Crazy
| Crazy | |
| Author(s) | Mathew Nelson, Flemming N. Larsen |
| Extends | AdvancedRobot |
| Targeting | Head-On Targeting |
| Movement | Pattern Movement |
| Code License | Eclipse Public License v1.0 |
Background Information
- What's special about it?
- Crazy is a Sample Bot that moves in a preset pattern of semi- and quarter-circles. It exists to demonstrate primitive non-blocking calls and the
waitFor()method. Its source code is incredibly well-commented.
- How competitive is it?
- In the general melee rumble, it is the second most successful Sample Bot (behind Walls), ranking at #351 out of 399.
Strategy
- How does it move?
- It moves in the following pattern:
- Turn 90°.
- Turn -180°.
- Turn 180°.
- While moving forward constantly. If it hits a wall, it will reverse direction until the beginning of the next cycle (when it begins moving forward again).
- How does it fire?
- It attempts to fire a 1.0-power bullet whenever it scans an enemy.
- How does it dodge bullets?
- It moves constantly, in a pattern that is unpredictable for simple targeters.
- How does the melee strategy differ from one-on-one strategy?
- No difference.
- What does it save between rounds and matches?
- Nothing between rounds or matches.
Additional Information
- Where did you get the name?
- Its movement might seem "crazy".
- Can I use your code?
- Yes, it is released under the Eclipse Public License v1.0.
