Re: random map generator (was: AlpineClimate version 0.2 released)

Daan Krantz <[email protected]> Wed, 17 May 2006 15:59:37 +0200
Newsgroups gmane.games.ttdpatch.general
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>> Is there a way to get a map with a smoother transition from flat to 
>> mountainous, except from creating a map in the editor?

> 
> Some support from TTDPatch would be required.  A switch to override the 
> terrain creation algorithm selection would be quite easy to implement; a 
> more ambitious solution would make it possible to define one's own set 
> of height maps (possibly more than TTD's 37) and plug them into TTD's 
> algorithms.
> 

And with this implemented someone could write an exter random map 
generator? one that can make maps with a small amount of water? or one 
that can make a less abrupt change in high and low mountains on a arctic 
map?
That would be great, I would love to see some changes in the random map :).

Daan

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