random reinforcements?

[Ubberdorc]

Is it possible to set up random reinforcements?
So instead of reinforcements showing up on turn 5 they would show up between turn 4 and turn 10?

[Paul59]

Is it possible to set up random reinforcements?
So instead of reinforcements showing up on turn 5 they would show up between turn 4 and turn 10?

I am sure it would be possible, but not by using the Editor method of reinforcement. You would have to use the scripted method, and then add a script to add a random element to the reinforcement. I wrote a guide to using the scripted method in the Field of Glory 2 forum, FOG2 uses similar mechanics to Pike and Shot, but there maybe some differences;

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I have never had random reinforcements in any of my scenarios, so I don't know what the actual random element script would look like.

[Athos1660]

[Cronos09]

Is it possible to set up random reinforcements?
So instead of reinforcements showing up on turn 5 they would show up between turn 4 and turn 10?

Your question seemed interesting to me. I thought about it. And here's the script:
1) export your reinforcement to (ScenarioName).BSF with the editor;
2) open the (ScenarioName).BSF and add the next blocks - to FUNCTION PreBattleSetup()

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int b

	b = SkewedRandom(8, 20, 0);
	SetGlobal("B", b);

then to FUNCTION StartTurn(side)

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int a;
int c;
	  
	  	a = GetTurn();
	  	c = GetGlobal("B");

	// Autogenerated script for reinforcement group 0 on side 0 - Paste this code into your StartTurn function:
	if (a == c)
	{...
	}

The disadvantage of this script is that reinforcements for side 0 can appear during the turn of player 0 and the turn of player 1

[Odenathus]

Richard wrote a script for me to use in my Waterloo scenario so that the Prussian unit arrive over a range of 2-3 turns. If you look at the Waterloo BSF you should find the relevant code.

Good luck.

[Ubberdorc]

Thank you for the help, I will give them A try!