Creating large terrain landscapes from scratch
There are instances where utilizing a biome generator to create a large piece of terrain may not be the best option, especially when you have a very specific style, shape, or layout in mind for your landscape. In these situations, it is beneficial to know how to manually create large terrains using the Part to Terrain plugin. This plugin allows you to convert individual parts into terrain, allowing for greater control over the size, shape, and placement of each terrain chunk. Let’s see how we can use this plugin and how we can then delve into the art of sculpting terrain to achieve the desired look. By manually sculpting the terrain, you will have complete control over the final product.
How to do it…
We will begin by blocking out the shape of our landscape using square parts. Next, we will use the Part to Terrain plugin to convert the parts into smooth terrain. We will then go through and smooth out the terrain using...