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🖱️ Cursocalypse

The Reddit cursor that loses its mind so you don’t have to.

🎯 Inspiration

It all began with a bizarre obsession I’ve had for years: non-default cursors.
(Yes, I proudly admit—my Windows 11 setup hasn’t seen a stock pointer in ages.)

I always wondered:

What if the cursor wasn’t just a UI tool—but the main character of an interactive chaos simulator?

When the Useless Sh!t Challenge rolled around, I knew this was my moment. I started building a tiny app where the cursor could:

Change colors and shape,
Drip, spin, jiggle, and occasionally scream (visually, at least).

Then came the twist—Reddit’s Developer Platform + Bolt, with the added dare:

“Turn it into a game… inside a Reddit post.”

And so, Cursocalypse was born.

🧠 What I Built

Using Reddit’s new embedded app framework and Bolt, I crafted a playable mini-game entirely within a Reddit post. Here's how it works:

The cursor is your controller—no clicks, no keys. Just movement.
It morphs in real-time: changing shape, leaking trails, shrinking, or transforming into various items.
You dodge hazards like vortex or rogue mod warnings that delete part of your sanity.

The entire game is built around:

React-like stateful logic
Canvas-based rendering
Cursor tracking hooks via pointer events
All logic encapsulated inside Reddit Bolt constraints

🧪 What I Learned

Bolt’s framework is surprisingly powerful for unconventional UI behavior.
Structured absurdity creates surprisingly strong engagement.
Creating a cursor-led interface redefines interactivity when you're forced to ditch traditional inputs.

✅ Accomplishments That I'm Proud Of

Successfully managing multiple cursor states with chaotic transformations.
Implementing vortex pulling logic that distorts cursor movement and timing—without breaking the flow.
Designing a totally buttonless, cursor-only control scheme.
Creating a working, absurd game inside a Reddit post that stays true to the useless brief.

🚀 What's Next for Cursocalypse - Reddit Cursor Chaos!

Develop a global leaderboard to let Redditors compete for most chaos survived.
Add social sharing for cursed cursor GIFs.
Open up "Cursor Skins" powered by user comments or karma thresholds.

This submission is for the reddit Useless Sh!t Challenge challenge