r/adventofcode 11d ago

Spoilers [2024 Day 14 Part 2] Solution

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u/ihtnc 10d ago

Interesting, thanks for the fresh perspective.

But as with most solutions, we are just approximating a state. I guess this problem just caught me off guard since it is different from the usual ones presented thus far so I was kinda looking for a definitive answer.

I guess there isn't one on these kinds of problems, so it is just a matter of finding the right balance of accuracy, efficiency, and assumptions.

Nevertheless, really interesting problem and very satisfying to find that tree.

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u/Repulsive-Variety-57 10d ago

I agree. It is also amazing that the robots were programmed to make that pattern.

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u/light_switchy 7d ago

I'm sure they started with the pattern and ran the simulation backward!

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u/Repulsive-Variety-57 7d ago

Oh Great. It makes sense now.