Graphwar -- Artillery game where you use mathematical functions(graphwar.com)
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Graphwar -- Artillery game where you use mathematical functions
http://www.graphwar.com/index.html
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> I'm tempted to write a program that can create an equation of piecewise line segments to fire.
I was also tempted to do that. I wanted to give it a graphical user interface, too, as that's what would be best for a human for this task: the user could click points on the screen, and the program would construct a piecewise function to connect them. (This would probably make the task trivial. But I'd want it done anyway--I like seeing this sort of thing demonstrated.)
I was also tempted to do that. I wanted to give it a graphical user interface, too, as that's what would be best for a human for this task: the user could click points on the screen, and the program would construct a piecewise function to connect them. (This would probably make the task trivial. But I'd want it done anyway--I like seeing this sort of thing demonstrated.)
I used 1/(1+100^(-20(x-k))) as my step function, because you only have to put k in once.
Definitely an interesting idea, I can now apply all those functions I learned from calculus ages ago!
One suggestion, provide a list of "standard" functions, on a normal 4-quadrant Cartesian plane, showing how they look on the graph. It'd definitely lower the barrier to entry.
One suggestion, provide a list of "standard" functions, on a normal 4-quadrant Cartesian plane, showing how they look on the graph. It'd definitely lower the barrier to entry.
How are you supposed to shoot backwards?
I think it'd be more fun if you could move around. Maybe having the choice to skip a turn and move a unit around?
Also maybe having a preview of what your equation looks like? It'd make the game easier and you'd still have to think about what kind of equation to use.
I think it'd be more fun if you could move around. Maybe having the choice to skip a turn and move a unit around?
Also maybe having a preview of what your equation looks like? It'd make the game easier and you'd still have to think about what kind of equation to use.
> How are you supposed to shoot backwards?
You don't - everyone sees themselves and their teammates on the left side of the screen.
You don't - everyone sees themselves and their teammates on the left side of the screen.
I like the concept, but I find it too hard to caliber my functions as I dont really know my coordinates and the ones of the opponents.
This is very hard to play in the current state. Things that I feel are needed:
- a dot where x and y integers intersect ( like the intersections of the lines on a math notebook ).
- ability to preview the trajectory;
- larger font for the formula box
- ability to choose direction to shoot in
The concept is very interesting, and this could be quite useful for people who want to improve their knowledge of function graphs.
- a dot where x and y integers intersect ( like the intersections of the lines on a math notebook ).
- ability to preview the trajectory;
- larger font for the formula box
- ability to choose direction to shoot in
The concept is very interesting, and this could be quite useful for people who want to improve their knowledge of function graphs.
All I can say is, trig functions are overpowered.
The y' mode appears to have an unstable solver that's very useful :)
Very very cool, but too easy to accidentally bail on a game - I couldn't find a way to rejoin my game (Sorry, miked, pet, alan!)
Also, really wish this were flash instead of a Java applet.
Also, really wish this were flash instead of a Java applet.
How is a Flash applet any better than a Java applet?
My experience is that Java applets take longer to start up, and are less responsive than flash apps, and take up more system resources.
Ever since I played DOS games like Scorched Earth and the Gorillas game that came with DOS 5.0's Qbasic, I've wanted to take the concept further and use it to teach kids math in a fast-paced video game setting.
I haven't played this particular game due to the Java requirement, but I do like the idea.
I haven't played this particular game due to the Java requirement, but I do like the idea.
It's actually pretty interesting, I'm just not sure that many people will know how to use it.
There's an expired SSL certificate there, expired in April this year.
With a few additions, it can be an awesome teaching tool
I'm curious as to why this game listens to the default Starcraft port of 6112?
• You can bend around obstacles in a number of ways, including parabolas, 1/x, and exponential equations, but one way I saw someone else using involved combining terms of this format: “a•((x-k)+abs(x-k))” (I’m using • because HN is swallowing asterisks). k is the x-value at which your equation curves, and a is the slope afterwards. Each term like this adds another point at which your equation can change direction. It works because abs() is math’s equivalent to the “if-else” – with enough convolutions, you can make equations conditional on almost anything. However, I think with this technique, you have to change parts of previous terms to account for the new term – I haven’t figured out how yet.
• Add k•sin(99•x) to your equation to give yourself a “beam” k high.
I'm tempted to write a program that can create an equation of piecewise line segments to fire. The inputs would be a list of x-values of the segment boundaries and angles for each segment. I probably won’t get around to it, but someone else, feel free to.