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Summer Afternoon – A WebGL Experiment (summer-afternoon.vlucendo.com)

930 points by jaden · 1323 days ago · 194 comments on HN

Article summary

The article appears to be about a WebGL experiment called Summer Afternoon, but the text is not available. The discussion reveals that it is a beautifully rendered and smooth experience, with some users able to interact with each other. The experiment seems to work well on mobile devices and has some hidden secrets to discover. The technology used to create it is likely Three.js, with some possible use of WebAssembly.

Main themes

  • WebGL experiment
  • Mobile performance
  • Multiplayer interaction
  • WebAssembly usage
  • Graphics and smoothness
  • User experience

What commenters say

  • Some users found the experience to be very soothing and enjoyable, with smooth performance on various devices.
  • The ability to send messages to other players would be a great addition to the experiment.
  • There is some debate about whether the other players seen in the experiment are live or pre-recorded.
  • The experiment's performance on mobile devices is impressive, with some users experiencing no issues at all.
  • Some users had trouble with the controls on mobile devices, particularly with jumping and moving forward at the same time.
  • The use of WebAssembly in the experiment is notable, with some speculation about its role in the project's performance.
  • The experiment's graphics and overall experience are widely praised, with some users expressing amazement at the power of modern mobile devices.