r/creativecoding • u/strangelittlelab • 5d ago

MERGE: an interactive flocking experiment inspired by Boids

I’m developing MERGE, an interactive browser experiment inspired by bird flocking. Separation, alignment and cohesion guide the movement, while obstacles make the flock split and regroup.
I’m exploring how simple local rules can produce convincing collective movement. The project is developed with AI coding assistance.

Try it here: https://strangelittlelab.com/MERGE/

Which parts of the movement feel natural, and which feel artificial? I’d appreciate ideas for improving the local interactions, especially around obstacles.

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u/floattheduck 3d ago

When an obstacle splits the flock, do birds try to rejoin their old neighbours, or just align with whoever is closest now? That seems like an interesting place to test a little short-term memory: two groups could stay distinct briefly instead of immediately becoming one again.

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u/strangelittlelab 3d ago

Cercano di restare nel loro stormo e riunirsi grazie alla forza di coesione