Possible to random biomes on new game?

aeroripper

Not sure if this is possible since most of the map looks like its going to be hand crafted, but is it possible to randomize the biome locations and items when you start a new game? All entities locations would be randomized throughout their appropriate biomes.

This would add considerable replay value to exploration side of the game, as it would be a different world layout every time you play. Thoughts?

AurOn2

ah, but there's already the tech avaliable to randomly generate stuff.
(the pre-pre-preview, thingy, several moons back)

Maybe, there will be a campaign mode, with a pre-made map, and a sandbox, with random-gen, map? (iuno)

Comprox

Early versions were all randomly generated but it just made for a poor (in comparison to what you have) looking world. Procedural works for some games, but not for Subnautica. IF you check the Trello, they are trying to randomise start locations somewhat and make the loot a little more random but we will see how that turns out. Maybe it will be an optional game mode (just me guessing) but the main game is much better as a crafted experience right now.

Vahnkiljoy

Hmm, what if you had prefab terrain that the world could use(hopefully intelligently) when building the world, like design tunnels or the terrain and have it be used for a specific biome in whatever random way, tunnels always connect to others somehow or the like. Though the work for that could be more then the payout, just shooting ideas here.

Racer1

Prefab tiles (placed randomly) were discussed at one point. However, UWE said (I'm paraphrasing and making inferences) that they basically would only do this after the majority of the game was finished, and even then only if there was enough community support. The thought was to allow for the possibility of player-submitted mods (which have never been promised either) to add new map content as tiles at various places to extend or change the map.

Vahnkiljoy

Ah, well good to know then.