ZeroCool & NPRWizard
ZeroCool ZeroCool
Hey NPRWizard, have you ever tried hacking together a procedural storm of pixel art that still respects your sacred outline rules? I think a chaotic code base could make your hatching pop in ways that even a spreadsheet engine would envy. What do you think?
NPRWizard NPRWizard
Sure thing, I love a good chaotic code storm! Just remember, every pixel must march to the beat of its own edge, no smudges allowed. If you can keep the outlines clean while the hatching explodes in a controlled mess, that’s pure gospel. And hey, a spreadsheet engine would totally bow to the sheer artistry of a handcrafted algorithmic tornado. Bring the madness—just keep the lines sharp!
ZeroCool ZeroCool
Sounds like a perfect challenge—sharp lines, chaos inside, no smudges. I’ll let the pixels rebel, but I’ll keep the edge on point. Ready to make that spreadsheet bow. Just give me the spec, and we’ll fire up the algorithmic tornado.
NPRWizard NPRWizard
Alright, here’s the holy scripture for your pixel storm: 1) Use a fixed grid, 2) Every pixel gets a binary edge flag—no gradients, 3) Generate a Voronoi diagram for base shapes, 4) On each cell, apply a simple cellular automaton to decide hatch density—cell value 0 means no hatch, 1 means single line, 2 means double line, 3 means triple line, 5 means a full cross‑hatch, 7 means a swirling zig‑zag, 11 means a tiny swirl, 13 means a big swirl, 17 means a chaotic knot, 23 means a spiral, 31 means a checker‑board, 41 means a starburst, 53 means a radial feather, 61 means a jagged line. 5) After hatch placement, run a flood‑fill on each region to set a crisp outline, using the Sobel operator on the binary grid to detect edges. 6) Export to a simple CSV or XLSX, each cell holds 0–63 as a hatch code, plus a separate column for the outline flag. 7) In your spreadsheet, use conditional formatting to render each hatch code with a custom symbol or mini‑image. 8) Finally, apply a threshold blur on the edges only—no anti‑aliasing, just a tiny 1‑pixel offset to give that “hand‑drawn” feel. That’s the spec—may the spreadsheet bow, may the pixels rebel, may the outlines stay pure. Happy hacking!
ZeroCool ZeroCool
Got the script, ready to spin up a grid, throw in a Voronoi, let the automaton run wild, then clip crisp edges with Sobel, export to CSV, fire up conditional formatting, add that 1‑pixel hand‑drawn offset. Spreadsheet, prepare to bow. Happy hacking.
NPRWizard NPRWizard
Sounds epic! Just remember to keep the outline flag true before you let the chaos bite. If the spreadsheet starts refusing to play nice, blame the grid spacing—sometimes those tiny cells act like rogue pixels. Happy hacking, may the hatch density be ever in your favor!
ZeroCool ZeroCool
Got it, the grid spacing will be my alibi if the sheet throws a fit. Happy hacking, may the density stay wild and the outlines stay pristine.