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Hexagonal Grids

10 days ago
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  • Introduction to hexagonal grids and their applications.
  • Overview of different coordinate systems for hexagonal grids: offset, axial, cube, and doubled coordinates.
  • Explanation of cube coordinates and their advantages for algorithms.
  • Conversion methods between different coordinate systems.
  • Neighbor calculation in various coordinate systems.
  • Distance calculation methods in hexagonal grids.
  • Line drawing and movement range algorithms.
  • Rotation and reflection techniques in hexagonal grids.
  • Generating rings and spirals in hexagonal grids.
  • Field of view and visibility calculations.
  • Pixel to hex and hex to pixel conversion methods.
  • Rounding algorithms for floating-point hex coordinates.
  • Map storage strategies for different grid shapes.
  • Wraparound maps and pathfinding techniques.
  • Additional resources and references for further reading.