Re: A82: Re: Random routine - human reaction times
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Re: A82: Re: Random routine - human reaction times
Sheesh, I didn't say they were exactly the same thing (counter and r).
The "human input factor" makes r just as "truly random" but for a smaller
range of values. It also requires no extra coding on the behalf of the
programmer. So obviously it's not useful in some situations, but as a
_seed_, in the concentration game it should be sufficient.
Now for some nitpicking of my own. "Full z80 speed"? You mean to say
you're filling all 64k with "inc a" or the such?
-Jeremy... who has never used 'r' constructively before, but feels
compelled to defend it ;)
> No it wouldn't. Unlike register R, a counter would only be increasing by 1
> for each iteration. The human input factor makes it truly random (if the
> counter is small enough so that it wraps (64k is enough), and the counter
> increments fast enough (full Z80 speed will suffice)).
>
> -- Barubary
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