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2.4.5 is on the FTP. It is very, very stable. I think. If you can't get it to run right, it's been reported that a clean install of 2.1, then patching, will fix the problem. | 2.4.5 is on the FTP. It is very, very stable. I think. If you can't get it to run right, it's been reported that a clean install of 2.1, then patching, will fix the problem. | ||
Revision as of 15:41, 24 October 2005
Darwinbots Wiki Manual and new homepage. Hopefully a compendium of knowledge that will be more than a manual.
News
Oct. 24 2005
2.4.5 is on the FTP. It is very, very stable. I think. If you can't get it to run right, it's been reported that a clean install of 2.1, then patching, will fix the problem.
Oct. 19 2005
2.4.3 is released on the FTP which addresses the difficulties of new users. If you tried Darwinbots recently and had trouble getting it to work properly, this should address your problem.
Oct. 15 2005
A bunch of work has been done with the help page(sidebar). Also added a {{delete}} template that users can add to an Unused page they believe should be deleted. This page is also tracked so anyone can also add a link to the unused page and expect a response.
New Users Portal
Introduction - New to Darwinbots? Start here, this should answer all your questions.
Installation Instructions - For when installing later versions requires a bit of work
Your First Simulations - Or getting to know the program
Robot Tutorial - Learn to write your own bots
Troubleshooting - What? Your program crashes 10 seconds after you start a sim? That's not right...
The Forum - This is the primary hub of the Darwinbots universe. Feel free to stop in and chat sometime
Downloads, New Installs and Patches
Reference Manual
Robot DNA - Not as complicated as it at first seems.
Concepts - There are some rather abstract concepts that may need explaining
Simulation Options - What do all these sliders mean?
Leagues - Learn about the leagues that exist.
Evolution Sims - The pinacle of any ALife program. It can be a tricky art to master.
Technical Details - For when you want to know *exactly* how something works.
Version History - An interesting look at the evolution of Darwinbots itself
Other Resources - Links to resources you might find useful.
Other
These are links to central link pages that don't directly reflect what is currently in the DB program
Ideas - Posting spot for interactive work on different ideas
Whimsical - Stories and ectera may be posted here
RoundTable - DB wikipedians unite. Knights talk to Emperors, Lords talk to Gods. So basically its a discussion area
Wiki Help
Please see User's Guide for Wiki usage
and help with Wiki Editing.
In house DarwinBot Wiki Editing Tips
There is now a Sandbox to play in and practice your Wiki code.
Overall WikiPolicy WikiManual:Policy
Feel free to come to my talk page and ask any Wiki questions you might have. Griztalk
