Generation settings

Choose a preset in Simple mode, then use Expert mode to refine its options. Inspector tooltips explain the controls available in the installed version.

A setting applies when its corresponding feature is enabled. Map size and available space can limit requested counts. Keep the seed fixed while adjusting settings, then regenerate.

View visual examples. Complete manuals are included with the package.

Settings

Setting	Use
Additional Main Bases	Extra main-base locations.
Aerial Clearance	Clearance of the aerial reference surface.
Altitude Height Map	Grayscale texture controlling altitude; leave empty for automatic hills.
Altitude Height Map Origin Top Left	Flip the height map’s vertical orientation.
Altitude Max Height	Maximum added altitude; local features can extend beyond it.
Altitude Min Height	Minimum added altitude; local features can extend beyond it.
Altitude Noise Scale	Frequency of automatic hills; lower values give broader hills.
Beach Height Inner	Height of the inner shoreline transition.
Beach Height Outer	Height of the outer shoreline transition.
Biome	Choose a biome with an available compatible setting.
Biome Override	Biome setting used for this map.
Bonus Island Radius Max	Maximum bonus-island radius.
Bonus Island Radius Min	Minimum bonus-island radius.
Cell Size	World-space size of a map cell.
Choke Points	Requested strategic narrow passages.
Cliff Depth Scale	Depth of cliff details.
Cliff Edge Offset	Horizontal position of cliff details relative to the terrain edge.
Cliff Height Scale	Vertical size of cliff details.
Cliff Rotation Offset Y	Horizontal rotation adjustment for cliff prefabs.
Cliff Run Height Tolerance	Tolerance for fitting cliff pieces to varying heights.
Cliff Segment Overlap	Overlap between neighboring cliff details.
Cliff Tiles Per Prefab	Preferred length covered by each cliff piece.
Cliff Vertical Offset	Vertical position of cliff details.
Cliff Vertical Overlap	Vertical overlap of cliffs with the terrain.
Contested Expansion Count	Requested neutral expansion locations.
Contested Island Radius Max	Maximum contested-island radius.
Contested Island Radius Min	Minimum contested-island radius.
Control Point Count	Control the detail of river bends.
Curve Strength	Amount of river curvature.
Dirt Forest Material	Material for forest ground.
Dirt Path Material	Material for paths.
Enable Aerial Generation	Enable the optional aerial reference surface.
Enable Grass Details	Enable the biome’s grass decoration.
Enable Image Contour Smoothing	Soften the outlines of imported terrain areas.
Enable Image Ground Relief	Add subtle relief to imported ground.
Enable Image Surface Smoothing	Clean up small terrain-type irregularities in an image.
Enable Map Altitude	Add regional altitude variations.
Enable Mesh Optimization	Optimize the generated terrain while keeping its appearance.
Enable Minimap Generation	Enable the optional minimap output.
Enable Mountain Cliff Details	Add rocky details to mountains.
Enable Path Smoothing	Soften the outline of paths.
Enable Procedural Contour Smoothing	Soften the outlines of procedural terrain areas.
Enable Props Generation	Place the biome’s decorations.
Enable Vertex Position Noise	Add small irregularities to the terrain.
Enable Water Floor Noise	Add seabed relief variations.
Expansion Forest Clear Radius	Clear space around expansion locations.
Expansions Per Player	Requested expansions for each player.
Forest Density Multiplier	Requested forest coverage; available space can limit it.
Forest Zone Count Multiplier	Few broad woods or more numerous small groves.
Full Map Symmetry	Make the procedural map layout symmetric.
Generate Natural Expansion Plateaus	Place natural expansions on their own plateaus.
Generation Mode	Procedural generation or color-image import.
Gold Mine Max Distance From Anchor	Maximum requested distance of gold from its location.
Gold Mine Min Distance From Anchor	Minimum requested distance of gold from its location.
Gold Mines Per Player	Requested starting gold mines for each player.
Grass Detail Density	Amount of grass decoration.
Grass Detail Height	Height range of grass decoration.
Grass Detail Material	Material for grass decoration.
Grass Material	Material for grassy ground.
Has Bridges	Enable river bridges where a crossing is possible.
Has Cliffs	Enable cliff details where applicable.
Has Forest Zones	Enable forest areas in procedural generation.
Has Mountain Zones	Enable mountains.
Has Plateaus	Enable raised plateaus.
Has Water	Enable procedural water areas.
Image Cell Sample Radius	Area considered when interpreting image colors.
Image Color Tolerance	Allowed difference between image and palette colors.
Image Contour Smoothing Strength	Strength of imported contour smoothing.
Image Ground Relief Scale	Size of imported ground relief variations.
Image Ground Relief Strength	Height of imported ground relief.
Image Layer Set	Palette matching image colors to terrain types.
Image Minimum Mountain Vote Ratio	Sensitivity to mountain colors in the image.
Image Minimum Surface Vote Ratio	Sensitivity to terrain colors in the image.
Image Origin Top Left	Orientation of the imported color image.
Image Surface Smoothing Iterations	Amount of terrain-type cleanup.
Import Image Resources	Use resource markers drawn in the source image.
Imported Mountain Height	Height of mountains drawn in the source image.
Island Contour Irregularity	Irregularity of island coastlines.
Island Minimum Water Gap	Requested water gap between separate islands.
Island Radius Max	Maximum main-island radius.
Island Radius Min	Minimum main-island radius; keep it no greater than the maximum.
Isolated Expansion Island Radius Max	Maximum isolated-expansion island radius.
Isolated Expansion Island Radius Min	Minimum isolated-expansion island radius.
Lake Radius Max	Maximum lake radius.
Lake Radius Min	Minimum lake radius; keep it no greater than the maximum.
Main Base Ramp Count	Requested accesses to main plateaus.
Map Name	Name used when saving a map or screenshot.
Map Size	Size of the square map.
Max Water Depth	Deep seabed level.
Min Water Depth	Shallow seabed level.
Minimum Rush Distance	Requested separation between opposing starting areas.
Mountain Chain Width	Width of mountain formations.
Mountain Cliff Detail Scale	Size of mountain rock details.
Mountain Cliff Material	Material for mountain rock details.
Mountain Density Multiplier	Overall amount of mountain formations.
Mountain Falloff	Shape of the mountain slopes.
Mountain Material	Material for mountain terrain.
Mountain Max Area	Maximum mountain footprint.
Mountain Max Height	Peak height in procedural generation.
Mountain Path Clearance	Open space around important mountain routes.
Mountain Rise Sharpness	Sharpness of mountain peaks.
Mountain Zone Count	Requested amount of mountain formations.
Natural Expansion Second Access	Request an additional exterior access for natural expansions.
Natural Island Radius Max	Maximum natural-expansion island radius.
Natural Island Radius Min	Minimum natural-expansion island radius.
Naval Zones	Additional water areas alongside the main layout.
Neutral Oil Field Count	Requested neutral offshore oil fields.
Oil Field Max Distance From Anchor	Maximum requested distance of oil from its location.
Oil Field Min Distance From Anchor	Minimum requested distance of oil from its location.
Oil Fields Per Player	Requested offshore oil fields for each player.
Path Branch Count	Additional decorative path branches.
Path Connection Count	Requested number of connections between locations.
Plateau Contour Irregularity	Irregularity of plateau outlines.
Plateau Edge Thickness	Width of the rocky plateau border.
Plateau Footprint Scale	Size of plateau building areas.
Plateau Forest Density Multiplier	Amount of forest on plateau tops.
Plateau Material	Material for plateau tops.
Plateau Ramp Length	Ramp length; larger values give a gentler descent.
Plateau Ramp Width	Width of plateau ramps.
Plateau Relief Scale	Height of plateau relief.
Player Base Forest Clear Radius	Clear space around main bases.
Player Count	Requested number of player starts.
Player Plateau Border Safety Distance	Space between player plateaus and the map boundary.
Procedural Contour Smoothing Strength	Strength of procedural contour smoothing.
Ramp Cliff Depth Scale	Thickness of rocky ramp borders.
Ramp Cliff Inset	Fit of rocky borders along ramp edges.
Ramp Dirt Path Approach Length	Length of worn ground at ramp entrances.
Ramp Dirt Path Approach Width	Width of worn ground at ramp entrances.
Random Long Path Count	Additional long routes across the map.
River Bridge Max Span	Maximum bridge crossing length.
River Bridge Width	Width of river bridge crossings.
River Width	Width of rivers.
Screenshot Background Color	Screenshot background color.
Screenshot Isometric Pitch	Vertical viewing angle for isometric screenshots.
Screenshot Isometric Yaw	Horizontal viewing angle for isometric screenshots.
Screenshot Padding	Space around the map in screenshots.
Screenshot Transparent Background	Use a transparent screenshot background.
Screenshot View Mode	Choose an overhead or isometric screenshot.
Seed	Fixed generation seed for repeatable settings.
Simplify Image Layers	Simplify small color variations in an imported map.
Source Map Image	Color image used in Image generation mode.
Symmetry	Arrangement of player starts; full-map symmetry is a separate option.
Underwater Material	Material for the seabed.
Use Random Seed	Choose a new seed for each generation.
Wandering Path Count	Additional meandering trails.
Water Floor Height	Reference seabed height.
Water Floor Noise Scale	Size of seabed variations.
Water Floor Noise Smoothing Iterations	Smoothness of seabed variations.
Water Floor Noise Strength	Height of seabed variations.
Water Layout	Choose River, Lake, Islands or Random.
Water Material	Water appearance; use a compatible supplied style or custom material.
Water Visual Border	Visual overlap of water along the shore.