1,8)

print(number) Expected Output:

3

Let's try making a script out of this.

local numbers = math.random(1,3) -- a local must always be behind the value you want to. Unlike Python, you can just use numbers = instead.

if numbers == 1 then -- must be double equals or it will break. In Python, then dosen't exist. You instead use : instead of then.

print("Value is 1.") -- prints it to the Output.

else if number == 2 then -- I strongly prefer else if instead of elseif. The elseif dosen't generate an end. It just is a definition that if something else happens, it does that.

print("Value is 2.")

else if numbers == 3 then

print("Value is 3.")

end

end

end -- an end must ALWAYS be after if an function like if then, while do, function() and more. The script will BREAK if you don't put an end in it.