Map Gen - Web Map

[1.4.0] - 27th February 2026

Web Map

• NEW: Completely redesigned interface with a Hytale-themed look — dark glassmorphism panels, gold accents, and corner decorations matching the game's style
• NEW: Live time & weather widget in the header — shows the current in-game hour and a weather icon that updates in real-time
• NEW: Map tiles near active players automatically refresh when players move through an area
• NEW: Chat bubbles appear above player markers when a player sends a message
• NEW: Shareable URL — your current map position and zoom is saved in the URL so you can copy and share it
• NEW: Keyboard shortcuts — WASD/arrow keys to pan, G for grid, M for mob overlay, F for fullscreen, S to copy share link, Space to go to spawn
• IMPROVED: Zoom levels now render at a more accurate scale — zoom 1.0 in particular is noticeably better
• IMPROVED: Player list is now a compact list with avatar and name, instead of large icons

Map Generation

• IMPROVED: User markers on generated maps now use Hytale's official marker icons [Will try and get tinting working soon]

Commands

• NEW: /mapgen autosize — generates a map sized to your view radius with optimal scale
• NEW: /mapgen poi — generates a map with POI's [Spawn, Tower]
• NEW: /mapgen webmap — generates map data for the interactive web viewer
• NEW: /mapgen 200x200 — generates a 200x200 chunk map (massive export)
• NEW: /mapgen markers true|false — toggle user marker visibility on generated maps

Maintenance

• Built for 2026.02.19-1a311a592

Permissions

• Map generation commands now require the appropriate permission node (mapgen.admin.generate, mapgen.admin.system, mapgen.admin.enhanced)

[1.3.0] - 19th February 2026

Compatibility

• Updated to work with Hytale server version 2026.02.18-f3b8fff95
• Fixed compilation errors related to FormattedMessage API changes

Web Map (Beta)

• NOTE: The Web Map system is currently in a BETA state. Please report any issues you encounter.

Enhanced Map Rendering

• NEW: Advanced terrain processing with better color handling
• NEW: Improved chunk boundary rendering for seamless maps
• NEW: Multi-resolution sampling for optimal image quality
• NEW: Enhanced contrast and brightness processing

New Features - Advanced Map Generation & WorldMapManager Integration

• NEW: Biome-aware map generation with WorldMapSettings integration
• ENHANCED: Improved help system with comprehensive command documentation

Command Additions

• /mapgen zoom - Generate map with 2x zoom level for enhanced detail
• Enhanced /mapgen help with detailed information for all advanced features

Technical Improvements - Deep WorldMapManager Integration

• Integrated with WorldMapManager POI system for authentic data
• Implemented scalable marker rendering system with coordinate transformation
• Added WorldMapSettings integration for optimal image scaling
• Implemented view radius optimization based on player settings
• Added biome data integration from UpdateWorldMapSettings packet
• Zone discovery system integration with player progress tracking
• Biome-aware map generation using official biome data
• Scale settings integration using min/max scale from WorldMapSettings
• Enhanced async generation patterns for better performance
• Fixed compilation issues with command argument handling

Map Quality Improvements

Before: Basic 2D map images with simple coloring After: Enhanced terrain rendering with:

• Improved lighting and contrast
• Better biome-specific coloring
• Enhanced visual processing
• Seamless chunk boundaries
• Multi-resolution quality
• Professional color blending

Advanced Features

• WorldMapProvider system understanding for future extensibility
• Biome data mapping with zone and region information
• Player zone discovery tracking with progress persistence
• WorldMapSettings packet integration for authentic scaling
• Unique prefab detection patterns for structure identification
• View radius management following official patterns
• Enhanced rendering pipeline for high-quality maps

[1.2.0] - 1st February 2026

Major Fix - Player Position Following

• FIXED: Maps now correctly center around player's actual location
• FIXED: Chunk coordinate calculation - Hytale uses 32x32 block chunks, not 16x16
• FIXED: Player position detection now uses proper floating-point precision
• IMPROVED: Added debug logging for chunk coordinate mapping
• TECHNICAL: Updated to use correct Hytale WorldMapManager API chunk system

Breaking Changes

• Maps generated with previous versions may have been centered incorrectly
• This version correctly follows player movement and generates maps at the right location

[1.1.0] - 1st February 2026

Major Cleanup - Unified Command System

• Removed all legacy individual commands
• Single unified /mapgen command system with subcommands

Removed Commands

• Removed /mapsmall, /map256, /largemap, /map4k, /map8k, /worldmap, /mapaio
• Removed /map (basic help)
• Removed /emap (experimental command)

New Unified Commands

• Added /mapgen - Show help and available options
• Added /mapgen small - 5x5 chunk maps (5 seconds)
• Added /mapgen 256 - 16x16 chunk maps (15 seconds)
• Added /mapgen large - 25x25 chunk maps (30 seconds)
• Added /mapgen 4k - 30x30 chunk maps (45 seconds)
• Added /mapgen 8k - 60x60 chunk maps (3 minutes)
• Added /mapgen world - 100x100 chunk maps (8 minutes)
• Added /mapgen all - Generate all 6 sizes at once (15-30 minutes)
• Added /mapgen help - Detailed help with examples

Improvements

• Cleaner command interface
• Reduced code complexity
• Better help system
• Enhanced error messages

[1.0.0] - 1st February 2026

Added

• Real terrain map generation using Hytale's WorldMapManager API
• 8 working map commands with different sizes and resolutions
• Player-centered map generation around current location
• Automatic world name detection for file naming
• Progress tracking with real-time updates
• Error handling for unloaded chunks

Commands (Legacy - Now Removed in v1.1.0)

• /mapsmall - 5x5 chunk maps (5 seconds)
• /map256 - 16x16 chunk maps (15 seconds)
• /largemap - 25x25 chunk maps (30 seconds)
• /map4k - 30x30 chunk maps (45 seconds)
• /map8k - 60x60 chunk maps (3 minutes)
• /worldmap - 100x100 chunk maps (8 minutes)
• /mapaio - Generate all 6 sizes at once (15-30 minutes)
• /map - Basic help command
• /mapgen - Detailed help command

Technical

• Uses authentic terrain data with no artificial effects
• Geometric shading based on terrain height
• Memory-efficient chunk processing
• Descriptive PNG file output with timestamps