[RLlib] Include SampleBatch.T column in all collected batches #25926
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Why are these changes needed?
Most view requirements fall short of the SampleBatch.T='t' field, which is not accessed in dummy batch passes of models.
Therefore, this information is excluded from collected sample batches by default.
In most setups, this is not of interest. But it must be included when saving batches for offline learning purposes and for timeslicing of MultiAgentBatches. Our implementation of timeslice() build on availability of the column SampleBatch.T.
This small PR paves the way for my other PR, which needs this information for the replay buffer lockstep mode.
Checks
scripts/format.sh
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