Some common feedback about preview generated maps is that they are too
chokey. This change aims to add a new terrain type called "Plots" that
retains the variety of terrain features present in the Gardens
terrain, but opens up the play area a bit more. In essence, it strikes
a balance between the densely packed Gardens terrain type and the
loosely packed Plains and Parks terrain types.
This new terrain type notably uses a smaller noise feature size to
provide smaller but more regular map structure, and expands the
pathway cutouts and contour spacings for forests and cliffs.
The new Plots terrain type is made available for both RA and CNC and
becomes the new default.
This is an additive configuration-only change. Replay and multiplayer
map generation retains forward/backward compatibility.
Exposes the TilingPath code used by the map generator as a map editor
tool to help automate the process of tiling sequences of templates
together.
No additional template stitching definitions are added as part of this
commit. As such, the tool currently only supports the same auto tiling
as the map generator does. This includes:
- RA and CnC support.
- Beaches, land cliffs, and roads.
Support for additional mods and templates can be added in follow-ups
by adding the necessary MultiBrush definitions.
Related changes included in this commit to support this work include:
- Add support for sparse EditorBlits.
- Add support for MultiBrush to EditorBlitSource conversion.
- Add support for EditorBlitSource previewing.
- Adjust the "Road" types used in segmented MultiBrush definitions.
Adds tooltip descriptions for a few map generator settings. The tooltips
are limited to dropdown choices. No tooltips are added for the options
containing the choices or any non-dropdown settings.
- Terrain type
- Bounds shape
- Buildings
The "Square" bounds shape is rephrased as "Rectangle" for consistency
with the added description.
This is UI-only change.
Allows the random map generator to optionally place civilian buildings
around the map for extra decoration. Buildings are placed last with
lowest priority to avoid competing for play area and resources.
Depends on #21738
Add an experimental procedural map generator for the Red Alert mod,
along with supporting code that may assist in the development of map
generators for other mods.
Map generation may be accessed as a tool in the Map Editor. This change
does not presently introduce direct lobby options for generated maps.
Features:
- Terrain with land, water, beaches, cliffs, roads, debris, and trees.
- Placement of mpspawns, neutral buildings, and resources.
- Rotational and mirror symmetry options.
- Various configurable parameters with presets.
- Deterministic with configurable seed.
- Performant.
