Wave Surfing/Melee

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Melee surfing is surfing waves fired by multiple enemies. It is not a specific algorithm, but rather a class of techniques.

True Melee Surfing

• Find the closest wave.
• Choose n angles to move.
• For every angle:
  • Simulate your bot moving at that angle.
  • Find the wave hit location.
  • Check the danger.
• Choose the best angle to move.
• Move!

GoTo Melee Surfing

• Find the closest wave.
• Choose n points that can be reached by the time the wave hits.
• Choose the safest point according to your danger function.
• GoTo that location!