Random Map

Malicious Wraith · Post by **Malicious Wraith** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:16 am

Randomly generates a map set in 3 sizes. Only non-random element is a set of "middle" sectors in a top to bottom vertical line formation (Number depends on size of map), that each have random sectors stem out from them like mirror images of eachother.

Small Map: 2 center sectors with a series of 3-5 protruding identically from both sides of them. (For a total of 5-7 sectors.)

Medium Map: 3 Center Sectors with a series of 5-9 sectors from each side of them. (For a total of 8-12 sectors.)

Large Map: 4 Center Sectors with a series of 10-14 sectors from each side of them. (For a total of 14-18 sectors.)

Super Large Map: Same pattern as above.

Of course, the numbers can be changed to anything. I think this would be good to add some flavor to gameplay, make maps dictate factions less, add more importance to early scouting, and create situations where on the fly command strategies are required.

the_dare · Post by **the_dare** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:49 pm

good idea! would defiantly make for interesting gameplay.

Andon · Post by **Andon** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:11 pm

That would be an excellent idea. Would keep comms on their toes and would let people scout new maps out all the time

Eonix · Post by **Eonix** » Wed May 28, 2008 3:53 am

Need super super super super super super super super super super super super super super super super large map so that I can take all the territory for MYSELF with the superior build times of Bios.

And PS: This would be good for an Out9 starting money, having to get lots of territory.

Malicious Wraith · Post by **Malicious Wraith** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 4:44 pm

Bump.

CronoDroid · Post by **CronoDroid** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 10:58 pm

lol @ Eonix comment.

I'd actually prefer a Random option that selects a non-Brawl map at random. It'd probably take less coding than random map generation, I actually don't know, but it seems like it would.

finnbryant · Post by **finnbryant** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 3:38 pm

it would be simpler, but wouldn't be as fun imo

definatly still better than not having any randomness.

my favorite part of the game is discovering maps in a scout, especially when i havnt played the map before.

Badger · Post by **Badger** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:00 pm

Wanted to give this a bump. It is a good idea. I think generating a random map may be a tad tougher, but at the least, picking from a pool of maps randomly, that would be awesome. It would add some variety.

Andon · Post by **Andon** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:58 pm

If it could pick any map on the server that would work with the number of teams, then it would be great. The built-in maps would always be available, and the 'custom' or 'player-made' maps would be picked depending on the number of teams they have (That's listed in the maps.txt in the server). I think that would be a lot easier to do as well. Then again, I'm not a coder, so it might be harder

Clay_Pigeon · Post by **Clay_Pigeon** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:50 am

There are actually some fractal techniques that can greatly simplify random map generation. This gentleman uses Diffusion Limited Aggregation to generate random maps for a sequel to Carrier Command that he's been working on (for the past 5 years). Island maps in carrier command are very similar to maps in Alleg (replace islands with sectors, and you've got it...example).

In the end, I think this will end up being one of those great ideas that no one has the time to implement.