Randomly filling a 2d array

[Oedipus]

I'd like to end up with something like this

That is, a 2d array of randomly generated "blocks", some of which are adjacent, that is randomly generated, which I'll then represent visually. It's kind of important that I use a 2d array. And I'm kind of stumped on how to fill it. Does anybody have any ideas of where to start?

[magice]

It looks to me like you have 1 of 4 possible values for each array element. 1 empty, 2 block, 3 x, and 4 x and block. why not a repeat loop that loops through all array elements and does a random 1 to 4 for each one.

[Simon]

some of which are adjacent

I see there are no single (grey) blocks and no single (grey) X blocks, is that a must?

Simon

[dave_probertGA6e24]

As Magice said - use a double repeat loop for your 2 dimensions and drops a random value into each.

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  repeat with x=1 to 10
    repeat with y=1 to 10
      put random(4) into myArray[x][y]
    end repeat
  end repeat

If you are doing a Battleships-type game (which is what that image reminds me of!) then you would do two runs - 1 to put some random stuff in the cells and 2 to put the long strips of the grey boxes. The boxes are not simply random cells though, but sequences representing the lengths of each 'ship'. For that you need to determine the horizontal or vertical orientation of the 'ship' and then choose a random starting point, adjust the starting point for the required length of the 'ship' and then do a loop using x or y changing values to fill the array.

Without some more detail on the randomness you require to fill the array it's a bit difficult to give any further info. If you can describe more about the purpose of the symbols then we can probably give more help.

Dave