The CeneBotBattle will be held over the course of about 6 weeks, from 23/09 until 05/11.
Here's a detailed description of all deadlines and important dates you need to know.
23/09 - Hello, world!
The website goes live and contains detailed information about the competition and this year's edition.
We'll publish everything you need to have in order to develop your own bot.
Participants can register by creating an account and get access to the competition's online platform.
The web editor where you can write and test your bot together with extensive documentation, tutorials and examples will be available.
You'll also be able to submit your bots to the website, so they're ready for when the battles start.
Unleash your inner programming wizard and get coding!
30/09 - Let the battles begin!
This is when the actual competition kicks off.
We'll start the battles and your bot will play its first game against its competitors.
The games will be livestreamed to this website.
You'll have ample time to update your bots and improve their strategy.
30/09 - Let's get you up and running
On the same date as the start of the actual battles, we'll be holding a workshop to teach you how to write your very own bot!
We'll give some information about this year's challenge and program some example bots together with you.
Oh and by the way, there will be free drinks and snacks!
More information can be found on the CenEka website.
02/11 - It's about to get crazy
There's only 3 days left before the end of the competition, and they'll sure be crazy.
We'll freeze the leaderboard so you don't know who's winning and keep the competition exciting until the last moment.
05/11 - Closing Ceremony
After 6 weeks of battling, it's time to close off.
All participants are invited to the Official CeneBotBattle Closing Ceremony in the Therminal to watch the bots battle one last time.
The winners will receive their prizes and all participants can enjoy free food and cheap drinks.
It'll be an unforgettable evening, be sure to save the date!