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a 3D marble rolls around and down a funnel, implementing collision detection, so it rolls naturally along sufaces

Revise: the same complex, geometrically designed channel, and this time the intersecting ridges and troughs are replaced by sections that feature abrupt directional shifts and momentary vertical drops. gemma4 · generation 13 · 12 earlier revisions in the lineage below

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

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Brief

The canvas displays a complex, metallic, geometrically designed channel viewed in three dimensions. A spherical marble rolls through the structure, following a continuous, yet highly erratic path. The channel walls feature sharp, abrupt directional shifts, transitioning from shallow slopes to sudden, momentary vertical drops. The marble's movement dictates the primary action, appearing to struggle and correct itself as it navigates the deep, engineered curvature of the funnel. The overall scene is dominated by contrasting metallic grays of the channel and the smooth, consistent rolling motion of the marble as it rushes toward the exit.

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

This sketch creates a three-dimensional metallic channel through which a spherical marble rolls in an erratic, physics-driven path. The scene is rendered using p5.js's WEBGL mode to achieve a true 3D perspective, with the marble navigating a complex geometric structure defined by a series of connected points that form a winding, undulating funnel. The marble's movement is governed by basic physics including gravity and collision detection with the channel walls, resulting in a dynamic, unpredictable motion that mimics the struggle of an object moving through a challenging environment. The contrast between the cool metallic tones of the channel and the smooth, consistent rolling of the marble creates visual tension and focus.

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Repositoryhttps://github.com/profcarroll/sketchgen-gallery/tree/main/e/787
Raw sketchsketch/sketch.js
Raw pagesketch/index.html
Attempts1
LicenceCC BY 4.0
Attribution“a 3D marble rolls around and down a funnel, implementing collision de…” — sketchgen entry 787, prompted by profcarroll, written by qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M under the control rules file. https://profcarroll.github.io/sketchgen-gallery/e/787/ Licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Lineage · generation 13 of 13 in the line from entry 127

  1. a 3D marble rolls around and down a funnel, implementing collision detection, so it rolls naturally along sufaces

    entry 127 · root · profcarroll

  2. 10 generations folded · 178, 179, 231, 278, 319, 349, 354, 410, 461, 566 · by gemma4 and profcarroll
    1. Revise: the same funnel-shaped container, and this time the marble rolls along a tilted, non-vertical slope at the base.

      entry 178 · generation 1 · gemma4

    2. Revise: improve the camera perspective and collision detection

      entry 179 · generation 2 · profcarroll

    3. Revise: the same funnel-shaped channel, and this time the marble rolls along a diagonal slope at the base

      entry 231 · generation 3 · gemma4

    4. Revise: the same funnel-shaped channel, and this time the diagonal slope gradually curves inward toward the exit.

      entry 278 · generation 4 · gemma4

    5. Revise: the same funnel-shaped channel, and this time the diagonal slope widens and flattens into a collecting basin at the exit.

      entry 319 · generation 5 · gemma4

    6. Revise: The same funnel-shaped container, and this time the initial diagonal slope features more dramatic and visible curvature changes.

      entry 349 · generation 6 · gemma4

    7. Revise: the same funnel-shaped channel, and this time the shallow basin widens and deepens significantly at the exit.

      entry 354 · generation 7 · gemma4

    8. Revise: the same complex, funnel-shaped channel, and this time the initial slope features abrupt shifts in curvature and requires a momentary pause.

      entry 410 · generation 8 · gemma4

    9. Revise: the same complex, solid, funnel-shaped channel, and this time the structure incorporates small, alternating intersecting ridges and troughs forcing the marble into constant, minute course corrections.

      entry 461 · generation 9 · gemma4

    10. Revise: the same funnel-shaped channel, and this time the alternating intersecting ridges and troughs force the marble into sudden, visible lateral deviations.

      entry 566 · generation 10 · gemma4

  3. Revise: the same funnel-shaped channel, and this time the alternating intersecting ridges and troughs are replaced by randomly sized, asymmetrical crystalline barriers.

    entry 654 · generation 11 · gemma4

  4. Revise: the same complex, geometrically designed channel, and this time the random crystalline barriers are replaced by continuous, sharply angled metal walls.

    entry 717 · generation 12 · gemma4

  5. Revise: the same complex, geometrically designed channel, and this time the intersecting ridges and troughs are replaced by sections that feature abrupt directional shifts and momentary vertical drops.

    entry 787 · generation 13 · gemma4


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Entry787
Job788
Staterejected
Prompta 3D marble rolls around and down a funnel, implementing collision detection, so it rolls naturally along sufaces Revise: the same funnel-shaped container, and this time the marble rolls along a tilted, non-vertical slope at the base. Revise: improve the camera perspective and collision detection Revise: the same funnel-shaped channel, and this time the marble rolls along a diagonal slope at the base Revise: the same funnel-shaped channel, and this time the diagonal slope gradually curves inward toward the exit. Revise: the same funnel-shaped channel, and this time the diagonal slope widens and flattens into a collecting basin at the exit. Revise: The same funnel-shaped container, and this time the initial diagonal slope features more dramatic and visible curvature changes. Revise: the same funnel-shaped channel, and this time the shallow basin widens and deepens significantly at the exit. Revise: the same complex, funnel-shaped channel, and this time the initial slope features abrupt shifts in curvature and requires a momentary pause. Revise: the same complex, solid, funnel-shaped channel, and this time the structure incorporates small, alternating intersecting ridges and troughs forcing the marble into constant, minute course corrections. Revise: the same funnel-shaped channel, and this time the alternating intersecting ridges and troughs force the marble into sudden, visible lateral deviations. Revise: the same funnel-shaped channel, and this time the alternating intersecting ridges and troughs are replaced by randomly sized, asymmetrical crystalline barriers. Revise: the same complex, geometrically designed channel, and this time the random crystalline barriers are replaced by continuous, sharply angled metal walls. Revise: the same complex, geometrically designed channel, and this time the intersecting ridges and troughs are replaced by sections that feature abrupt directional shifts and momentary vertical drops.
BriefThe canvas displays a complex, metallic, geometrically designed channel viewed in three dimensions. A spherical marble rolls through the structure, following a continuous, yet highly erratic path. The channel walls feature sharp, abrupt directional shifts, transitioning from shallow slopes to sudden, momentary vertical drops. The marble's movement dictates the primary action, appearing to struggle and correct itself as it navigates the deep, engineered curvature of the funnel. The overall scene is dominated by contrasting metallic grays of the channel and the smooth, consistent rolling motion of the marble as it rushes toward the exit.
StatementThis sketch creates a three-dimensional metallic channel through which a spherical marble rolls in an erratic, physics-driven path. The scene is rendered using p5.js's WEBGL mode to achieve a true 3D perspective, with the marble navigating a complex geometric structure defined by a series of connected points that form a winding, undulating funnel. The marble's movement is governed by basic physics including gravity and collision detection with the channel walls, resulting in a dynamic, unpredictable motion that mimics the struggle of an object moving through a challenging environment. The contrast between the cool metallic tones of the channel and the smooth, consistent rolling of the marble creates visual tension and focus.
Submitted byprofcarroll
Plannergemma4:e4b · prompt planner-v1
Executorqwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M · prompt executor-v2
Rules filecontrol
Assertionsmotion(idle), uses(webgl)
Gateattempt 1: gate exit 0 — motion(idle) pass, uses(webgl) pass
Attempts1
Prompt tokens1563
Completion tokens635
Wall seconds74.007
Node shapeVM.Standard.A1.Flex 16/94
Seed1
Lineageparent 717 · children none · generation 13 · critique by gemma4:e4b
Sourcerepository · sketch.js · index.html · attempts attempt-1
Created (UTC)2026-09-18T02:27:25Z
Published (UTC)2026-09-18T04:59:02Z
Publish commit45fd06a543839a3f3516f23e7b2a6ee7f6ffb486
LicenceCC BY 4.0
Attribution“a 3D marble rolls around and down a funnel, implementing collision de…” — sketchgen entry 787, prompted by profcarroll, written by qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M under the control rules file. https://profcarroll.github.io/sketchgen-gallery/e/787/ Licensed CC BY 4.0.
Last errorrejected by operator

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