EPC2024 | Layer-Based Procedural Generation: Chunks and Context | Rune Skovbo Johansen

Generating infinite worlds in chunks is a well-known concept, but there is a widespread misconception that the chunk-based approach precludes context: That it can’t be used deterministically with algorithms where the surroundings of a chunk affects the chunk itself. In this session Rune presents principles for a layer-based approach where chunks can make use of contextual information, and where algorithms can plan arbitrarily large-scale features with intent. Implemented examples include natural looking paths generated with path-finding which seamlessly cross chunk boundaries, and road signs showing the way to locations far outside of the currently generated geometry.

The LayerProcGen framework has since been released as open source and is available here:
https://github.com/runevision/LayerPr...