Patrick's Lucky Dip - Mars Model

Background

The model is the container for all the data used in the game. It also has all the functions needed to update and manage this data.

The Model

• MarsActivities.java The list of current activities.
• MarsActivity.java An activity is what someone is currently doing. Several people can join the same activity.
• MarsActivityType.java There are a number of different activity types, such as construction, research, etc.
• MarsActivityTypes.java The collection of activity types.
• MarsBiotope.java A biotope is a type of habitat. Biotopes need the right climate and species able to survive in the hostile conditions.
• MarsBiotopes.java A list of possible biotopes.
• MarsConstruction.java Something that has been built.
• MarsConstructions.java All the things that have been built so far.
• MarsConstructionType.java A type of construction. It describes how much effort is required to build it.
• MarsConstructionTypes.java The list of construction types.
• MarsDiscoveries.java The list of things that have been researched.
• MarsDiscovery.java Something that has been researched.
• MarsEnable.java Details of what a technology will allow.
• MarsEnables.java The list of what new technologies allows.
• MarsEquipment.java A tool that helps an activity.
• MarsEquipments.java A list of tools.
• MarsFeature.java A geographical feature on the planet.
• MarsFeatures.java The list of all geographical features.
• MarsGoal.java A target to work towards.
• MarsGoals.java The list of goals.
• MarsGroup.java A political or social collection of people.
• MarsGroups.java The list of factions.
• MarsLink.java A link between two waypoints. The link has an attribute of link type which includes radio beacons or a defined track.
• MarsLinks.java The list of all links between waypoints.
• MarsLinkType.java The type of link. This defines how easy it is to travel along the link.
• MarsLinkTypes.java The list of all link types.
• MarsModel.java The model itself. As well as containing all the other classes, it also manages the loading and saving of data.
• MarsPeople.java The list of all people on Mars.
• MarsPerson.java One of people on Mars.
• MarsPlan.java A plan of actions to achieve a goal.
• MarsPlans.java The list of plans.
• MarsRegion.java A region is an area of Mars measuring 10 degrees lattitude and 10 degrees of longitude. It is used in climate and biotope modelling.
• MarsRegions.java The list of all regions.
• MarsResource.java A resource is a record of oxygen, water, and a range of other things that are essential to life on Mars.
• MarsResources.java A list of resources tracked during the game.
• MarsRole.java A role that a person can follow on Mars.
• MarsRoles.java The list of all roles.
• MarsSettlement.java A settlement is a waypoint with constructions. It is a place where people have decided to establish themselves, either to create a temporary structure or a more permanent colony.
• MarsSettlements.java The list of all settlements.
• MarsSystem.java Not sure if this is still used. I think it has been replaced by functionality with the model itself.
• MarsTechnologies.java A list of all technologies, including all those yet to be discovered in the game.
• MarsTechnology.java A technology that can be discovered in the game. This includes biotechnology such as adapting plants and animals to survive on Mars.
• MarsVariable.java Data that doesn't fit elsewhere but that needs to be saved when the game is saved.
• MarsVariables.java A list of all saved variables.
• MarsWaypoint.java A waypoint is a fixed point on the planet. There are a variable number of waypoints on the planet (depends on game options selected at startup). Settlements can only be located at waypoints, and tracks can only exist between waypoints.
• MarsWaypoints.java The list of all waypoints.

Patrick Haston
28 November 2007