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