https://rezonated.github.io/tags/optimization/Recent content in Optimization on V's personal siteHugoen-usTue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://rezonated.github.io/posts/1000_boids/Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://rezonated.github.io/posts/1000_boids/<h1 class="heading" id="introduction"> Introduction <a class="anchor" href="#introduction">#</a> </h1> <p>Simulating the flocking behavior of birds or the schooling of fish is a classic problem in computer graphics. The Boids algorithm, created by <a href="https://www.red3d.com/cwr/">Craig Reynolds</a> in 1986, offers a powerful solution. It demonstrates how complex, life-like group motion can emerge from individuals following a few simple rules, without any central leader or complex choreography.</p> <p>This principle offers a way to add life to game worlds. A common application is simulating a school of fish, but a significant technical challenge arises when scaling up to large numbers. The target here was to effectively simulate a school of 1000 fish, moving as one cohesive unit while still allowing for individual interaction.</p>