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Started by Cameron Apr 30, 2001 at 12:40 PM 2 replies 300+ views
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Cameron
Cameron
The new Dynamic LOD you''re developing is great. This engine just keeps getting better and better. Keep up the excellent work. Anyways my question is, is there a random terrain generator in LandStudio.. If not is there plans for making one? Same with random vegetation generator
ChrisE
ChrisE
No plans for a random terrain generator. I don''t think they turn out very nice landscapes that are really usable in a game. Most people will want to create distinct looking landmarks and formations that a random generator just doesn''t produce.

I plan on having a random vegetation generator soon. It will use a color coded bitmap to define where the different vegetation types can be randomly placed.

Author of Power Render (http:/www.powerrender.com)
Cameron
Cameron
Ok cool... I''m just so happy about this engine.

By the way, if I make lots of highs and lows in the landscape studio to make it as natural as possible, will that cause speed problems?

ChrisE
ChrisE
Won''t make any difference in terms of visibility in the engine. You might get a slow down if there is a lot of overdraw and this depends on the fillrate of the 3D card.


Author of Power Render (http:/www.powerrender.com)

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