[RR] misc thoughts...

[Richard Rognlie <rrognlie@gamerz.net>]

Various "structures"

game 

    type (standard, koth, race, etc.)
        
    boards (WxH) 
        name
        orientation

    players 2+
        name
        status (pending, moved, resigned, "snoozing", etc.)
        score (current flag #)
        damage
        position (x,y,d)
        archive (x,y)
        options *
            name
            "description"

        cards *
            
        locked registers 0-5

        move (array 1-5) of
            card
                priority, value

    flags *  (depends on goal whether any exist or not)
        number
        position (x,y)
        forcefield strength



notification

    updated board
    status table

    cards dealt (mailed separately from the basic notification)
        


move

    programming (array of 5 cards)

    options in effect (if voluntary)

    announce power down (if necessary)

    comments/taunts... 8^)

e.g.

    Subject: roborally move 1234 USERID PASSWORD

    PROGRAM
    120 TR
    125 TL
    900 M3
    700 M2
    305 BU

    OPTIONS
    turret facing=left
    pusher off

    POWERDOWN

    COMMENTS
    please let me *live*!

    END


start a game...

    Subject: roborally challenge GAMENAME TYPE

    PLAYERS
    rrognlie
    whiz
    foobar
    dumbbot




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