SpaceGen - Next-Gen Planet and Landscape Generation Tool

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SpaceGen is a cutting-edge landscape and planet generation tool designed with inspiration from leading space simulation games such as Star Citizen, Elite Dangerous, and more. This tool empowers developers and artists to create highly detailed and realistic planetary surfaces, tailored for space simulation environments.

Features

🌍 Voronoi and Cartesian Landscapes

SpaceGen provides powerful algorithms for generating both Voronoi and Cartesian landscapes, allowing for diverse planetary terrain types. Whether you're looking to create rugged mountains, expansive deserts, or vast oceans, SpaceGen has you covered.

🌌 Realistic Planetary Designs

Inspired by real-world planetary science and the latest in space simulation technology, SpaceGen allows for the creation of planets with realistic physical properties. This includes accurate gravity, atmosphere, and orbital mechanics that can be customized to fit your simulation needs.

🎮 Perfect for Space Sims

SpaceGen is optimized for space simulation games, providing seamless integration with Unreal Engine 5.3. Whether you're developing the next interstellar adventure or a realistic space colonization sim, SpaceGen offers the tools you need to bring your vision to life.

Getting Started

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/gamedev44/SpaceGen.git

2. Open your Unreal Engine 5.3 project.

3. Navigate to the Plugins folder in your project directory.

4. Copy the SpaceGen plugin folder into the Plugins directory of your project.

5. Enable the SpaceGen plugin within Unreal Engine 5.3 by going to Edit -> Plugins, searching for "SpaceGen," and checking the box to enable it.

6. Restart Unreal Engine to apply the changes.

Usage

To start using SpaceGen in your project:

1. Open your Unreal Engine project.
2. Navigate to the SpaceGen panel from the toolbar.
3. Select the type of landscape you want to generate (Voronoi or Cartesian).
4. Customize the planet properties using the provided interface.
5. Click Generate to create your planetary landscape.

Documentation

For detailed documentation, please visit our Docs.

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Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! Whether you're fixing bugs, adding new features, or improving documentation, we appreciate your efforts. Please follow the standard GitHub Flow when contributing.

License

This project is licensed under the Apache 2.0 License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For support or inquiries, please reach out to us at [email protected] or join our Discord community.

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SpaceGen is currently in active development, and we are continually adding new features and improvements. Stay tuned for updates!