Chapter 14: Building Elevation Grids
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Chapter 14: Building Elevation Grids
Understanding Elevation Grids
Figure 14.1
Creating an elevation grid by starting with a flat grid, raising up the center point to make a mountain peak, and setting elevations for all the grid points.
The ElevationGrid Node Syntax
Experimenting with Elevation Grids
Figure 14.4a
A puddle splash using a 10x10 elevation grid. Compare with Figures 14.4b.
Figure 14.4b
A puddle splash using a 40x40 elevation grid. Compare with Figures 14.4a.
Figure 14.5
An elevation grid built using an automatic terrain-generator application.
Combining Elevation Grids
Figure 14.6
A medallion built from 12 elevation-grid ribbons.