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This is called punctuated equilibrium. Evolution happens in fits and starts after periods of relative non-change. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punctuated_equil

• im3w1l 12y ago
  If you look at how the scores for the walkers increase as they walk, you will see that it jumps in increments of 100. I guess it is some kind of "milestone bonus".
  • codys 12y ago
    The page says "bonus points are given for each proper step forward". So it appears they are optimizing for whatever their idea of a "proper step" is.
    • rednuht 12y ago
      That's every time the legs switch places. Without that bonus, you'd get a lot of QWOP-ish individuals dragging one foot behind. :)