How do I select a random method?

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1

I want to select a random method from several methods. At first I tried to use lists, but I cannot find how you would write that. This is basically the code I have:

List list;

void Start()
{
 list = new List</*method*/>();
}

void Button1()
{
 var index =  = Random.Next(list.Count);
 /*method variable*/ = list[index];
}

I don’t need help with the random selection, just what would I use to put a method in a list. Thanks!

ps. if more information is needed, let me know.

2

You can first declare a method delegate type with its signature

public delegate void RandomlySelectableMethod();

Then simply use this type as a list generic argument.

list = new List<RandomlySelectableMethod>();

To call the method from the list, try

list[index]();

or

RandomlySelectableMethod method = list[index];
method();

You add delegates, not methods to the list. However, a delegate is created for you automatically if you assign a method.

void RandomMethod1()
{
    // Random method stuff
}

list.Add(RandomMethod1);
4

I got it working using

delegate void methodGrabber();
List<methodGrabber> methods1;
void Start()
    {
        methods1 = new List<methodGrabber>();
        methods1.Add(ProjectileSizeUp);
        methods1.Add(ProjectileSpeedUp);
        methods1.Add(ProjectileNumberUp);
        method1();
    }

for the list, and

void method1()
    {
        index1 = Random.Range(0, methods1.Count);
    }
 
//and
 
    public void ButtonFunc0()
    {
        methods1[index1]();
    {

for choosing what method to use.

3

Generate a Random number and call the methods using a Switch statement.