Having done some more research on blobs, I realize now that they may not
be the best thing. Specifically, I need to define a point (which is free
to move around according to lava-lamp physics). This point has an area
around it (this would have been the blob) that  is there only for
graphical purposes. The area would be spherical when the center point is
away from any other center point/area groups and would blend together
with other groups when they are close (Think blobs, defined by a center
point and having a specific radius when not influenced by other blobs).

I think the following may be a more useful solution (and it might be
more within my mathematical ability) (see diagram below):
A spline of some sort would be pulled around the 'x's (thus spherical
when uninfluenced). When the center 'X' gets close enough to another
group, the spline would be stretched around the 'x's of both groups.
Either way, I have some ideas, but would love to know if anyone else has
any thoughts, but for now, I'm off to a lecture, thanks for the help.

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Margus Ramst wrote:
> 
> The manual gives a fairly complete overview of the blob object, complete with
> the falloff formula. Other than that, what mathemathics are you referring to?
> 
> Margus
> 
> Chris Maryan wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone (Ken?) have any good references to the mathematics of blobs?
> > Ideally 2D blobs explained at a fairly simple level. I have some
> > theories about how to program a lava lamp and blobs seem to be a good
> > way of accomplishing what I want.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
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