MASSim 2017: Major changes

Here, we summarize some major changes compared to the 2016 edition.

massim server

• it’s almost a complete rewrite
  • (please accept and report any new bugs)
• new/adapted message formats
  • especially action
    • parameters are now given in a list
• added command line
  • e.g. you can pause server execution between steps

protocol

• message formats have been extracted to protocol module
• this might be useful for other Java systems

scenario

• matches with more than 2 teams simultaneously are now possible
• no cost any more for: charging, dumps, storage
• added new job type: missions
• added new facility: resource node
  • added gather action
• added limit for simultaneously active jobs posted by the same team
• adapted proximity and cellsize
  • locations are now trimmed to a number of decimals according to the proximity
  • cellSize now gives a “real” distance in meters
• at most 1 tool of each type now required for assembly
• generated jobs now always require assembled items
• assembled items can no longer be bought in shops
• removed the possibility to post auction jobs
• changed a few minor things here and there (please consult the documentation)
• finally wrote a background story

monitor

• new webmonitor replaces legacy Java RMI monitor

eismassim

• upgraded dependency to EIS 0.5.0
• percepts might have new names/parameters
• percepts have been adapted to the new circumstances

misc.

• dropped support for older scenarios (use legacy packages instead)
• JSON config for massim, eismassim, javaagents
• removed shell scripts - everything can now be run directly through the jar files (configuration selection has been moved to the Java code)