I would try initializing with TimGetTicks() and then calling with
SysRandom(0) for each subsequent call. Also I would use
(long)SysRandom(0)*52/((long)sysRandomMax+1)
for a random number between 0 and 52. The mod command takes the lower bits
of the returned random number, which tend to be weaker in passing random
number tests.
Oliver
At 08:25 AM 8/31/99 -0700, you wrote:
>Hi;
>I am using SysRandom to generate random numbers. It is really giving me fits
>in that I am not getting true random numbers. For one I am using it to
>shuffle cards. I see a flush very often with a pattern. Shuffling and
>dealing gives me the same hands over time way more than is natural.
>I have tried the following:
>
>SysRandom(0)%52
>SysRandom(TimGetSeconds())%52
>
>I have also tried using static vars to remember last rand num and use it as
>a seed. I am using GCC.
>Does anyone know a good way to make this more random? Any pointers
>appreciated (no pun intended :)
>-Jim.
>
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