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\$\begingroup\$ Nice try but I can see straight away that you've gone wrong. You can't have a pattern like that in GoL. Have another read of the rules: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conway%27s_Game_of_Life#Rules \$\endgroup\$
– Griffin
Commented Aug 1, 2012 at 8:01
\$\begingroup\$ @Griffin I think the screenshot was taken after pausing and toggling some cells manually - I'll check the rules again, though. Thanks! \$\endgroup\$
– Paul Prestidge
Commented Aug 2, 2012 at 0:44
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\$\begingroup\$ @Griffin cant the seed pattern be in any possible configuration? \$\endgroup\$
– ardnew
Commented Aug 8, 2012 at 4:30

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