Adaptative Map Generation For Turn-based Strategic Multiplayer Browser Games

This thesis addresses the problems of Random Map Generation which are strategically and visual interesting for turn-based strategy Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOG). First we present the results of the research regarding works related to this subject. Previously used methodologies are reviewed and the techniques used in some MMOGs analyzed. Next we describe a method to create strategically and visually interesting game map environments with a MMOG as a case study. The game used is Almansur which belongs to a sub-genre of the MMOGs, the turn-based strategy massively multiplayer browser games (TSMBG). Our method uses dynamic maps which expand according to the flow of players’ subscriptions and adapts to their choices. It also eliminates current game designer limitations and promotes the development of scalable strategy focused games. Furthermore it mitigates balancing problems in TSMBG. Finally we present some results from our method and the conclusions regarding the gameplay experienced by players and the scalability of the developed method.