terrain 0.3

Software designed to produce terrain maps using special techniques. Algorithms include 2d sin wave transform, fracturing, rain simulation, gravity collapse, and a sink hole. Saves as a .obj file that can be opened with blender. The source code is included in the download.

Cost: Free

License: MIT

Operating System: Independant

Language: C++

Build Dependencies:

SDL library version 1.2.11
SDL_gfx libary version 2.0.13
Guichan version 0.6.1
SDL_image version 1.2.5

Directions for good results:

Turn off 3d view for now, and enable shading
Do a bunch of faulting (and just faulting) to get a good terrain.
Do a bit of just gravity to collapse the rough edges
Do a just rain and watch the rivers and valleys develop
'Kill Spike' is a mild averaging that only eliminates the tallest spikes left from the 'rain' algorithm.
Just a touch of gravity to smooth it all out.
Save

2D version of a terrain that was created using faulting, rain, and gravity.

Terrain3d-shading1

3D version of the above scene.

Download terrain-0.3.tar.bz2

Download terrain-0.2.tar.bz2

Download terrain-0.1.tar.bz2

If you enjoy the software feel free to donate and support this effort. Or check out my affiliate sites and enjoy the good products.

Brian Dickey