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This article introduces how world generation is handled in Vintage story, and the extent to which it can be modded. It is also intended as a general introduction for modding endeavors in regards to world generation. | This article introduces how world generation is handled in Vintage story, and the extent to which it can be modded. It is also intended as a general introduction for modding endeavors in regards to world generation. | ||
=== Terminology === | === Terminology === | ||
Important terminology to note while reading this article: | Important terminology to note while reading this article: | ||
* Chunk | * '''Chunk''': An data structure that holds 32x32x32 blocks. It is of note that chunks do not span the world height. | ||
* Chunk column | * '''Chunk column''': A set of chunks spanning the vertical height of the world. Given a world height of 256, a chunk column would represent 8 vertically stacked chunks | ||
* Map chunk | * '''Map chunk''': A data structure that holds information on a chunk column, such as the rain height or snow accumulation | ||
* Region | * '''Map Region''': A data structure that holds information over an area of 16x16 chunk columns, such as weather and maps required for world generation | ||
== Concept == | == Concept == | ||
World generation is the process of generating necessary data about the world when the player requires it. World generation is done on a region, map chunk and chunk column basis - each acting as a meaningful subdivision of the world. Each region, map chunk and chunk column is only generated once and stores important data about that area. | World generation is the process of generating necessary data about the world when the player requires it. World generation is done on a region, map chunk and chunk column basis - each acting as a meaningful subdivision of the world. Each region, map chunk and chunk column is only generated once and stores important data about that area. | ||
