Matrix

This is a modifier given before some kind of phantom concept that involves multiple formations adjacent to each other, such as Triple Boxes or Split Phantom Lines. Normally, when a shape-changing call is performed under such a concept, the resulting setups "breathe" or "shrink wrap" so that they are once again directly adjacent. The Matrix concept prevents that. Each formation remains centered on its original position (performing whatever internal breathing is required) and does not move in response to the other formations. This may create empty space, or it may cause the formations to overlap.

\sxhlines{b2s,g1n,g2s,b1n} \sxhBBBs{g1s,b1s,b2n,g2n,.+.,.+.}
2 4 1 3 2 4 1 3 1 3 1 3 2 4 2 4 + + + +
before Matrix Each Wave Ah So after




\sxhBBBs{.+.,g1e,b2w,b1e,.+.,g4e} \sxhlines{g1s,b1s,g4s,b2n}
+ + 1 3 2 4 1 3 + + 4 2 1 3 1 3 4 2 2 4
before Matrix Triple Boxes Follow Thru after




\syhBBBBs{.+.,.+.,.+.,.+.,g2n,b2n,b1s,g1s} \sxhBBBs{.+.,g1n,b1s,g2s,b4n,.+.}
+ + + + + + + + 2 4 2 4 1 3 1 3 + + 1 3 1 3 2 4 4 2 + +
before Matrix Split Phantom Columns Expand the Column after


The obvious way to do this concept is to concentrate very hard on where the center of your group is. Another method that some people use is to note how many matrix spots separate you from your counterpart in the other setup, and do the call in such a way as to preserve that.


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