To get started, run the program using:
dotnet run penta-decathlon.txt
To load an initial state from a text file, run the program as follows:
dotnet run <filepath>
To create your own initial state, make a new txt file using @ or # to denote alive cells, and any other character can be used to denote a dead cell.
To change the character used to render alive cells, enter it as an argument after the filepath.
dotnet run <filepath> <char>
The console application features keyboard controls to play, pause and reset the animation.
Spacebar: Play/Pause
R: Reset Animation
Esc: Exit Program