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Developers see OpenStreetMap as a ready-made game world

Original: RE: https:// fosstodon.org/@dusoft/11754966 7093708792 Wow, this is deep: "Building a game on OpenStreetMap data means t

Game developers are discussing the idea that building a game on OpenStreetMap data means the entire real world can serve as the game's level design. A developer shared the observation alongside mention of an early prototype being noticed elsewhere, prompting conversation among indie game and technology communities about using openly licensed map data for games.

Why now: The insight that open map data eliminates manual level design resonates with indie developers exploring location-based games

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• RE: https:// fosstodon.org/@dusoft/11754966 7093708792 Wow, this is deep: "Building a game on OpenStreetMap data means the whole world is already your level designer." (my prototype mentioned on Blue Sky) # games # tech # gamedev # indiedev # indiegame # indiegames # game #… · dusoft@fosstodon.org · 20

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