Welcome to HexGen World

Version 1.0 Made with Unity version 2020.3.5f1

About

HexGen World is a procedural hex map generation tool. The purpose of the tool is to create a tool that automates/enables the creation of a wealth of content that would otherwise be unfeasible by hand. The content created by the tool should feel as close to handmade as possible and without feeling chaotic and random and was intended for my 3rd Year subject.

This tool allows the user to create their own hex tiles for video games such as Civilizations.

A variety of noise maps is generated to create biome's such as forest, plains, hills etc. Hills and rivers will be generated as a result of elevation. Each tile can hold its own data that could as an example influence movement or be a different resource. This tool is aimed to give the Designer the ability to implement the influential data themselves.

Process

The user will create their assets using 3D modelling software.

Considerations for the model

Currently, the tool is still underdeveloped and as result, the created assets need to follow predetermined specifications.

• The outer radius for the hex needs to be 1m (meters).
• The height of the hex needs to be 0.5m (meters).

After the considerations, the user can make the biomes they want to use. With this, it's recommended to make a fill/ground hex as well.

The user can add as many biomes that they want to use to generate their environment. The environment is generated using Perlin noise to calculate the height as well as to calculate the different terrain types.

How to use

Youtube Demo Video

Packages

Packages that this tool use that is included in the git are:

• EasyButtons

Future Plans

Sofar the future development plans are:

• Able to use different noise types
• Make the tool more user friendly
• Add checks for water masses
• Make the assets that can be implemented more flexible

Developer Info

Report any bugs to:

hermanusamarais@gmail.com