Implementation of Hex Grids

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Post by qzervaas » Wed, May 13, 2015, 5:45 AM UTC

Implementation of Hex Grids
redblobgames.com

Re: Implementation of Hex Grids

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Post by qzervaas » Wed, May 13, 2015, 6:22 AM UTC

I built my first iOS game[1] last year using Amit's original hexagon guide. This new guide would have been useful too. Still makes for good reading now.

[1] http://hexiledgame.com

Re: Implementation of Hex Grids

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Post by iffz » Wed, May 13, 2015, 7:19 AM UTC

Don't skip the absolute awesome "main page" where everything is extensively explained with interactive javascript samples.

http://www.redblobgames.com/grids/hexagons/

Re: Implementation of Hex Grids

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Post by leni536 » Wed, May 13, 2015, 8:49 AM UTC

As a solid state physicist for me the axial coordinates are tho most straightforward. I'm tempted to do design a game level on the hyperbolic plane, there are more exotic tilings there [1]. Designing textures for it would be quite a challenge. I think there are some simple graphics puzzle games already on the hyperbolic plane.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octagonal_tiling

Re: Implementation of Hex Grids

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Post by david-given » Wed, May 13, 2015, 9:28 AM UTC

leni536 wrote: post #4

As a solid state physicist for me the axial coordinates are tho most straightforward. I'm tempted to do design a game level on the hyperbolic plane, there are more exotic tilings there [1]. Designing textures for it would be quite a challenge. I think there are some simple graphics puzzle games already on the hyperbolic plane. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octagonal_tiling

Have you seen HyperRogue? http://www.roguetemple.com/z/hyper/

Re: Implementation of Hex Grids

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Post by edem » Wed, May 13, 2015, 9:50 AM UTC

I've started implementing a Hexagon Grid based on this source of informaion if you are interested:

https://github.com/adam-arold/hexameter

I've also used axial coordinates. Most of the features are working but some advanced ones are not yet complete.

Re: Implementation of Hex Grids

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Post by fit2rule » Wed, May 13, 2015, 10:00 AM UTC

david-given wrote: post #5

leni536 wrote: post #4

As a solid state physicist for me the axial coordinates are tho most straightforward. I'm tempted to do design a game level on the hyperbolic plane, there are more exotic tilings there [1]. Designing textures for it would be quite a challenge. I think there are some simple graphics puzzle games already on the hyperbolic plane. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octagonal_tiling

Have you seen HyperRogue? http://www.roguetemple.com/z/hyper/

Its one of my favourite games on the Pandora at the moment, really mind-bending way to while away the idle moments...

Re: Implementation of Hex Grids

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Post by z3t4 » Wed, May 13, 2015, 10:02 AM UTC

Writing a hex libary has been on my todo-list for a while. Just writing the code, while useful for experts, is not enough though, you need documentation and examples. Making people understand how hex'es work is a noble task, but most ppl just want to be productive and create their dream game, without having to speed years in school first.

Re: Implementation of Hex Grids

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Post by choppaface » Wed, May 13, 2015, 10:12 AM UTC

iffz wrote: post #3

Don't skip the absolute awesome "main page" where everything is extensively explained with interactive javascript samples. http://www.redblobgames.com/grids/hexagons/

Yes, this page is a must.

Also, this problem has some relevance outside of games: http://vincentwoo.com/2013/03/08/above-and-beyond-the-affirm...

Re: Implementation of Hex Grids

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Post by hopeless » Wed, May 13, 2015, 12:09 PM UTC

I've been thinking about how to model hex-grids in the context of building a online version/solver for Tantrix http://www.tantrix.com/