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Robocode Rumble - Java-Battle-Bot League

Posted by timothy on from the virtually-virtual dept.

jsse writes: "Robocode is a game that teaches you Java while you build killer Java-Battle-Bots that fight each other to the death in an arena. The newest Robocode league in town, Robocode Rumble has just been launched. It's a joint effort by alphaWorks and developerWorks. If you're just getting started with Robocode, don't miss "Rock 'em, sock 'em Robocode!" An excellent hands-on starter. In addition "Secrets from the Robocode masters" a collection of tips from the experts, presents more advanced techniques and strategies to help destroy all and be the Java-Battle-Bot King. Previous slashdot story on Robocode can be found here."

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  1. Unbeatable by gnovos · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I remember making a few of these in the past. I made one that was virtually unbeatable. what was the secret? It's motion was almost totally random (forward, backward, cha cha cha, left right left, cha cha cha) until there was only one other tank left... then it started hunting for real. Attrition is a great way to win!

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    "Your superior intellect is no match for our puny weapons!"