Scratch

Project Notes

Based on lightnin's project, but I added my own bug. The cricket is not thriving like I'd like him to yet...this is an interim release. Artificial life is tough, but cool! This is an experiment in Artificial Life...feed the bugs by clicking the mouse on the stage. This version has reproducing bugs...it is somewhat laggy though, and I had to scrap the footprints. The Bug ====== + Eats green "Plants" when it is hungry (low on energy) + Shows it's energy state by the green beads on it's back...more beads, higher energy + Finds plants with its antenae + Remembers and returns to the last place it ate food, if it doesn't find something to eat within 20 steps. + Burps when it is full and will avoid food until it is hungry again (at half energy level) + Turns grey and stops when it dies + Can be picked up by you, using the mouse + Will have a baby, if it has at least half energy and it is fully grown The Plants ======== + Like to grow next to existing plants but will also spawn new plant colonies + Can be produced by you by clicking on the stage. Hold down the mouse button for a continuous fall of leaves. +Press space to autopopulate Possible Improvements: ================= + Evolution with genetic variation and Natural Selection. + Sleep? Predators? Credits: ====== Sounds from www.soundsnap.com with editing done in Audacity