Reference

matrem(6)

experiment in Artificial life.

NAME

matrem – experiment in Artificial life.

SYNOPSIS

matrem

DESCRIPTION

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.

SEE ALSO

http://www.phys.uu.nl/~romans/

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.