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Pattern repeats every 15 generations

Posted: November 22nd, 2016, 6:20 am
by Phyre
I cmae across this when I made a ten cell long line. Does it have a name or anything?

Re: Pattern repeats every 15 generations

Posted: November 22nd, 2016, 6:56 am
by Goldtiger997
That is the pentadecathlon.

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x = 16, y = 3, rule = B3/S23
2bo2bo4bo2bo$3o2b6o2b3o$2bo2bo4bo2bo!
It is the fifty-second most common object in John Conway's game of life.

If you're wondering whether a fairly simple (i.e. 20-bits or less) oscillator or still life is known, I recommend using this link: http://codercontest.com/mniemiec/lifesrch.htm

Re: Pattern repeats every 15 generations

Posted: November 22nd, 2016, 8:00 am
by Phyre
Ah cool. Thanks!