astar-round

/astar-round

Handle an Astar Island round — check status, submit predictions, monitor scores.

Steps

1. Check round status: python task3/solution.py --poll (background) or manual check
2. If active round with queries available: python task3/solution.py --explore
3. If active round with 0 queries: python task3/solution.py --priors (resubmit improved priors)
4. If round completed: check scores at GET /astar-island/my-rounds
5. If round scored: get analysis at GET /astar-island/analysis/{round_id}/{seed_index}

Key Commands

# Poll for new rounds (background)
source .venv/bin/activate && python task3/solution.py --poll

# Quick status check
python -c "
from shared.token import get_access_token
import requests
s = requests.Session()
s.headers['Authorization'] = f'Bearer {get_access_token()}'
rounds = s.get('https://api.ainm.no/astar-island/rounds').json()
for r in rounds: print(f'Round {r[\"round_number\"]}: {r[\"status\"]}')
my = s.get('https://api.ainm.no/astar-island/my-rounds').json()
for r in my: print(f'  Score: {r.get(\"round_score\")} Rank: {r.get(\"rank\")}')
"

After Round Completes

Use the analysis endpoint to learn from mistakes:

• Compare predictions vs ground truth
• Identify which cell types we got wrong
• Update priors in initial_grid_to_priors() for next round

Mechanics Quick Reference

• Ocean/Mountain: static (98% confidence)
• Settlements near coast: can become ports
• Settlements die → ruins (starvation, raids, winter)
• Ruins near settlements: reclaimed. Isolated ruins: become forest/plains
• Forest near settlements: can be cleared for expansion
• See docs/strategy/astar-island-mechanics.md for full details