This is an interactive simulation with a bit of Wagner and explosions thrown into the mix. The main goal is to showcase going in and out of flock-behavior. On the code side of things, it utilizes a compute-shader for some of the Boid-behavior calculations.

This project is part of a wider learning process and is largely based on this awesome tutorial by Sebastian Lague (https://bit.ly/2WLRoCh). I highly recommend you visit his YouTube channel as his work is fantastic and there is tons to learn!

All feedback is welcomed and much appreciated!

CONTROLS

Simulation Controls

SPACE - Start the simulation (or just let it begin on its own...)

P -  Pause the simulation

R -  Let the Boids return home and go on a new Ride!

T - Terminate the simulation  and return to the main-title screen

ESC - Exit application

Camera Controls

Q - Rotate clockwise

E - Rotate anti-clockwise

W - Recenter camera

Z - Change your perspective and join the Ride!

Boid Controls

(for the more interventionist kind of gods out there...)

A - Activate a Boid and send it on a path of destruction!

S - Boid self-destruct...because sometimes the Ride is just too heavy!

D - Deactivate a Boid and let it rejoin the Ride...

(If you have joined in then these controls affect the particular Boid you're following.)

ASSETS USED

The main 3D models used come from the original project by Sebastian Lague (https://bit.ly/2WQeR52)

Glass shader:  MK Glass - FREE (https://bit.ly/2UrZRZQ)

VFX: Epic Toon FX - PAID (https://bit.ly/33PEtkf)

Main score: Ride of the Valkyries, Richard Wagner (From Die Walküre of Der Ring des Nibelungen opera cycle)

Intro score: Orchestra Tuning (https://bit.ly/39mfQwJ)

Wind SFX: Desert Simple by Proxima4 (https://bit.ly/3buvKGL)

Made with Unity.

WARNINGS

The simulation is about 5-minutes long...and time is precious!

As it progresses there are more flashing lights, especially towards the end. So please be aware if you are sensitive to this!