Node-Oriented Procedural Engine

Node-Oriented Procedural Engine

This is a proof of concept for a Python-based procedural map generator where the map generation algorithm (how things are generated) is separated from map templates/instructions (what things are generated).

Maps are represented by graphs of nodes, which can be randomised, corresponding to required areas and their connections. The generator then converts the graph into a 2d map from the bottom up, building and connecting areas into larger areas, and then postprocesses the results and represents it with a tileset.

This way, you can generate everything at any level using the same principle, and just vary the content of the templates (dungeons, towns, continents, etc.).

Map Templates

The generator includes some examples, which can be exported as tile arrays or images. The tileset is my own and it currently includes mostly grass, caves, water and houses, but I may release a more complete version of it in the future.

Make Your Own Maps

You can create your own maps by adding new templates to the map directory.

See documentation.pdf included with the project for instructions, or look at the examples in the maps folder to get a picture of how the maps work.

Source Code & Distribution

GitHub source with detailed documentation:
https://github.com/thingsbyfilip/nope

If you're interested in using this method for generating things for your own projects, check out the source code on github and/or contact me :)

Note: since the executable is created from a Python script, it will only work on Windows, and Windows may incorrectly flag it as a virus. This is a false positive, in case of any doubts you can check the source linked above.