import random

# roll an s-sided die r times
def rollDice(s,r):
    total = 0
    for count in range(r):
        total += random.randint(1,s)
    return total

# calculate damage done to hero/boss
def getDamage(strength, luck, superAttack = False):
    damage = rollDice(4,2)
    if superAttack:
        damage *= 2
    return damage

# get a valid action for battle
def getBattleAction():
    action = input("Do you (A)ttack, use a (S)uper Attack, or attempt to (F)lee? ")
    while not action in ("A","F","S","a","f","s"):
        action = input("Not a valid option. You must (A)ttack, use a (S)uper Attack, or (F)lee: ")
    return action

# determine who wins a battle round
def playerWinsRound(skill, bossSkill):
    playerRoll = rollDice(6,2) + skill
    bossRoll = rollDice(6,2) + bossSkill
    if playerRoll > bossRoll:
        return True
    else:
        return False