A tree is a hierarchical data structure that simulates a tree structure with a set of linked nodes.
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Algorithm for creating tree-like network structures
I'm trying to procedurally model tree-like network structures with the following properties:
A root with variable number of nodes
A variable depth of nodes
When graphically laid out, edges or nodes ...
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Placing nodes in a graph in a random but readable way
I'd like to create a simple map from vertices and lines - you know, like a usual graph. A tree, to be precise.
To select the location of the next point that comes from one, I use a simple ...
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Enumerating full game tree for small board game
I am trying to list all the possible positions in a small board game (nannon) (using C++)
So far I have decided to split it into two parts, the pieces that are in home positions and end positions ...
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Decision Tree vs Behavior Tree
What are some differences between Decision Trees and Behavior Trees for AI Game Development? When would you use one over the other?
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Behavior Trees and Animations
I have started working on the AI for a game, but am confused how I should handle animations. I will be using a Behavior Tree for AI behavior and Cocos2D for my game engine.
Should my ...
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Generated 3d tree meshes
I did not find a question on these lines yet, correct me if I'm wrong.
Trees (and fauna in general) are common in games. Due to their nature, they are a good candidate for procedural generation.
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Why are trees shining in background?
Currently I am creating a forest scene in the dark, and the trees are shining far away, but when I get close they are fine. I have the shaders set to "Nature/Tree Soft Occlusion [bark/leaves]", but ...
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Tic-Tac-Toe game AI
I'm looking into creating a simple tic tac toe/noughts and crosses game in Actionscript3 and am trying to understand the ideas behind the AI used in a game like this.
I've seen some simplistic ...
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Dynamic quadrees
Recently I started writing a Quadtree for creature culling in Opendungeons game.
Thing is these are moving points and the bounding hierarchy will quickly get lost if the quadtree is not rebuild very ...
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How do I optimize searching for the nearest point?
For a little project of mine I'm trying to implement a space colonization algorithm in order to grow trees.
The current implementation of this algorithm works fine. But I have to optimize the whole ...
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Balancing a binary tree continuously
In my game I have a tree of objects in 3D space, to which new objects are frequently added.
Over time, the binary tree becomes unbalanced which is a big problem for efficiency as the tree can become ...
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Algorithm to generate small tree-like branches?
I'd like to seed a void map with "branches" of sine waves or any other waveform. Something like:
Know of any algorithm? Has to be one to generate trees or something like that.
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2D Spatial partitioning alternatives to spatial hashes and quadtrees
I've been trying to implement a spatial partitioning algorithm in my game, but both spatial hashes and quadtrees aren't what I'm looking for.
My level size is not supposed to have a limit (only Int32 ...
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Help computing visibility in old 3d game format
I am trying to compute visibility in an old 3d file format. I am using a BSP tree have finally gotten everything built and traversable.
Now I don't have any sort of PVS, potentially visible set to ...
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How to improve Minecraft-esque voxel world performance?
After playing Minecraft I marveled a bit at its large worlds but at the same time I found them extremely slow to navigate, even with a quad core and meaty graphics card.
Now I assume Minecraft is ...
