"Maze" generator C source... *NEW & IMPROVED!!

[Lan]

This C source code generates "mazes", but they are not in any certain design. They are randomly generated, and have many configurable options. Take a look, it will be worth your time.

PS: It has support for current CVS in that the map's size can be changed.

A FEW BUGS FIXED: fixed a duplicate parser option, and a few teleporter mistakes. also, sizing mistakes and added trepan's idea of world sizing for older releases. Also fixed a bug that made boxes super thin by mistake.

A FEW FEATURES ADDED: more options--add random teleporter links or only normal links or both, allow boxes to be shootthrough or drivethrough or both, and a buch of other small dabs and improvments

[trepan]

instead of using an 'options' block, you
could also have used a 'world' block.

world
size 500
end

That is compatible with the 1.10.x releases.

[Viper]

Lol this would be nice but im ignorant of how to use this too.

[trepan]

I had to change your lrand()
function a little to get it to work
on my linux box.
...
return (short) ((rand() % x) + 1);

not so much a maze, as a crazy
forest of blocks

[Lan]

guu dict maze



I know, but it is like a "maze wannabe". At least it can be fun with Stealth flags all over.

[Lan]

Viper: compile it with any C compiler, and then just use command prompt to run it. You can also just double-click the compiled exe, but this isn't very configurable.

[Lan]

I fixed a truckload of bugs, so redownload if you downloaded the original. I guess I just added in all those "nervous" bugs (I get nervous when showing my work to the public )

[Grumbler]

ok, so i tried lan's script and it is pretty cool, but I was expecting a maze.....beginning, end...etc.

well, after discussions on irc, there are other maze scripts out there(none except lan's for bzflag that I know of)

so i did a little searching and came across a python script written by a guy in russia.......Georgy Pruss. all his info is in the script attached.


i added a python print out.....it prints the ascii maze out first for reference.

so a simple

> python Maze.py 20 20 > Maze.map

will get you a 20 row x 20 col maze in a bzflag format. I wouldnt go any larger than 40x40, as the file size gets large.

I would also suggest running it through trepan's bzmapper to eliminate the overlaps and preform merges.

I added the ability to change wall height and thickness in the python script..........probably should be an option input, but I dont have the time.

[sid6.7]

very cool maze on galkir there grumbler nice script
to make it...well done

[Grumbler]

very cool maze on galkir there grumbler nice script
to make it...well done

thanks, but georgy deserves the credit. all i added was a bzmap exporter.....with some teleporter stuff at the request of learner.

[Grumbler]

Here is a Hex Maze Generator. I added some more control over the number of teleporters, heights, etc...........most are not switches and are horribly buried in the code.


I was only able to get this working on a Win XP box with ActiveState. My tests on rh linux kept getting hung........have not had time to debug that part.


The maze size is not symmetrical, so you should run it as:

MazeHex.py 1.5x x

its a rough estimation, but it is pretty effective.

again, thank you Georgy.