Demonstration of various algorithms for procedural generation of spatial infinite landscapes. Focuses on showing the basic differences of Perlin Noise/fBm, Ridged-Multifractal Noise, Billow Noise and Random Noise and how factors like frequency or lacunarity influence the outcome.

Dependencies

• C++11-compatible compiler
• Cmake
• OpenGL 3.3-compatible graphics card
• Runs on Linux. Should run on Windows, but its untested

Build and run instructions

Build with cd build && cmake .. && make. Binaries and shaders are copied to $PROJECTFOLDER/bin

Todo

• resizable window
• better handling of algorithm options
• show wireframe in solid color
• remove code repetition in buffer setup
• add option for number and size of rendered tiles
• implement level of detail using Quadtrees (see Ulrich paper)
• basic textures/color models
• basic implementation of rivers
• skybox / fog
• basic animation of sea