Procedural Generation of 3D Maps With Snappable Meshes
In this paper we present a technique for procedurally generating 3D maps using a set of premade meshes which snap together based on designer-specified visual constraints. The proposed approach avoids size and layout limitations, offering the designer control over the look and feel of the generated m...
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| author | Rafael C. E Silva Nuno Fachada Diogo De Andrade Nelio Codices |
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| description | In this paper we present a technique for procedurally generating 3D maps using a set of premade meshes which snap together based on designer-specified visual constraints. The proposed approach avoids size and layout limitations, offering the designer control over the look and feel of the generated maps, as well as immediate feedback on a given map’s navigability. A prototype implementation of the method, developed in the Unity game engine, is discussed, and a number of case studies are analyzed. These include a multiplayer game where the method was used, together with a number of illustrative examples which highlight various parameterizations and piece selection methods. The technique can be used as a designer-centric map composition method and/or as a prototyping system in 3D level design, opening the door for quality map and level creation in a fraction of the time of a fully human-based approach. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8b24a0b7ed2843408086a502763c5e222022-12-22T02:53:15ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362022-01-0110430934311110.1109/ACCESS.2022.31688329760462Procedural Generation of 3D Maps With Snappable MeshesRafael C. E Silva0Nuno Fachada1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8487-5837Diogo De Andrade2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9180-0545Nelio Codices3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8682-0410ECATI, Lusófona University, Campo Grande, Lisboa, PortugalCOPELABS, Lusófona University, Campo Grande, Lisboa, PortugalCOPELABS, Lusófona University, Campo Grande, Lisboa, PortugalInstituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, PortugalIn this paper we present a technique for procedurally generating 3D maps using a set of premade meshes which snap together based on designer-specified visual constraints. The proposed approach avoids size and layout limitations, offering the designer control over the look and feel of the generated maps, as well as immediate feedback on a given map’s navigability. A prototype implementation of the method, developed in the Unity game engine, is discussed, and a number of case studies are analyzed. These include a multiplayer game where the method was used, together with a number of illustrative examples which highlight various parameterizations and piece selection methods. The technique can be used as a designer-centric map composition method and/or as a prototyping system in 3D level design, opening the door for quality map and level creation in a fraction of the time of a fully human-based approach.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9760462/3D mapscomputer gamesdesigner-centric methodslayoutprocedural content generation (PCG) |
| spellingShingle | Rafael C. E Silva Nuno Fachada Diogo De Andrade Nelio Codices Procedural Generation of 3D Maps With Snappable Meshes IEEE Access 3D maps computer games designer-centric methods layout procedural content generation (PCG) |
| title | Procedural Generation of 3D Maps With Snappable Meshes |
| title_full | Procedural Generation of 3D Maps With Snappable Meshes |
| title_fullStr | Procedural Generation of 3D Maps With Snappable Meshes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Procedural Generation of 3D Maps With Snappable Meshes |
| title_short | Procedural Generation of 3D Maps With Snappable Meshes |
| title_sort | procedural generation of 3d maps with snappable meshes |
| topic | 3D maps computer games designer-centric methods layout procedural content generation (PCG) |
| url | https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9760462/ |
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