8-cell methuselah

[xander12505]

I've found an 8-cell methuselah which stabilizes after 12505 generations.

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x = 68, y = 58, rule = B3/S23
$3b2o$2b2o$3bo52$63b3o!

While it's an improvement over 7468m, it has a rather humongous bounding box.
( I apologize if a larger 8-cell methuselah has been found)

PS: does anyone know a good website which provides a simple explanation an tips for producing complex patterns?

[calcyman]

Welcome to the forum!

PS: does anyone know a good website which provides a simple explanation an tips for producing complex patterns?

Could you please give some examples of the types of pattern you are referring to as 'complex patterns'?

[xander12505]

Actually, it doesn't have to be that complex. Just things like stabilizing patterns, tagalongs , advanced puffers.
Things I can make/ put together and make some interesting patterns of myself.

[ColorfulGalaxy]

I've found an 8-cell methuselah which stabilizes after 12505 generations.

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x = 68, y = 58, rule = B3/S23
$3b2o$2b2o$3bo52$63b3o!

While it's an improvement over 7468m, it has a rather humongous bounding box.
( I apologize if a larger 8-cell methuselah has been found)

PS: does anyone know a good website which provides a simple explanation an tips for producing complex patterns?

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x = 68, y = 58, rule = QuadLife
$3.2D$2.2D$3.D52$63.3A!

A colored version that ends up being monochromatic.