Have string array point to int[] value

[rru96]

I am trying to slowly build on some examples and the first I am doing is a 2 card blackjack, just to get used to writing.
Basically I have a y1 and y2 String variable (Math.random()*13) which I have pointing to a String[]. Each array value is a string which contains the numerical AND text spelling of the value. String[0] = "11 - Ace"

Now, I want the person to see the String value the way I typed it, but then want to apple String[0] to int[0] = 11. Now, of course I keep getting errors which I completely understand. Cannot convert from string to int. So guess the question is how would I go about converting the String[] position to the int[] position value to pass on? Still trying to wrap my head around the basics so sorry if I am beyond confusing.

[Fubarable]

You're far better creating a class that holds the Card's value and suit rather than trying to convert to and from a String.

[rru96]

I guess I am still confused on how to link the String value to the int value in the same class.
I was wanting to see the card "ACE" but then add the number value behind the scene of course then compare mine to the house. Simple blackjack. No suits. Havent learned how to ask for a hit yet. :) Sometimes it is hard for me to see the value, and since JACK, QUEEN, KING are String, this is where the problem started. String KING == int 10

[rru96]

So, I sat back and thought about everything. And I tried. And this is what I did.

 
  public static String newSuit()
  {
    
    int newSuit = (int)(((Math.random()*4)));
    
    if(newSuit == 0)
    {
    return (" of Spades "); 
    }
    else if(newSuit == 1)
    {
    return (" of Hearts ");
    }
    else if(newSuit == 2)
    {
    return (" of Clubs ");
    }
    else if(newSuit == 3)
    {
    return (" of Diamonds ");
    }

At first I was getting an error saying No Return...
But now in the main code I have this trying to declare it:

   String yourCard1Suit = newSuit();

I am getting an error of missing return statement. This seems to be an idiotic way of picking a random suit. What am I missing that might be causing the missing return statement error?

Adding on an extra return that will never be reached works, though seems wrong still. I put:
[CODE]
return(""); on the end.

I also created a newCard() which simply picks a random from 1-13. But the problem is there is no such thing as a 12 of Clubs, or a 13 of Diamonds.

[Tolls]

Which is why you want to model this as classes.
Think about what properties a card has and then create a class that represents that.
Not only will this get you used to the idea of classes (which are fundamental to Java) but it also opens up enums.

[rru96]

Thanks for the help. I'm gonna keep trying until something makes sense.