Framework
Pattern
NAT Snow's design (the composition and color of its parts) is based on the block height, ensuring each combination is unique and non-arbitrarily generated.
The 1st-6th digits determine what the snowflake's base crystal looks like, while at specific block height numbers (eg. sequential 0000 numbers), special traits are merged with the core traits to create a rare and precious snowflake.
Traits
Core Traits (Base Crystals)
In nature, snowflakes begin with simple hexagonal structures based on the arrangement of the water molecules within them, expanding uniformly in six directions.
NAT Snow follows this pattern and depicts the crystal growth through layers: a first layer serves as the base, which is then surrounded by a second layer, which is then encased by a third layer.
Each layer features a specific crystal count: one in the first layer, six in the second layer, and another set of six in the third layer. However, the shape of the crystals in each layer is the same.
Click here for a comprehensive overview of the Core Traits.
Special Traits (Special Crystals)
Natural snowflakes typically feature six branches, but sometimes, those with larger formations or 12 branches occasionally appear. These special flakes only form when certain conditions are met.
NAT Snow follows this principle and snowflakes larger than usual, or those with 12 branches, are created with special patterns.
When a block height contains a specific set of numbers, special traits appear outside the 1-3rd layer of core traits - the location of its appearance is also decided by what number the block height has.
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Example Combination of Core Traits and Special Traits:
The following illustration is an example of snow crystal generation based on the block height 124991.
Pattern Appearance Ratio
The following table exemplifies the number patterns alongside their rate of appearance.
2024/04/30
Block Height
840672
Number of available issues
8064
Percentage
0.959233%
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