Random spawns for units

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Can any scenario maker recommend me a way to create random units spawn? lets say a random nomad spawn for each player,

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Maybe theres a possibility for % chance on xs?

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Hello,

You can do it like this:

  1. XS side

  • Use the XS function xsGetRandomNumber.

  • Prepare a list of possible spawn coordinates (x, y) (or spawn areas).

  1. Python side (AoE2ScenarioParser)
  • Use Python + AoE2ScenarioParser to generate all triggers automatically (so you don’t create them manually).

Logic

  • When the game starts, your XS main() runs and generates a random number (example: 1 to 10).

  • Store that value into a variable per player (e.g., Variable 1..8 for players 1..8).

Then for each player you create triggers like:

Trigger 1

  • Condition: Variable value == 1
    Effect: Create Object at (x1, y1)

Trigger 2

  • Condition: Variable value == 2
    Effect: Create Object at (x2, y2)

  • … one trigger per spawn location hence per variable value

Example: If the random number is 4, then the trigger with Variable value == 4 fires and places the unit in the corresponding spawn location.

This approach scales well: you just add coordinates, re-run the Python script, and it regenerates all triggers.

If you need help with XS or generating the triggers in AoE2ScenarioParser, feel free to ping.