/// <summary>
/// This method is called in every simulation round, regardless of additional
/// conditions. It is ideal for actions that must be executed but that are not
/// addressed by other methods.
/// Read more: "http://wiki.antme.net/en/API1:Tick"
/// </summary>
public virtual void Tick()
{
// Initialize if not yet done
if (!initialized)
{
Init();
}
// Clean up cache
_cache.Cleanup();
// Return to anthill if remaining distance is barely enough to reach anthill or ant low on health
if (MaximumRange - WalkedRange - MaximumRange * 0.02 < GetDistanceTo(Anthill) ||
_ant.CurrentEnergy < _ant.MaximumEnergy * 0.15)
{
GoToAnthill();
return;
}
// Calculate next target and move to it if set
Target nextTarget = GetNextTarget();
if (nextTarget != null)
{
GoTo(nextTarget);
}
// Calculate next signal and emit it if set
Signal nextSignal = GetNextSignal();
if (nextSignal != null)
{
EmitSignal(nextSignal);
}
}