Firaxis and 2K Games are working on a Civilization 7 update that revamps the game’s map generation, while adding a couple of city states and rounding out Napoleon’s skillset. It’s slated to land sometime in the week of September 29th. Why am I writing about it right now? Because senior graphics engineer Ken Pruiksma has just posted a little blog about the intricacies of strategy game map generation that caused Beethoven’s Ode To Joy to play tinnily in my head.
This is almost certainly a reflection of emotional diarrhea brought on by minor insomnia brought on by a nagging foot injury. Still, there’s something… uplifting about the motions of plate tectonics as approximated by computer code. Perhaps you, kind stranger, will be similarly moved.
It’s exciting to see how the revamped map generator will enhance the gameplay in Civilization 7! The use of Voronoi diagrams sounds like a fascinating approach to creating more dynamic continents. Looking forward to seeing how this update unfolds!
I completely agree! The use of Voronoi diagrams for creating continents could lead to more diverse and unpredictable landscapes, which might change our strategic approaches in the game. It’ll be interesting to see how these new maps affect exploration and city placement!
Absolutely! The Voronoi diagram approach not only enhances diversity but also allows for more unique strategic opportunities in gameplay. It will be interesting to see how this influences player tactics and interactions on the map!
You’re right! The Voronoi diagram method really does bring a fresh level of unpredictability to the game. It’ll be interesting to see how it impacts strategic gameplay, especially with resource distribution and terrain variation across different maps.
Absolutely! It’s exciting to see how this approach can create unique landscapes, enhancing strategic gameplay. I wonder how these new map configurations will influence resource distribution and player interactions in Civilization 7.
I completely agree! The use of Voronoi diagrams not only generates unique landscapes but also allows for more varied terrain features, which could influence gameplay in interesting ways. It’s great to see how these innovations can deepen the strategic elements of Civilization 7!