Still Wet: Painting with AI Reasoning and Code
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AI models simulate the physical process of oil painting through code, revealing shared patterns and preferences in their interpretation of classical art styles.
Procedural Generation
Algorithmic techniques for creating content automatically, such as terrain, maps, textures, and game worlds, using rules, noise functions, and mathematical structures like Voronoi diagrams.
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AI-Powered Digital Twins: Reconstructing Real Worlds via Code
327
An AI-driven pipeline for generating high-fidelity, browser-native 3D digital twins of real cities using open data and Three.js.
Optimizing Poisson Disk Sampling: From Bridson to Mitchell
193
A technical deep-dive into the evolution of Poisson disk sampling, from Bridson's classic efficient algorithm to modern deterministic and optimized variations.
Efficient Fractal Boundaries via Hierarchical Jittered Voronoi
A hierarchical, recursive approach to Jittered Voronoi diagrams that efficiently generates natural-looking fractal boundaries.
Creativity Through Constraint: 25 Designs from One Algorithm
179
Creativity is an iterative process fueled by persistent work and self-imposed constraints rather than a sudden state of inspiration.
Building Procedural Hex Worlds with WebGPU
573
A high-performance procedural island generator using Wave Function Collapse and WebGPU to create logically connected 3D hex maps.
Civ VII Update: Voronoi Maps Deliver Natural, Varied Worlds
236
Civ VII now uses Voronoi-driven maps for more natural, varied worlds, with new options, preserved balance, and strong modding support.
Procedural Islands III: Multi-Scale Noise and Topological Mountains for Final Elevation
121
Multi-scale noise plus a topological mountain distance field, blended smartly, produces realistic island elevation ready for hydrology.