Sapiens Devlog 1
| Episode Number: | Devlog #1 |
|---|---|
| Title: | World Project Devlog #1 - A first look at an earth sized planet renderer |
| YouTube Link: | Watch on YouTube |
| Date Posted: | 6/16/2015 |
| Duration: | 06:07 |
| Number of Views: | 21085 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.
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