Area

An area is section of space which is enclosed in one or more boundaries.

The area can have any shape, the most primitive being a square or circle.

The area itself is created by it's boundaries.

Uses for Areas

RPG

  • Encounter areas
  • Poison areas

Action

  • Collision Checking

Area Shapes

Square

Measurement

The primary lengths of measurement of a square area are it's height and width.

The total space of the area can be calculated using this formula : A = height * width.

Circle

Measurement

The primary length of measurement of a circular area is it's radius.

The total space of the circular area can be calculated using this formula: A = 3.14 * radius2.

Random Ideas for Areas

Condensation of Effect

Imagine an area filled with a poison gas. Each area contains an equal amount of gas. The smaller areas compress the gas and therefore cause more damage to the player.

See Also

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