“Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.”


Previous algorithm 1
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Previous algorithm 2
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Since I now have a better algorithm for random points on a sphere, I redid my program. I can’t do a distribution test like I previously did, so instead I’ll just generate some maps and compare them.

Here are two made with the old algorithm.



New algorithm 1
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New algorithm 2
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Here are two made with the new algorithm.

Don’t pay too close attention to the amount of land visible. I may need to monkey with the sea level settings.



You can clearly see the improvements.

Yeah, you’re right. I can’t see any difference either. But trust me! The code is much cooler.