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| episode_number = Devlog #1 | |||
| title = World Project Devlog #1 - A first look at an earth sized planet renderer | |||
| youtube_link = [https://youtu.be/yCIvbta04WI Watch on YouTube] | |||
| date_posted = 6/16/2015 | |||
| duration = 06:07 | |||
| number_of_views = 21,085 as of 2023-06-23 | |||
}} | |||
'''Summary''' | |||
The video is a first look at a terrain engine for a world the size of the Earth. The creator, Dave Frampton, demonstrates the engine's ability to generate more detail as the viewer zooms in, with each triangle representing about a meter. He discusses the challenges of the project, including the need for more biomes, the addition of rivers, and the need to smooth out the popping in and out of details. He also mentions the potential for multiplayer functionality and the need for on-the-fly generation due to the vast amount of data that would be required to pre-generate the entire world. | |||
== Notable Topics == | |||
=== Terrain Engine === | |||
The terrain engine is capable of generating a world the size of the Earth, with more detail appearing as the viewer zooms in. Each triangle in the terrain represents about a meter. | |||
=== Challenges === | |||
Challenges include the need for more biomes, the addition of rivers, and smoothing out the popping in and out of details. | |||
=== Potential Gameplay === | |||
Potential gameplay could involve trading, resource management, and infrastructure building, with the player making their mark on a vast world. | |||
=== Multiplayer Functionality === | |||
The game is planned to be multiplayer, with the same world appearing for all players. | |||
=== On-the-fly Generation === | |||
Due to the vast amount of data that would be required to pre-generate the entire world, the terrain must be generated on the fly as the player looks at it. | |||
== Disclaimer == | |||
This summary was generated by AI. If you notice an error or correction, please let us know on the #wiki channel of the discord server or make the edit yourself if you are an editor. | |||
Revision as of 15:44, 23 June 2023
Summary The video is a first look at a terrain engine for a world the size of the Earth. The creator, Dave Frampton, demonstrates the engine's ability to generate more detail as the viewer zooms in, with each triangle representing about a meter. He discusses the challenges of the project, including the need for more biomes, the addition of rivers, and the need to smooth out the popping in and out of details. He also mentions the potential for multiplayer functionality and the need for on-the-fly generation due to the vast amount of data that would be required to pre-generate the entire world.
Notable Topics
Terrain Engine
The terrain engine is capable of generating a world the size of the Earth, with more detail appearing as the viewer zooms in. Each triangle in the terrain represents about a meter.
Challenges
Challenges include the need for more biomes, the addition of rivers, and smoothing out the popping in and out of details.
Potential Gameplay
Potential gameplay could involve trading, resource management, and infrastructure building, with the player making their mark on a vast world.
Multiplayer Functionality
The game is planned to be multiplayer, with the same world appearing for all players.
On-the-fly Generation
Due to the vast amount of data that would be required to pre-generate the entire world, the terrain must be generated on the fly as the player looks at it.
Disclaimer
This summary was generated by AI. If you notice an error or correction, please let us know on the #wiki channel of the discord server or make the edit yourself if you are an editor.