Timers & delays · Step
Random wait
Pause the flow for a random time between two lengths, so it feels human.
timer.random_wait
In a flow
“When a button is clicked, random wait.”
Wait 5 to 60 seconds, then drop the prize
What it does
Pause the flow for a random time between two lengths, so it feels human. It's a step: it runs when the white wire reaches it, then the flow carries on from its Then pin. It gives 1 value later steps can use. Find it under Timers & delays in the palette.
When to use it
Use it when timing matters: pause the flow for a random time between two lengths, so it feels human.
When not to
If nothing should change in Discord, a value node or a check is lighter.
Typical wiring
Sockets: settings you can wire
- At least (seconds) Number
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The shortest wait, like 5.
What goes there: Type it in the side panel, or wire in a number. e.g. 42
If it's empty: Optional. Left empty and unwired, it uses 5.
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- At most (seconds) Number
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The longest wait, like 60. At most 7 days.
What goes there: Type it in the side panel, or wire in a number. e.g. 42
If it's empty: Optional. Left empty and unwired, it uses 60.
Connects fromA member's variablesAccept applicationActive membersAddAdd a forum tagAdd a labelAdd a row to a Google SheetAdd a staff noteand 500 more
Values it gives
- Waited Number
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How many seconds it waited. e.g. 23
If it's empty: Empty when the step didn't make one (it stopped early or was skipped); steps reading it get nothing.
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Shortcuts
- WaitIt does what Wait do together, in one element.