Map Editor wishes

[OlaHaldor]

Hi guys, hi CO, and mappers.
I've recently discovered a genius software named World Machine.

Here's what I'm looking for. Since the game already is using the Unity game engine, maybe it could be possible to import height maps in the map editor? And further - this is a big one - perhaps even importing splat maps?

With World Machine (and probably similar tools) you can create design, generate or adjust existing height maps based on real world locations. So in other words, I could convert a DEM of a real world city and make a height map of it to import in the map editor.

A splat map can also be generated from World Machine. The splat map tells the game engine where to put different textures, based on the opacity of the color. So for instance;
Blue = sand
Red = rock
Green = grass
Yellow = mud

And so on..

The colors in a splat map is determined by different factors in World Machine, such as height and slope angle. The different colors in a splat map can blend together, making the textures mix together nice and naturally.


Devs: Any chance you could investigate this? If there's ever gonna be a DLC well worth a buck, this would certainly be it!

 

[unmerged(326364)]

There is something like this available in the german forum. Have a look at http://www.citiesinmotion.net/index.php?page=DatabaseItem&id=455

 

[XanosEU]

There is already a tool to import real world locations into CiM2 called "maps4cim".
But more tools and more options are of course welcome

Edit: Somehow I did'nt saw rovapasis post, sry.

 

[OlaHaldor]

Well, it's cool and all, but I'd really like to be able to import heightmaps at least. It can open for some insanely cool landscape!

 

[ggjono]

Well, it's cool and all, but I'd really like to be able to import heightmaps at least. It can open for some insanely cool landscape!

it does take into consideration of the height of the area selected.

 

[OlaHaldor]

So let's say I want to design and generate a landscape using various tools available (there are multiple tools available. Terragen, World Machine, GeoControl etc) I've gone the World Machine route.

It's simply amazing. Check the features page about it.