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Artificial life virtual machine based on Adam Ierymenko's original.

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# Nanopond

## Origin
This is a modified version of Nanopond version 1.9 by Adam Ierymenko.

## Build
Run the included build script, or something similar to:

$ gcc -o nanopond-ch nanopond-ch.c -lSDL

## Configuration
See the C source code for numerious compile time options.

## Files
| File           | Description |
|----------------|-------------|
| build          | simple build script |
| nanopond-1.9.c | original Nanopond version 1.9, Copyright (C) 2005 Adam Ierymenko. |
| nanopond-ch.c  | my modified version |
| README.md      | this file |

## Modifications from original
- Changed to use one byte per instruction instead of packed bits in words, to more easily experiment with instructions.
- Changed instructions to 5 bit for 32 total instructions.
  - New instructions include memory/bank access, bit manipulation, arithmetic, random number, and others.
- Changed cell facing directions to allow 4 (as original), 6 (hexagonal structure) or 8 directions (N, E, S, W, and diagonals).
- Added TOTAL_ENERGY_CAP and CELL_ENERGY_CAP (optional).
- Added REPRODUCTION_COST.
- 8 bit register.
- Added Cell RAM with 4 banks: special use, private, public, and neighbor public access (facing neighbor, if allowed).
- Color schemes: "KINSHIP", "LINEAGE", "LOGO", "FACING", "ENERGY1", "ENERGY2", "RAM0", "RAM1".
- Added more stats.

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