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Line 1: {{~~trope~~work}} {{quote\|''Build Anything.''\|'''Official motto'''}} '''''[https://web.archive.org/web/20130915222246/http://www.golemgame.com/ Golems]''''' is a free "3d recreational physics simulator." It's designed to be remarkably intuitive and user-friendly -- basically, you can [[Wide Open Sandbox\|do anything]], from something as simple as ~~drag in~~dragging a few blocks and motors to make a crude car to something as complicated as [[Humongous Mecha\|giant robots]], [[Tank Goodness\|hovertanks]], or fully-functioning [[Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking\|vending machines]]. Machines can be user-controlled or, with a bit more effort and some sensors, [[Instant AI, Just Add Water\|pilot themselves]]. It's a bit like LEGO, but the [[Frickin' Laser Beams\|laser cannons]] work and you never run out of bricks. The physics simulation is also surprisingly accurate and realistic ([[Rule of Fun\|with the exception of a few obvious impossibilities, such as the aforementioned lasers]]). Best of all, it's fun. You can download the game [https://web.archive.org/web/20131005044045/http://www.golemgame.com/download.html here], and see the forum (where other users upload their machines and give tons of useful help) [http://www.golemgame.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=1/ here]{{Dead link}}. Not to be confused with the [[Golem\|mythological creature]] from which it derives its name. {{tropelist}} ~~----~~ * [[AIA.I. Is a Crapshoot]]: When the above goes horribly, horribly wrong.▼ ~~=== The game in general provides examples of: ===~~ ▲* [[AI Is a Crapshoot]]: When the above goes horribly, horribly wrong. * [[Clock Punk]]: All-mechanical contraptions with plentiful quantities of gears are another favourite * [[Edutainment Game]]: A side-effect of playing the game is that you [http://www.golemgame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=180&p=725 pick up a little physics]{{Dead link}} along the way * [[Floating Platforms]]: Objects set to 'static' are completely immobile, and aren't even subject to gravity. * [[Frickin' Laser Beams]]: They're a bit more like tractor beams, but they're always called 'laser beams' by the community. * [[Frictionless Ice]]: The ice material in Golems is completely frictionless * [[Humongous Mecha]]: Has been a goal of the community since its inception, recently accomplished (with some 'cheating' using rockets and tractor beams for balance) [http://www.golemgame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=790 here]{{Dead link}} and [http://www.golemgame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=721 here]{{Dead link}} * [[Instant AI, Just Add Water]]: It is remarkably easy to wire up a robot to act independently of user-control. * [[Macross Missile Massacre]]: [http://www.golemgame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=626&p=2847&hilit=missile#p2847 One]{{Dead link}} [http://www.golemgame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=301&hilit=missile of]{{Dead link}} [http://www.golemgame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=199&p=776&hilit=missile#p776 the]{{Dead link}} [http://www.golemgame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=83&p=367&hilit=missile#p367 more]{{Dead link}} [http://www.golemgame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=610&p=2763 popular]{{Dead link}} [http://www.golemgame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=575 user]{{Dead link}} [http://www.golemgame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=301 creations]{{Dead link}} * [[Missing Backblast]]: Rockets can create smoke particles, but it's just for show. * [[Rube Goldberg Device]]: Another favourite. There was even a [http://www.golemgame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=276 competition]{{Dead link}} held to create the best one * [[Wide Open Sandbox]]: Obviously. It hasn't even got an [[Insurmountable Waist-Height Fence]]. * [[Wreaking Havok]]: Also obviously.