How does it even work? I am lost here
Someone needs to make an infographic so that it's easier to understand.It really is quite simple.
As per by theymos' instructions:
Just put the highest-order 10 bits of each number into a grid in this configuration:
Then run Conway's Game of Life on the cells. If the cells never stop moving even after infinite steps, then you advance to the next rank.
Then run Conway's Game of Life on the cells. If the cells never stop moving even after infinite steps, then you advance to the next rank.
Given that your numbers are currently:
That gives you the following grid:
Which stabilises to the following pattern with two infinite oscillators on the right:
Therefore, you will rank up on Tuesday provided none of your numbers change.
Simple.