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  Qi This will be the page where I will post some of the more interesting Norns for download that are a result of extended Qi (pronounced "chee") Runs.  A Qi Run... "what's that?" you ask.

A Qi Run is an event where the user chooses to hatch a given number, say eight, of male and female Norns, teaches the initial eight the Norn vocabulary, how to eat, etc. and then allows the simulation to run for an extended period of time.  I've let DS run for weeks at a time, 24/7, with no crashes but only minor autokills of some agents that were easily reinjected.  The whole point is to try to allow evolution to take its course and breed some very hardy Norns who are good eaters, resistant to disease, etc.  Sometimes some very interesting results occur.

The key to a Qi Run is balance... the balance between letting the simulation run for a while without interference and at times, helping the Norns along by interacting.  For example, one can choose to plant extra food or provide food vendors in areas where there is little or add other agents that may be of use.  If a Norn has a bacteria infection that looks to be fatal, healing may be offered or in the case of a starving Norn, he/she may be encouraged to eat and then rewarded with a tickle to reinforce the behavior.  Norns with undesirable mutations may be exported.

Stay tuned!


The files available for download are egg agents files.  You will need the Hardman, Bondi and Treehugger Packs to view them properly.

TigerPup Norns

TigerPup   Linux tar.gz   Windows zip

The TigerPup Norns were the result of an over one hundred hour Qi Run started with ChiChi's, Bondi's, Hardman Norns, Bengal Norns and I think a Civet might have sneaked in.  At the end of the run, generation 43 was reached but the current egg agent is generation 19.  The TigerPup's appearance is a unique combo of Bengal and Hardman, they never advance beyond the youth stage and live around 9 hours pretty well on their own.


TreeChi Norns

TreeChi   Linux tar.gz   Windows zip

The TreeChi Norns are a unique combination of Treehugger Norns and ChiChi Norns.  They are 9th generation that were a result of a Qi Run approximately 20 hours in length.  The world was initially started with 8 Norns, 1 male and 1 female of the Hardman, ChiChi, Bruin and Bondi breeds.  After 12 hours, 1 female and 1 male Treehugger Norn were added.


Mandi Norns

Mandi   Linux tar.gz   Windows zip

The Mandi Norns were a result of a 48 hour Qi Run that started with 3 Bondi Norns (2 males and 1 female) and 3 Treehugger Norns (2 females and 1 male).  Four hours into the run, 2 female Treehugger Norns were added and after 8 hours, 2 Hardman (1 male and 1 female) Norns were added.  The Mandi's are 8th generation Norns with a physical appearance that is a combination of Hardman and Bondi breeds.


Bonsai Norns

Bonsai   Linux tar.gz   Windows zip

The Bonsai Norns were a result of a 48 hour Qi Run that started with 3 Bondi Norns (2 males and 1 female) and 3 Treehugger Norns (2 females and 1 male).  Four hours into the run, 2 female Treehugger Norns were added and after 8 hours, 2 Hardman (1 male and 1 female) Norns were added.  The Bonsai's are 7th generation Norns with a physical appearance that is a combination of Bondi and Treehugger breeds.