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codetrotter
Looks cool. Would be nice with a YouTube video about it for those of us on mobile.
pdoub
Please note that this is an old demo that has since grown into a full-blown game: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1291340 (Says Windows-only, but has a working Beta for Mac)

Here's a talk by Oskar on how generating such worlds work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bcZb-SsnrA

ache7
He is also one of the developers of Bad North, where islands are procedurally generated, much similar with this demo.
l0b0
That looks like a great creative app. I wonder how much work it would be to build realistic-looking replicas of modern cities using this - I guess it would need almost as many styles as there are buildings.
wlkr
This is a really cool project, I particularly like how well thought out the possible connections are between tiers. The only 'issue' I can see is that rooftops are often left inaccessible! Automatically adding some ladders or steps to adjacent would be a simple solution but I'm sure there are more imaginative and architecturally inclined people than me with better ideas!

My creation: https://i.imgur.com/fwR4E1P.png

capableweb
Quick solution could be to just add one wooden door/trap/plank per "terrace", on the floor of it, to symbolize entrance from within
load
This is awesome. I ended up just removing random bits to make it look wrong, but somehow it always ended up looking pretty stunning. I think the shadows also add a lot to the scene.

I also made a pretty good-looking two layered structure with it: (pic https://ibb.co/vVbtG52)

LordHeini
I like how you get a wobbly floating effect, when you remove all the foundations of a block.
madc
I was going to write the same thing.
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nxpnsv
This was even more amazing to me http://oskarstalberg.com/game/planet/planet.html
ourcat
Very nice. It reminds me a little bit of the early stages of the game 'Spore'.
nxpnsv
Yeah, I think they used a similar approach, there was a great talk about how they made planets, not sure where to find it though. Loved the concept, but found the game pretty dull in practice.
rcruzeiro
"You need a browser which supports WebGL to run this content. Try installing Firefox."

Oddly, I get this when attempting to load this website on Firefox (macOS)

SwiftyBug
I loaded it on Firefox on macOS without any problem. Maybe you block the use of WebGL by Firefox?
jjjbokma
Firefox 78.01 on macOS Mojave: works fine.
rcruzeiro
I'm on 80.0a1 on macOS Big Sur
jagged-chisel
Betas on betas, so I don't think your experience is "odd" but probably to be expected.
rcruzeiro
Seeing that oepning the website on Firefox prompts a message for me to try opening the website on Friebfox, I'd say odd is a good adjecive for this experience. It won't be odd if I was opening it on Safari or if this version of Firefox was causing issues with multiple websites (so far, I only had an issue with this one and, yes, I did try other websites that use WebGL).
fnord77
desktop only? worked perfectly fine on my mbp
wtracy
That means a desktop platform, not a desktop form factor.

OS X is considered a desktop operating system in this context. (As opposed to a mobile platform like iOS or Android.)

bichiliad
This is so simple and so enjoyable.
juliend2
Pro tip: right-click to remove blocks.
Animats
That looks like Archmatrix.[1]

Archmatrix is a full constraint system. Stretch a wall, you get more windows, not bigger ones. Stretch a chair, get a couch.

[1] https://youtu.be/aBeco-qPip4

keeganpoppen
oh man i had way too much fun playing with this!