Assembling shape with rigid body dynamics

[xelltar]

I am trying to have small stones (about 30) build up around another surface while maintaining rigid bodies. This video is a perfect example of what I am trying to do.

So far, this is the other option that is being considered:

Starting the stones in their end position, turning on the rigid bodies for them, putting a field to scatter them a bit, baking the animation, and then reversing the key frames.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[joojaa]

Yeah that method works. There are a few alternatives but thats a good general solution.

PS: you can animate rigid bodies by turning active off. Ad attract rigid bodies with inpulse.