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Dice ( N ; S )

Generates random integers simulating dice-rolling or coin-flipping

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Sample input:

Dice( 2; 6)

Sample output:

{A weighted random integer number from 2 to 12}

Function definition: (Copy & paste into FileMaker's Edit Custom Function window)

If( N > 0; 
  Round(Random * S + .5; 0) + Dice(N - 1; S);
  N
)

A simple recursive function to simulate rolling dice.
Given a number of dice N and number of sides S, returns a total for a roll of those dice. Useful for role playing, casino gaming simulations, or anywhere you need random integers.

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