Falling character streams with adjustable glyph models, palettes, speed, density, depth, pulse, and glitch.
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ASCII Matrix Rain is an interactive ASCII animation that recreates the iconic “digital rain” look using nothing but text. Streams of characters cascade down the grid at different depths, speeds, and intensities, forming a hypnotic curtain of code.
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Acknowledgments and credits
ASCII Matrix Rain is an original animation created, designed, and programmed by Joacim Wejdin, and developed under the Injosoft brand. You are welcome to use and share the animation as it is, but all rights to the name, source code, design, and implementation are reserved by Injosoft. The code, or any substantial part of it, may not be copied, modified, or reused in other projects without prior written permission. When sharing the animation, a mention or link to ASCII Matrix Rain on asciiart.eu is greatly appreciated.Trademark / copyright notice
“The Matrix” and related names, imagery, and references are the property of their respective owners (including Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.). ASCII Matrix Rain is a fan-inspired, independent work and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the rights holders.
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