diff --git a/content/news/025/index.md b/content/news/025/index.md index 70db7ee53..36267af24 100644 --- a/content/news/025/index.md +++ b/content/news/025/index.md @@ -138,6 +138,40 @@ as well as [in the browser](rec-wars-web). [rec-wars-web]: https://martin-t.gitlab.io/gitlab-pages/rec-wars/macroquad.html [macroquad]: https://github.com/not-fl3/macroquad +### [Vehicle Evolver Deluxe] + +![Vehicle Evolver Deluxe in action, showing multiple vehicles attempting to +complete an obstacle course](vehicle_evolver_deluxe.gif) +_Vehicle Evolver Deluxe in action!_ + +[Vehicle Evolver Deluxe] +([GitHub](https://github.com/Bauxitedev/vehicle_evolver_deluxe), +[Twitter](https://twitter.com/bauxitedev/status/1423916614651678722)) by +[@bauxitedev] is a simulation that runs in your browser, using AI (to be +specific: [genetic algorithms](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_algorithm)) +to try to build better and better vehicles. The vehicles have to overcome an +obstacle course, starting with some slight hills, followed by steeper hills, and +finally some jumps. The vehicles are made out of panels and wheels, connected +together, similar to the game +[Besiege](https://store.steampowered.com/app/346010/Besiege/), except in 2D. It +was built using Rust and the Bevy game engine. + +[Try the live web demo +here.](https://bauxitedev.github.io/vehicle_evolver_deluxe/index.html) (It needs +a relatively fast computer, on mobile browsers it'll run really slow.) + +[There is also an in-depth explanation available on how it works internally, in +the form of an educational video.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlRNdCCSSyo) + +_Discussions: +[/r/rust](http://redd.it/ozpa6q), +[Twitter](https://twitter.com/bauxitedev/status/1423916614651678722)_ + +[Vehicle Evolver Deluxe]: +https://bauxitedev.github.io/vehicle_evolver_deluxe/index.html +[@bauxitedev]: +https://twitter.com/bauxitedev + ## Engine Updates ## Learning Material Updates diff --git a/content/news/025/vehicle_evolver_deluxe.gif b/content/news/025/vehicle_evolver_deluxe.gif new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d90c328aa Binary files /dev/null and b/content/news/025/vehicle_evolver_deluxe.gif differ