matrem(6)

matrem6

Experiment in artificial life.

Usage

matrem

Overview

matrem is a computer program that simulates life. It belongs to the emerging science of artificial life, which studies evolution and complex systems in general by simulation. matrem is also a game, where players compete to create the fittest lifeform. Their efforts are the driving force behind the program.

When you start matrem you will be presented with a close-up of the world map. You can see the creatures moving around and the environment changing as time passes. Use the right mouse button to access the menu.

Files

/usr/share/games/matrem/

Location of item and map graphics. You can edit the map file in a graphical editor to change the initial layout of the simulated world.

Releases

Unchanged in 4 releases since Debian 3.0 (Woody).

  1. 3.0–5.0

Bugs

When changing the resolution the menu bar may become invisible.

Author

matrem has been written by Mathijs Romans ⟨[email protected]⟩.

This manual page was written by Guus Sliepen ⟨[email protected]⟩ for the Debian GNU/Linux system.

From matrem 1.0-10 in Debian 5.0 (Lenny). Parsed by carta from the page's mdoc source.