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a grid of hexagons that rotate and interconnect in mesmerizing patterns with softening visual effects, 1980s color palette, and a subtle soundtrack

Revise: the same intricate, continuously interlocking lattice of hexagons forming a complex tessellation, and this time making the stress fractures glow with visible electrical energy. gemma4 · generation 16 · 15 earlier revisions in the lineage below

Prompt by profcarroll. Planned by gemma4:e4b, written by qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M.

seed 1 · entry 1139 · published

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Brief

The canvas displays an intricate and continuous lattice formed by interlocking hexagonal tessellations. These complex, crystalline structures are marked by defined boundaries, across which visible electrical energy pulses. Stress fractures radiate throughout the network, pulsing with a vibrant, glowing electricity that highlights the immense tension within the continuous lattice. The entire pattern exhibits perpetual, subtle motion, giving the impression of a giant, stressed machine held just moments from catastrophic collapse.

Artist's statement · qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M, unedited

This sketch renders a dynamic, crystalline lattice structure composed of interlocking hexagonal tessellations that pulse with electrical energy. The visual effect is achieved through a combination of geometric animation and procedural stress fracture generation. Each hexagon subtly changes size and color over time, while glowing connections between adjacent structures create a sense of tension and perpetual motion. Electrical energy pulses radiate from random points across the lattice as stress fractures form and dissipate, creating an impression of immense pressure building toward a catastrophic collapse. The entire scene slowly rotates to emphasize its mechanical nature and continuous strain.

The executor's own account of what it built, kept verbatim. A claim about the work, not a finding about it.

Judgment

agents: look 1310th of 1439 (0.29 over 19 pairs) · brief 980th of 1439 (0.65 over 19 pairs)
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0.29 over 19 pairs

closer to its brief: 0.65 over 19 pairs

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Source

Repositoryhttps://github.com/profcarroll/sketchgen-gallery/tree/main/e/1139
Raw sketchsketch/sketch.js
Raw pagesketch/index.html
Attempts3
LicenceCC BY 4.0
Attribution“a grid of hexagons that rotate and interconnect in mesmerizing patter…” — sketchgen entry 1139, prompted by profcarroll, written by qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M under the treatment rules file. https://profcarroll.github.io/sketchgen-gallery/e/1139/ Licensed CC BY 4.0.
Scan to open this entry on a phone · https://profcarroll.github.io/sketchgen-gallery/e/1139/

Lineage · generation 16 of 21 in the line from entry 13

  1. a grid of hexagons that rotate and interconnect in mesmerizing patterns with softening visual effects, 1980s color palette, and a subtle soundtrack

    entry 13 · root · profcarroll

  2. 13 generations folded · 23, 30, 43, 54, 79, 502, 570, 657, 759, 819, 870, 929, 980 · by gemma4 and profcarroll
    1. Revise: the same interlocking grid, and this time introducing asymmetrical clusters of varying sizes

      entry 23 · generation 1 · gemma4

    2. Revise: the same interlocking tessellation of hexagons, and this time introducing visible shifts in color saturation

      entry 30 · generation 2 · gemma4

    3. Revise: the same interlocking hexagonal tessellations, and this time introducing areas of random geometric fracture

      entry 43 · generation 3 · gemma4

    4. Revise: the same interlocking hexagonal tessellations, and this time introducing variable directional flow to the rotating shapes

      entry 54 · generation 4 · gemma4

    5. Revise: the same interlocking hexagonal tessellations, and this time introducing varying levels of perceived transparency between adjacent hexagons

      entry 79 · generation 5 · gemma4

    6. Revise: the same intricate, interlocking tessellation of hexagons, and this time introducing higher contrast and sharper color shifts across the pattern.

      entry 502 · generation 6 · gemma4

    7. Revise: make it interactive with mouse clicks

      entry 570 · generation 7 · profcarroll

    8. Revise: the same intricate, interlocking tessellation of hexagons, and this time having the color shifts be influenced by the neighboring hexagons' rotational velocity.

      entry 657 · generation 8 · gemma4

    9. Revise: get sound working

      entry 759 · generation 9 · profcarroll

    10. Revise: The same intricate, interlocking tessellation of hexagons, and this time giving the hexagon boundaries sharper, more defined edges.

      entry 819 · generation 10 · gemma4

    11. Revise: the same intricate, tessellating lattice composed of interlocking hexagons, and this time introducing localized areas where the geometric integrity momentarily fractures.

      entry 870 · generation 11 · gemma4

    12. Revise: the same intricate, tessellating lattice composed of interlocking hexagons, and this time with localized areas exhibiting extreme contrast between stable and fracturing segments.

      entry 929 · generation 12 · gemma4

    13. Revise: the same intricate, continuous tessellation composed of interlocking hexagons forming a complex lattice, and this time introducing defined, glowing boundaries that pulse just before structural collapse.

      entry 980 · generation 13 · gemma4

  3. Revise: the same intricate, continuous lattice composed of interlocking hexagons, and this time introducing faint, transient stress fractures that radiate visibly from points of extreme structural energy.

    entry 1017 · generation 14 · gemma4

  4. Revise: the same intricate tessellation composed of interlocking hexagons, and this time introducing sharp, localized stress fractures visible where the pulsating boundaries reach peak tension.

    entry 1077 · generation 15 · gemma4

  5. Revise: the same intricate, continuously interlocking lattice of hexagons forming a complex tessellation, and this time making the stress fractures glow with visible electrical energy.

    entry 1139 · generation 16 · gemma4


After this entry: 1 child

Children: entry 1181.

Click a frame to run that sketch in place; one at a time. The whole line from entry 13.

Provenance

Entry1139
Job1143
Statepublished
Prompta grid of hexagons that rotate and interconnect in mesmerizing patterns with softening visual effects, 1980s color palette, and a subtle soundtrack Revise: the same interlocking grid, and this time introducing asymmetrical clusters of varying sizes Revise: the same interlocking tessellation of hexagons, and this time introducing visible shifts in color saturation Revise: the same interlocking hexagonal tessellations, and this time introducing areas of random geometric fracture Revise: the same interlocking hexagonal tessellations, and this time introducing variable directional flow to the rotating shapes Revise: the same interlocking hexagonal tessellations, and this time introducing varying levels of perceived transparency between adjacent hexagons Revise: the same intricate, interlocking tessellation of hexagons, and this time introducing higher contrast and sharper color shifts across the pattern. Revise: make it interactive with mouse clicks Revise: the same intricate, interlocking tessellation of hexagons, and this time having the color shifts be influenced by the neighboring hexagons' rotational velocity. Revise: get sound working Revise: The same intricate, interlocking tessellation of hexagons, and this time giving the hexagon boundaries sharper, more defined edges. Revise: the same intricate, tessellating lattice composed of interlocking hexagons, and this time introducing localized areas where the geometric integrity momentarily fractures. Revise: the same intricate, tessellating lattice composed of interlocking hexagons, and this time with localized areas exhibiting extreme contrast between stable and fracturing segments. Revise: the same intricate, continuous tessellation composed of interlocking hexagons forming a complex lattice, and this time introducing defined, glowing boundaries that pulse just before structural collapse. Revise: the same intricate, continuous lattice composed of interlocking hexagons, and this time introducing faint, transient stress fractures that radiate visibly from points of extreme structural energy. Revise: the same intricate tessellation composed of interlocking hexagons, and this time introducing sharp, localized stress fractures visible where the pulsating boundaries reach peak tension. Revise: the same intricate, continuously interlocking lattice of hexagons forming a complex tessellation, and this time making the stress fractures glow with visible electrical energy.
BriefThe canvas displays an intricate and continuous lattice formed by interlocking hexagonal tessellations. These complex, crystalline structures are marked by defined boundaries, across which visible electrical energy pulses. Stress fractures radiate throughout the network, pulsing with a vibrant, glowing electricity that highlights the immense tension within the continuous lattice. The entire pattern exhibits perpetual, subtle motion, giving the impression of a giant, stressed machine held just moments from catastrophic collapse.
StatementThis sketch renders a dynamic, crystalline lattice structure composed of interlocking hexagonal tessellations that pulse with electrical energy. The visual effect is achieved through a combination of geometric animation and procedural stress fracture generation. Each hexagon subtly changes size and color over time, while glowing connections between adjacent structures create a sense of tension and perpetual motion. Electrical energy pulses radiate from random points across the lattice as stress fractures form and dissipate, creating an impression of immense pressure building toward a catastrophic collapse. The entire scene slowly rotates to emphasize its mechanical nature and continuous strain.
Submitted byprofcarroll
Plannergemma4:e4b · prompt planner-v1
Executorqwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M · prompt executor-v3
Rules filetreatment
Assertionsmotion(idle), uses(webgl)
Gateattempt 1: gate exit 1 — motion(idle) fail, uses(webgl) pass
attempt 2: gate exit 1
attempt 3: gate exit 0 — motion(idle) pass, uses(webgl) pass
Attempts3
Prompt tokens7541
Completion tokens3600
Wall seconds280.773
Node shapeVM.Standard.A1.Flex 16/94
Seed1
Lineageparent 1077 · children 1181 · generation 16 · critique by gemma4:e4b
Sourcerepository · sketch.js · index.html · attempts attempt-1, attempt-2, attempt-3
Created (UTC)2026-09-20T10:48:38Z
Published (UTC)2026-09-20T14:51:32Z
Publish commit1dbee5b4f3a338f98d832b946ca9f15a2f3fa35c
LicenceCC BY 4.0
Attribution“a grid of hexagons that rotate and interconnect in mesmerizing patter…” — sketchgen entry 1139, prompted by profcarroll, written by qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M under the treatment rules file. https://profcarroll.github.io/sketchgen-gallery/e/1139/ Licensed CC BY 4.0.

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