Fantasy-Map-Generator/wiki/README.md

Fantasy Map Generator Wiki Documentation

This directory contains comprehensive documentation for the Fantasy Map Generator project.

Documentation Overview

The wiki is organized into the following main sections:

Core Documentation

1. Home - Wiki homepage with overview and quick links
2. Getting Started - Beginner's guide for users and developers
3. Architecture - System architecture and design patterns
4. Data Model - Complete data structures and relationships
5. Generation Process - Detailed map generation pipeline
6. Modules Reference - Documentation for all modules
7. Features and UI - Complete feature list and UI guide

Quick Navigation

For Users

• New to the generator? Start with Getting Started
• Want to learn all features? See Features and UI
• Need help with something? Check Home for support links

For Developers

• Setting up development? See Getting Started
• Understanding the architecture? Read Architecture
• Working with data? Check Data Model
• Adding features? Review Modules Reference
• Understanding generation? See Generation Process

What's Documented

Architecture Documentation

• System design and components
• Module organization and patterns
• Technology stack
• Performance considerations
• SVG layer structure
• Data flow architecture

Data Model Documentation

• Grid and Pack data structures
• Cell properties and relationships
• Civilization hierarchies
• Biome data
• Data access patterns
• Serialization format
• Performance considerations

Generation Process Documentation

• Complete 17-stage generation pipeline
• Detailed explanations of each stage
• Algorithms and techniques
• Climate simulation
• Water feature generation
• Civilization creation
• Procedural name generation

Modules Reference

• All core generator modules
• Civilization generators
• Utility modules
• Renderers
• I/O modules
• UI editors (41+)
• Module APIs and usage

Features Documentation

• All user-facing features
• Complete UI guide
• Editing capabilities
• Export and save options
• Advanced features
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Tips and troubleshooting

Documentation Structure

wiki/
├── README.md                    # This file
├── Home.md                      # Wiki homepage
├── Getting-Started.md           # Beginner's guide
├── Architecture.md              # System architecture
├── Data-Model.md               # Data structures
├── Generation-Process.md       # Generation pipeline
├── Modules-Reference.md        # Module documentation
└── Features-and-UI.md          # Features and UI guide

Contributing to Documentation

Found an error or want to improve the docs?

1. Documentation is stored in the wiki/ directory
2. All files are in Markdown format
3. Submit pull requests with improvements
4. Follow the existing structure and style

Documentation Guidelines

• Be clear and concise - Help readers understand quickly
• Use examples - Show code snippets and usage
• Add diagrams - Visual aids help comprehension
• Link related topics - Help readers navigate
• Keep it updated - Update docs when code changes

Additional Resources

Official Links

• Live Application: azgaar.github.io/Fantasy-Map-Generator
• GitHub Repository: github.com/Azgaar/Fantasy-Map-Generator
• Discord Community: discord.com/invite/X7E84HU
• Reddit Community: reddit.com/r/FantasyMapGenerator

External Documentation

• Official Wiki - Additional guides
• Azgaar's Blog - Development blog
• Trello Board - Development roadmap

Version Information

This documentation is current as of:

• Generator Version: Latest (continuously updated)
• Documentation Date: November 2025
• Status: Comprehensive initial version

Feedback

Have suggestions for improving this documentation?

• Open an issue on GitHub
• Discuss on Discord
• Submit a pull request with improvements

License

This documentation is part of the Fantasy Map Generator project and is licensed under the MIT License.

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Happy mapping! 🗺️