Questions on Map Terrain

[kronenblatt]

Is there an algorithm in the code on how the maps are created with different terrains, tile by tile, given a certain type? E.g., the likelihood of getting a rough terrain tile?

Is there any practical difference between Mediterranean, Northern European, and Middle-Eastern, other than cosmetics? I.e., can Mediterranean Agricultural, Northern European Agricultural, and Middle-Eastern Agricultural be expected to be all the same? If not, how do they differ (again, other than cosmetically)?

[Rosedelio]

I've noticed the Middle-Eastern maps are the only ones to spawn enclosures. Not sure about other differences between climates.

[rbodleyscott]

Is there an algorithm in the code on how the maps are created with different terrains, tile by tile, given a certain type? E.g., the likelihood of getting a rough terrain tile?

Of course, but you would have to read and understand the code. The map generation code is in /Data/Battle/Scripts/MapGenerateBattle.bsf

Is there any practical difference between Mediterranean, Northern European, and Middle-Eastern, other than cosmetics? I.e., can Mediterranean Agricultural, Northern European Agricultural, and Middle-Eastern Agricultural be expected to be all the same? If not, how do they differ (again, other than cosmetically)?

Main differences are
1) North European and Tropical maps have more woods, Southern Europe somewhat less, Middle Eastern even less.
2) Middle Eastern maps have enclosed (irrigated) fields.

[kronenblatt]

Thanks!

And the presence of marsh terrains differ between NE, M, and ME too, I guess?

But rough terrains and height differences more or less the same between NE, M, and ME?

[rbodleyscott]

And the presence of marsh terrains differ between NE, M, and ME too, I guess?

Not currently. Plenty of marshes in all geographical regions other than Desert.

But rough terrains and height differences more or less the same between NE, M, and ME?

Yes

[kronenblatt]

Is there an algorithm in the code on how the maps are created with different terrains, tile by tile, given a certain type? E.g., the likelihood of getting a rough terrain tile?

Of course, but you would have to read and understand the code. The map generation code is in /Data/Battle/Scripts/MapGenerateBattle.bsf

I'm interested in Desert map type at the moment. Been through the file above and from what I found, desert allows coast but not river. And no forests of course, it seems (due to open == 100).

But what about proportions of rough terrain and height differences? Which other map type(s) does Desert mostly resemble in those two respects?

[rbodleyscott]

Is there an algorithm in the code on how the maps are created with different terrains, tile by tile, given a certain type? E.g., the likelihood of getting a rough terrain tile?

Of course, but you would have to read and understand the code. The map generation code is in /Data/Battle/Scripts/MapGenerateBattle.bsf

I'm interested in Desert map type at the moment. Been through the file above and from what I found, desert allows coast but not river. And no forests of course, it seems (due to open == 100).

But what about proportions of rough terrain and height differences? Which other map type(s) does Desert mostly resemble in those two respects?

Not entirely sure. It is all in the code.