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Charles Nicholson wrote:
> 
> Hoo.  Well done.  I'm impressed.... is that a height map?  It looks like a
> grid of points on x-z plane with modified y's to generate the landscape... i

Thanks Charles.

Yes, the landscape consists of a grid of triangles. The y value is calculated
using a well know mathematical formula sometimes called the Midpoint
Displacement Method. This algorithm can be found in most 3D computer graphics
books. The algorithm can generate realistic looking terrain especially when you
use a really dense grid. I made some changes to the algorithm to create somewhat
unrealistic landscapes with holes and valleys.