Hexscape

The hex is a place to play.

This work draws on a number of inspirations. The hexagonal columnar formations that igneous rock can form. Places where rock conforms to nature's laws and unwittingly generates a pleasing landscape. And on the hex grids of the tabletop games that I used to spend hours pushing miniatures around on. This kind of landscape evokes, for me, possibilities for play and enjoyment, where it is always possible that something new and unexpected may be discovered. So I have created rules that I hope may generate something that inspires those feelings.

Features:
Hex Size: 20, 30, 50 or 70
Palette: Twenty one possible palettes.
Aspect Ratio: 1:1.2, 1:1.6, 1.6:1

The work will initially render with a short edge of 1000 pixels.

Controls:
[1] Set shortest edge to 1000 pixels.
[2] Set shortest edge to 2000 pixels.
[3] Set shortest edge to 4000 pixels.
[s] Save at current resolution.

Made with javascript and p5.js. Simplex noise provided by OpenSimplexNoise.js.