Random Map & Route Finder

This project is a Flask application that generates random or noise-based maps, displays them in a browser, and allows the user to select start/end points to calculate a terrain-aware route. The application demonstrates pathfinding (A*), various terrain types, and a simple front-end interface with 2D tile rendering.

Technologies Used

Backend: Python (Flask)

Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Canvas for rendering)

Pathfinding Algorithm: A* Algorithm

Random & Perlin Noise-based Terrain Generation

Features and usage

Generate Maps: Choose between random or noise-based (realistic) generation, plus different styles (e.g., plains, mountains, water).

Terrain Types: Water, land, mountains, snow, each with different movement costs.

Route Finding: Click two points on the map to calculate the most efficient route using A* with terrain cost.

Customizable UI: Toggle grid overlays, pick map width/height, and adjust terrain style thresholds.

Project Structure

RandomMapWayFinder/
├── app.py               # Main Flask application, defines routes and pathfinding
├── requirements.txt     # Python dependencies
├── templates/
│   └── index.html       # Main HTML interface
├── static/
│   ├── js/
│   │   └── main.js      # Front-end logic for map generation, path display
│   ├── textures/
│   │   ├── water.png
│   │   ├── land.png
│   │   ├── mountain.png
│   │   └── snow.png
└── README.md        

Prerequsites python 3.x Flask (verson in requrements) Noise (verson in requrements)

Running the application

Create a virtual environment: python -m venv venv
Activate the virtual environment:
    On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
    On macOS/Linux: source venv/bin/activate
Install dependencies : pip install -r requirements.txt
Run the Flask server:  python app.py
Open in browser: Navigate to http://127.0.0.1:5000/

** RECOMENDATION: when testing the application with bigger size map there is bigger variety of the terain. Max recomended size is 500x500.