Better random function?

001_BlueShadow · 7th June 2004, 09:49

Hi,

I couldn't find this on the wishlist, and I don't know good an idea this is.

I notice that for some reason, the random function picks out some songs quite a lot more than others - some songs have been played 3 times more than others despite them being on my computer for the same length of time and me not manually selecting any of them. Also, I like listening to songs I've just got hold of.

How about having an option to use proportional randomization - the lower a song's play count is, the higher its chance of being chosen.

If I had the know-how, I'd try writing a plugin for it, but alas, I don't

Serif · 7th June 2004, 10:26

Or perhaps even a manual 'selection fairness' setting, so you can give some songs in the playlist higher priority, so they are played more often in random mode.

J_Darnley · 7th June 2004, 13:47

The rating that you give media in the library should affect how often thay are played.

7th June 2004, 09:49	#1
001_BlueShadow Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1	Better random function? Hi, I couldn't find this on the wishlist, and I don't know good an idea this is. I notice that for some reason, the random function picks out some songs quite a lot more than others - some songs have been played 3 times more than others despite them being on my computer for the same length of time and me not manually selecting any of them. Also, I like listening to songs I've just got hold of. How about having an option to use proportional randomization - the lower a song's play count is, the higher its chance of being chosen. If I had the know-how, I'd try writing a plugin for it, but alas, I don't

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7th June 2004, 10:26	#2
Serif Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2	Or perhaps even a manual 'selection fairness' setting, so you can give some songs in the playlist higher priority, so they are played more often in random mode.