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Tectonic Map Script

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Description

Generates a map based on global tectonics. Maps are similar to a combination of Fractal, Small Continents, Archipelago, with added tectonic elements like mountain belts and rift zones. Works best on relatively large maps (Map size options are equivalent to Terra maps).

Custom options:
Plate Motion options will change the prominence of mountain belts and rifts. Faster plate motion means higher mountain ranges and deeper rifts.
Continents options will change the shape of of the continental land masses to have more or less lakes and inlets.
Land options will change amount of land on the map by decreasing the number of oceanic plates, whereas sea-level options change the height of the water rather than the amount of ocean.
Plates options change the number of tectonic plates used in map generation. More plates will cause smaller land masses and more intricate structures.

Update v3:
Better balance between land, sea and island chains, less predictable plate boundaries and much faster map generation.

Update v4:
Fixed multiplayer issues.
Added costal start locations option. 'Yes' forces all civs to start on the coast. 'No' allows coastal start locations, but does not force them.
Now available on civfanatics: http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=21639

A (very) small part of the code is based on Small Continents Deluxe (v 100) by James Barrows.

318 Comments

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Piratenkapitan Aug 31, 2024 @ 6:51am

where can i find the custom options?

Patton Mar 20, 2024 @ 3:11am

I'm loving the maps generated by this mod! Currently playing as wide Russia for a change and wound up in an upside-down mountain-shaped continent extending down from the north pole. In spite of being half tundra and snow there's still enough room for 10+ decent cities, and I'm all alone except for one city-state. This is on a large-sized map with two extra AI civs. As a fan of navies and amphibious assaults I look forward to being an island fortress and the late-game wars with fleets of battleships, carriers and nuke-bearing submarines. I hand-picked a bunch of militaristic AI for a domination-only game, so it should be good fun.

n_core Nov 12, 2022 @ 4:44am

If you check the CivFanatics page [forums.civfanatics.com], not much. But I added more custom options, such as map size modifier that affects the map size results, ocean rift width that affects how big the ocean generation result, and more value options for existing custom options gradual change.

I'm still preparing the next version, which includes major civ spawn placement and some couple refinement.

Thanks for your confirmation for letting me do this.

Jibbles [author] Nov 12, 2022 @ 3:41am

I'm not supporting this anymore, so knock yourself out. Out of curiosity, what did you change?

n_core Nov 12, 2022 @ 3:29am

@Jibbles
So I updated this map script to a new version and I want to keep improving it. I'm asking for your permission, are you okay with it?
Don't worry, I still crediting you inside the LUA file, and I'm not claiming this map as my own.

FYI, I already updated this map further to include more custom options and better generation results on smaller map sizes.

I only uploaded on CivFanatics currently. But, if I can get your permission to upload it on Steam Workshop, I'd be glad to do so since there is going to be more people that can enjoy the improved map.

n_core Sep 22, 2022 @ 11:24am

Hey, so, uh, I modified your map script, it's a great map script to be honest.
Only some value changes I made for this map, so it caters for my play style.

You can get it on CivFanatics here [forums.civfanatics.com].