This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Chirag Patel
Imagine building a 3D game world just by typing what you want. It sounds like something from the future, right? But it is becoming a reality. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how we create games. Now, you can use AI to design 3D environments with simple text prompts.
How AI Builds 3D Worlds
AI can turn your ideas into playable game environments. You give the AI a description, and it creates the 3D world based on your words.
Here’s how it works:
1. You type a prompt: You describe the kind of world you want to create. For example, you might type “a Japanese village in winter.”
2. AI analyzes the prompt: The AI looks at your words and figures out what you want.
3. AI creates code: The AI writes the code needed to build the 3D world.
4. The world appears: The AI turns the code into objects, textures, and the overall scene.
This all happens very fast. You can see the world come to life as the AI works.
Building a World Together
The exciting part is that you can build these worlds with others. Imagine working with friends to create a game environment in real-time. Everyone can suggest ideas, and the AI will add them to the scene.
Adding Elements to the Scene
You can add anything you want to your 3D world. Here are some examples of ideas that were used to build a world:
- Animals
- Vehicles
- Trees
- Buildings
You can even ask for specific details, like a “cute anime wolf” or “palm trees near the gate.” The AI tries its best to understand what you want and add it to the scene.
Adjusting the Scene
Sometimes, the AI might not place things exactly where you want them. That’s okay! You can easily move objects around until you are happy with the result. This flexibility makes it fun to experiment and create the perfect environment.
Making the World Interactive
AI can do more than just create objects. It can also add functions to them. This means you can interact with the world in fun ways.
Adding Effects
To make the world feel more alive, you can add effects like snow. This makes the winter village feel even more real.
Making Objects Functional
The AI can write code to make objects work. For example, you can ride a snowmobile around the village. This adds a whole new level of fun to the game.
Changing the Time of Day
You can also change the time of day in your 3D world. You can make it sunset, night, or day. At night, lights can turn on automatically. The AI knows that lanterns should emit light, so it makes them glow. These small details can bring a scene to life.
The Future of 3D Gaming
AI is changing the future of 3D gaming. It makes it easier and faster to create complex and interesting worlds.
Want to try it out? As AI technology gets better, it will be exciting to see what new possibilities emerge.
Conclusion
AI is making it easier than ever to design and build 3D game worlds. With simple text prompts, you can create amazing environments and share them with friends. This is just the beginning of what AI can do for 3D gaming. The possibilities are endless.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Chirag Patel