Online Planet Builder
 

http://www.scienceyear.com/wired/ind...age=/planet10/

It lets you create your own world in 3D and even determine its characteristics. It's part of a minigame where you determine everything from orbits to plant life, and the success of your planet is based on the traits you choose. Pretty cool...I haven't been able to make a successful weird planet yet, though. Comets hit it and other sundry stuff, wiping out all life. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

It's Shockwave-based, so those of you without mad Photoshop skillz can just make a planet and take a screenshot. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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