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Variables Distribution

You’re now ready to distribute variables and generate groups

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The Variables Distribution tool helps you organize and distribute elements (variables) into groups for game design, prototyping, or any scenario where you need to create balanced sets or combinations. Here’s how to use each feature:

Accessing the Tool

List of Variables

This mode lets you generate all possible groups of a certain size from a list of variables.

  1. Enter Your Variables

    • In the input box, type your variables separated by commas.Example: 1, 2, 3, 🍇, 🍌, 🍏

  2. Set Variables per Group

    • Enter how many variables you want in each group.Example: 4

  3. Click "Distribute"

    • The tool will generate all possible unique groups of the specified size.

  4. View and Download

    • See the generated groups on the right.

    • Download the results as CSV, PNGs, or PNP (Print and Play) using the buttons above the groups.

Cross Distribution

This mode creates all possible combinations by crossing two sets of variables.

  1. Set Number of Groups

    • Enter how many groups you want to cross. Usually, this is 2.

  2. Enter Group 1 Variables

    • Type the first set of variables, separated by commas.Example: 1VP, 2VP, 3VP

  3. Enter Group 2 Variables

    • Type the second set of variables, separated by commas.Example: 1,2,3

  4. Click "Distribute"

    • The tool will generate all possible pairings (cross product) between the two groups.

  5. View and Download

    • Review the combinations and download as needed.

Weighted Distribution

This mode lets you distribute variables into groups based on custom weights.

  1. Enter Variables

    • Type your variables, separated by commas.Example: 1 VP, 🏝️, 🌴, $1, $2,❤️,🍹

  2. Enter Weights

    • Enter a comma-separated list of weights, matching the order of your variables.Example: 5,1,1,2,4,0

    • Each weight determines how "heavy" or "important" a variable is for distribution.

  3. Set Target Weight per Group

    • Enter the desired total weight for each group.Example: 5

  4. Adjust Options (Optional)

    • Allow variables to repeat in groups: Check if you want the same variable to appear more than once in a group.

    • Treat groups with the same variables in different order as identical: Check to avoid duplicate groups with the same content in different orders.

  5. Click "Distribute"

    • The tool will create groups whose total weights match your target.

  6. View and Download

    • See the groups and download as CSV, PNGs, or PNP.

Downloading Results

  • For any mode, after generating groups, use the buttons above the group list to:

    • Download as CSV: For spreadsheet use.

    • Download as PNGs: For visual/printable cards.

    • Download PNP: For print-and-play board game components.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Emojis and Symbols: You can use emojis or special symbols as variables.

  • Group Uniqueness: By default, groups with the same variables in different orders are considered identical (can be changed in options).

  • Weights: In weighted mode, make sure the number of weights matches the number of variables.

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