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## Phase 3: Biome Assignment
## Phase 3: Biome Assignment
Biome assignment is a rather complex problem. Full weather simulations are way beyond what one needs for an interesting map. To this end, I've found what I believe to be two excellent candidates for biome classification systems.
Biome assignment is a rather complex problem. Full weather simulations are way beyond what one needs for an interesting map. To this end, I've found what I believe to be two excellent candidates for biome classification systems.
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This graph uses two axes to describe biomes: rainfall and temperature. This is an exceedingly easy metric to use. Proximity to water is a simple way to determine a region's average rainfall. Temperature is also an easy calculation, given a planet's axial tilt and the latitude and longitude of a location.
This graph uses two axes to describe biomes: rainfall and temperature. This is an exceedingly easy metric to use. Proximity to water is a simple way to determine a region's average rainfall. Temperature is also an easy calculation, given a planet's axial tilt and the latitude and longitude of a location.
This graph is slightly more detailed, factoring in a location's elevation into the determination of its biome. As this phase is still unimplemented, options remain open.
This graph is slightly more detailed, factoring in a location's elevation into the determination of its biome. As this phase is still unimplemented, options remain open.