[starlogo-users] Announcing StarLogo TNG

[Eric Klopfer]

The StarLogo Team would like to announce StarLogo TNG.

StarLogo TNG is The Next Generation of StarLogo modeling and  
simulation software. While this version holds true to the premise of  
StarLogo as a tool to create and understand simulations of complex  
systems, it also brings with it several advances. Through TNG we hope to

    1. Lower the barrier to entry for programming by making  
programming easier.
    2. Entice more young people into programming through tools that  
facilitates making games.
    3. Create compelling 3D worlds that encompass rich games and  
simulations.

We are releasing this "preview" edition in January 2006, with a final  
version expected in late spring/summer 2006. It is Java based and is  
available on Windows (Mac version coming within the next few weeks  
and Linux version coming soon). Some features include:

     * 3D models in MD3 (Quake 3) and OBJ formats
     * Terrain editor for designing levels
     * Joystick and keyboard inputs
     * 1st and 3rd person views
     * "Say" bubbles to communicate text
     * Easy yet powerful and innovative visual programming language

For more information visit StarLogo TNG on the web at http:// 
education.mit.edu/starlogo-tng

Also look for some news in the near future about "OpenStarLogo" an  
open source version of StarLogo 2.2.

--The StarLogo Team