I started out by exploring what Perlin noise was. I learned how to modify how the texture looked by using parameters like, Scale, Octaves, Persistence and Lacunarity. By understanding the fundamentals of Perlin noise I was able to apply my math knowledge to distribute the noise in ways that formed more interesting terrain shapes.
Then I started to work on distributing the noise into actual terrain. I created a chunk system that would create a mesh in MeshRenderer component on the chunk. The MeshRenderer took me a lot of time because I initially had each block be a GameObject but immediately realized that I needed to look into a different implementation because thousands of GameObjects are not a good idea. I then begun to toy around with parameters for block distribution, I also created a method that spawned Sand only around water.
I programmed a Perlin3D noise function which would be used to create caves. Since Perlin noise is meant to be 2d one of the challenges was ensuring that the 3D function would look and function like a regular 2D Perlin noise function. The caves ended up looking really good but I'd like to explore using Perlin Worms and combining it with what I currently have to see if it improves how they look.
I then worked on Multithreading to load the junks. This system lets the player move around without frames deteriorating due to chunks being loaded in. It lets the Chunk Data generate on a separate thread and then once the data is finished it is also rendered on a separate thread. I do plan on working on this part more because currently when chunks are requested it will load the data for all of the requested chunks and then renderer all of the requested chunks. I plan on changing it so loads the data for one chunk and then renders that chunk before moving onto the next chunk requested.
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I started out by exploring what Perlin noise was. I learned how to modify how the texture looked by using parameters like, Scale, Octaves, Persistence and Lacunarity. By understanding the fundamentals of Perlin noise I was able to apply my math knowledge to distribute the noise in ways that formed more interesting terrain shapes.
Then I started to work on distributing the noise into actual terrain. I created a chunk system that would create a mesh in MeshRenderer component on the chunk. The MeshRenderer took me a lot of time because I initially had each block be a GameObject but immediately realized that I needed to look into a different implementation because thousands of GameObjects are not a good idea. I then begun to toy around with parameters for block distribution, I also created a method that spawned Sand only around water.
I programmed a Perlin3D noise function which would be used to create caves. Since Perlin noise is meant to be 2d one of the challenges was ensuring that the 3D function would look and function like a regular 2D Perlin noise function. The caves ended up looking really good but I'd like to explore using Perlin Worms and combining it with what I currently have to see if it improves how they look.
I then worked on Multithreading to load the junks. This system lets the player move around without frames deteriorating due to chunks being loaded in. It lets the Chunk Data generate on a separate thread and then once the data is finished it is also rendered on a separate thread. I do plan on working on this part more because currently when chunks are requested it will load the data for all of the requested chunks and then renderer all of the requested chunks. I plan on changing it so loads the data for one chunk and then renders that chunk before moving onto the next chunk requested.
See Other Work
I started out by exploring what Perlin noise was. I learned how to modify how the texture looked by using parameters like, Scale, Octaves, Persistence and Lacunarity. By understanding the fundamentals of Perlin noise I was able to apply my math knowledge to distribute the noise in ways that formed more interesting terrain shapes.
Then I started to work on distributing the noise into actual terrain. I created a chunk system that would create a mesh in MeshRenderer component on the chunk. The MeshRenderer took me a lot of time because I initially had each block be a GameObject but immediately realized that I needed to look into a different implementation because thousands of GameObjects are not a good idea. I then begun to toy around with parameters for block distribution, I also created a method that spawned Sand only around water.
I programmed a Perlin3D noise function which would be used to create caves. Since Perlin noise is meant to be 2d one of the challenges was ensuring that the 3D function would look and function like a regular 2D Perlin noise function. The caves ended up looking really good but I'd like to explore using Perlin Worms and combining it with what I currently have to see if it improves how they look.
I then worked on Multithreading to load the junks. This system lets the player move around without frames deteriorating due to chunks being loaded in. It lets the Chunk Data generate on a separate thread and then once the data is finished it is also rendered on a separate thread. I do plan on working on this part more because currently when chunks are requested it will load the data for all of the requested chunks and then renderer all of the requested chunks. I plan on changing it so loads the data for one chunk and then renders that chunk before moving onto the next chunk requested.
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Programmer
Procedural Generation
Tools: Unity | Team: Solo | Timeline: 3 Months
Programmer
Procedural Generation
Tools: Unity | Team: Solo | Timeline: 3 Months
Programmer
Procedural Generation
Tools: Unity | Team: Solo | Timeline: 3 Months
Summary
• Learned how to create and modify Perlin Noise.
• Used math to distribute the Perlin Noise to achieve interesting terrain types.
• Used MeshRenderers to render each chunk as one GameObject.
• Created a 3D Perlin Noise Function to create caves.
• Used Multithreading to load chunks asynchronously.
• Created a save system to save and load seeds.
Project Goals
For this project I set out to explore how to create a procedurally generated a world using Perlin Noise similar to Minecraft. This was a topic I knew next to nothing about so I wanted to learn as much as possible to showcase my ability to learn new topics and skills.
Summary
• Learned how to create and modify Perlin Noise.
• Used math to distribute the Perlin Noise to achieve interesting terrain types.
• Used MeshRenderers to render each chunk as one GameObject.
• Created a 3D Perlin Noise Function to create caves.
• Used Multithreading to load chunks asynchronously.
• Created a save system to save and load seeds.
Project Goals
For this project I set out to explore how to create a procedurally generated a world using Perlin Noise similar to Minecraft. This was a topic I knew next to nothing about so I wanted to learn as much as possible to showcase my ability to learn new topics and skills.
Summary
• Learned how to create and modify Perlin Noise.
• Used math to distribute the Perlin Noise to achieve interesting terrain types.
• Used MeshRenderers to render each chunk as one GameObject.
• Created a 3D Perlin Noise Function to create caves.
• Used Multithreading to load chunks asynchronously.
• Created a save system to save and load seeds.
Project Goals
For this project I set out to explore how to create a procedurally generated a world using Perlin Noise similar to Minecraft. This was a topic I knew next to nothing about so I wanted to learn as much as possible to showcase my ability to learn new topics and skills.