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2018 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Network for Procedural 3D Landscape Generation Based on DEM

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Authors: Andreas Wulff-Jensen, Niclas Nerup Rant, Tobias Nordvig Møller, Jonas Aksel Billeskov

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

Published in: Interactivity, Game Creation, Design, Learning, and Innovation

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This paper proposes a novel framework for improving procedural generation of 3D landscapes using machine learning. We utilized a Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Network (DC-GAN) to generate heightmaps. The network was trained on a dataset consisting of Digital Elevation Maps (DEM) of the alps. During map generation, the batch size and learning rate were optimized for the most efficient and satisfying map production. The diversity of the final output was tested against Perlin noise using Mean Square Error [1] and Structure Similarity Index [2]. Perlin noise is especially interesting as it has been used to generate game maps in previous productions [3, 4]. The diversity test showed the generated maps had a significantly greater diversity than the Perlin noise maps. Afterwards the heightmaps was converted to 3D maps in Unity3D. The 3D maps’ perceived realism and videogame usability was pilot tested, showing a promising future for DC-GAN generated 3D landscapes.

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Title

Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Network for Procedural 3D Landscape Generation Based on DEM

Book

Interactivity, Game Creation, Design, Learning, and Innovation

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-76907-3

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-76908-0

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-76908-0

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https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-76908-0_9

Authors:

Andreas Wulff-Jensen
Niclas Nerup Rant
Tobias Nordvig Møller
Jonas Aksel Billeskov

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Springer International Publishing

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