wlgol/openspec/changes/more-patterns/proposal.md

Proposal

Why

The tool currently offers only 4 patterns. Adding a broader set (Beacon, Loaf, Boat, Tub, R-pentomino, Acorn) makes it more useful for exploring Life dynamics.

What Changes

• Add 6 new built-in patterns.
• Extend pattern module and count to 10.
• Add default key bindings 5–0 for the new patterns.

Capabilities

New Capabilities

None.

Modified Capabilities

• pattern-placement: additional built-in patterns and their key bindings.

Impact

• Affected code: pattern.c/h, config.c, wlgol.c (enum/actions if needed).
• No new dependencies.