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Floor796 (floor796.com)

533 points by gtirloni · 818 days ago · 79 comments on HN

Article summary

The article appears to be about Floor796, an ever-expanding animated scene depicting life on the 796th floor of a massive space station, filled with references to movies, games, anime, and memes. The project is created by a single person as a hobby, with all scenes drawn in a special online editor. The goal is to create an animation as vast as possible, with clickable characters that link to their sources. The project has been ongoing since 2018 and is updated regularly.

Main themes

  • Floor796 project
  • Animated scene
  • Cultural references
  • Solo project
  • Online editor
  • Interactive art

What commenters say

  • The Floor796 project is an impressive example of dedication and creativity, with a vast and interactive animated scene that continues to grow and evolve.
  • The project's use of cultural references and memes adds to its appeal and makes it a unique work of art.
  • Some commenters believe that the distinction between Belarusian and Russian cultures is important and should not be overlooked, while others see it as relatively insignificant in the context of contemporary cultural background.
  • The project's solo creator, Pavel Sannikov, has been working on it for years, spending several hours a day on it, and has become an inspiration to some commenters who aspire to create similar projects.
  • The discussion around the project has also touched on the topic of colonial history and the importance of preserving local cultures and identities.
  • Some commenters have suggested that the project could be expanded to include more ethnically niche memes from other cultures, making it an even more interesting and culturally significant work of art.
  • Others have noted that the project's breadth and interactive nature make it a great example of a coding project that can be worked on in short intervals over a long period of time, and have discussed the challenges of finding a project that can be sustained in this way.
  • The project has been shared on Hacker News multiple times, with some commenters suggesting that it is a prime example of a 'karma farming' post, while others simply appreciate its uniqueness and creativity.