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Recursive Game of Life

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Re: Recursive Game of Life

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At a certain draw distance (probably/hopefully depending on framerate and other specs), the platform replaces the individual cells with the OTCA metapixel, effectively giving the illusion that it is GoL all the way down.

Neat, even when you know the trick.

https://conwaylife.com/wiki/OTCA_metapixel

Re: Recursive Game of Life

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post #5

How is this even possible?

As you zoom out, the simulation of the underlying cells is swapped for a higher level simulation of the cells at the next higher level. Watch how the simulation of the cells from the level down speeds up as you transition to the next level.
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