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Physics & World

Coordinates & Directions​

Coordinate System​

Code Tanks uses a right-handed Y-up coordinate system for the game world.

It is easiest to explain in terms of 2D:

The X axis goes from left to right (+X points right). The Y axis goes from bottom to top (+Y points up). The origin (X=0.0; Y=0.0) is at the center of the screen.

Rotational System​

Code Tanks uses a counter-clockwise direction convention in radians:

  • North = 0 & 2𝜋
  • East = 3𝜋/2
  • South = 𝜋
  • West = 𝜋/2

Time and distance​

Time measurement​

Code Tanks time is measured in "ticks". Each tank gets one turn to apply any commands they wish.

Distance measurement​

Code Tanks uses floating point numbers to make partial movements. For example, the tank can move at 100 meters / 60 ticks, which is ~1.667 meters per tick.

Damage​

Bullets​

10

Collisions​

Walls​

10

Tanks​

10