# Terrain Reference & World Maps — The House in the Pines Complete terrain authoring, voxel material layering, elevation cross-sections, natural cliff boundaries, weather erosion, acoustic patrol heatmaps, 3D isometric cutaway dioramas, and ready-to-import heightmap/colormap/splatmap textures for **The House in the Pines** (**36 Reference Sheets: `00`–`35`**). ### 00. Complete 36-Sheet Master Contact Index ![Complete 36-sheet terrain reference master index](../terrain-reference/00-terrain-reference-master-index.png) --- ## 1. Sculpted Landforms & Asset Placement ### Basic Terrain Layout (Land Shape Only) ![Basic terrain layout](../terrain-reference/01-terrain-only.png) ### Basic Terrain with Game Assets (Dressed Terrain) ![Basic terrain with game assets](../terrain-reference/02-dressed-terrain.png) [Open Editable SVG](02-dressed-terrain.svg) ### Detailed Terrain Only (Ridges, Valley, Ravine, Stream, Cliff Shelves & Pond Basin) ![Detailed terrain only](../terrain-reference/03-detailed-terrain-only.png) [Open Editable SVG](03-detailed-terrain-only.svg) ### Detailed Terrain with Game Assets & Landmarks ![Detailed terrain with assets](../terrain-reference/04-detailed-terrain-with-assets.png) [Open Editable SVG](04-detailed-terrain-with-assets.svg) ### Biomes & Asset Placement Guide ![Biomes and asset placement](../terrain-reference/05-biomes-and-asset-placement.png) [Open Editable SVG](05-biomes-and-asset-placement.svg) --- ## 2. Roblox Studio Voxel Material & Sculpting Guides ### Roblox Terrain Materials & Biome Layering Voxel painting rules for `LeafyGrass` (`#2E473B`), `Mud` (`#3B2F26`), `Ground` (`#5C4938`), `Slate` (`#3E4A52`), `Rock` (`#2B353C`), and `Water` (`#1D323A`), with elevation-to-slope transition thresholds. ![Roblox terrain materials and layering](../terrain-reference/06-roblox-terrain-materials-and-layering.png) ### Trail, Stream & Ravine Cross-Sections Engineering profiles for the 14-stud Crowned Dirt Trail, 28-stud Stream & Mist Ravine (`Y: 0m` to `+8m`), and 18-stud Cabin & Shed Level Terraces (`Y: +16m` & `+18m`). ![Trail and stream cross-sections](../terrain-reference/07-trail-and-stream-cross-sections.png) ### Cliff Ledges, Natural Barriers & World Edge Diegetic world boundary design using >65° impassable `Slate` cliffs (`Y: +45m`), storm mudslide roadblocks, fallen giant pine trunks, and dark multi-tier pine skirt silhouettes instead of invisible walls. ![Cliff ledges and natural barriers](../terrain-reference/08-cliff-ledges-and-natural-barriers.png) ### Water, Mud & Storm Erosion Detail Guide Tactical surface audio and visual fidelity guide covering the dark reflective pond (`WaterTransparency = 0.35`), heavy-footstep mud ruts (+35% acoustic radius), wet shoreline pebbles, and misty gully ground fog. ![Water, mud and weather erosion](../terrain-reference/09-water-mud-and-weather-erosion.png) ### Underground Excavation & Sub-Surface Guide Negative voxel carving and stone retaining wall guidelines for the Storm Cellar (`Y: +6m` to `+15m`), Root Cellar Tunnel (`Y: +10m`), Flooded Road Culvert (`Y: +1m` to `+5m`), and Abandoned Mine Adit. ![Underground cellar and tunnel excavation](../terrain-reference/12-underground-cellar-and-tunnel-excavation.png) ### Foliage Density Rings & Sightline Corridors 4-ring tree spacing rules (`0–30m` clearing, `30–75m` stalking ring, `75–140m` deep canopy, `140m+` billboard skirt) and deliberate 12-stud window sightline lanes. ![Foliage density and sightline corridors](../terrain-reference/13-foliage-density-and-sightline-corridors.png) ### Elevation Fog, Lighting & Reverb Zones Vertical atmospheric and `SoundService` reverb slice across the Low Ravine (`Y: 0m–8m`), Cabin Terrace (`Y: +14m–20m`), and High North Ridge (`Y: +30m–45m`). ![Lighting, fog and elevation atmosphere](../terrain-reference/14-lighting-fog-and-elevation-atmosphere.png) ### Seasonal & Weather Terrain Variants Four replayable shift variants: *Autumn Dusk (Default)*, *Midnight Flash-Flood Storm*, *November Early Frost*, and *Golden Dawn Aftermath*. ![Seasonal and weather terrain variants](../terrain-reference/15-seasonal-and-weather-terrain-variants.png) ### 6-Step Roblox Terrain Sculpting Workflow End-to-end authoring pipeline: 1. Import 1024×1024 Heightmap & Colormap, 2. Flatten Fixed-Y Building Terraces, 3. Carve Crowned Trails & Drainage Ruts, 4. Fill Ravine & Pond Water, 5. Paint Slate Cliffs & Embed Rock Meshes, 6. Subtract Cellar Cutouts & Layer 4-Ring Pines. ![Step-by-step Roblox terrain sculpting workflow](../terrain-reference/16-step-by-step-roblox-terrain-sculpting-workflow.png) ### Hypsometric Elevation & 5-Meter Contour Map Color-graded elevation bands (`0m` ravine to `+45m` North Ridge) with `5m` topographical contour intervals, survey grid (`A1`–`H8`), and a West-to-East valley transect elevation profile graph. ![Elevation contour and hypsometric tint map](../terrain-reference/17-elevation-contour-and-hypsometric-tint-map.png) ### Slope Steepness & Roblox NavMesh Walkability Map Gradient heatmap (`0°–14°` Flat Buildable Green, `14°–35°` Walkable Gold, `35°–48°` Steep Scramble Orange, `>48°` Impassable Slate Cliff Red) paired with `Humanoid.MaxSlopeAngle = 46°` and `PathfindingModifier` safe-zone rules. ![Slope angle and walkability NavMesh map](../terrain-reference/18-slope-angle-and-walkability-navmesh-map.png) ### Regional Terrain Zoom #1: Southwest Highway Washout & Escape Gate (`Y: +1.5m` to `+14m`) Close-up sculpting blueprint for Grid `A6–C8` covering the `52°` highway landslide scar, flooded culvert trench, and `8°` crowned trail climb from the Locked Escape Gate (`Y: +8m`). ![Regional terrain detail — Southwest washout and gate](../terrain-reference/19-regional-terrain-detail-southwest-washout-and-gate.png) ### Regional Terrain Zoom #2: Central Cabin Terrace & Workshed Bench (`Y: +6.5m` to `+20m`) Close-up sculpting blueprint for Grid `C4–F6` detailing the `68×54 stud` Cabin Terrace (`Y: +16m`), `24×12×28 stud` Cellar Cutout (`Y: +6.5m`), and `36×28 stud` Workshed Bench (`Y: +18m`). ![Regional terrain detail — Cabin terrace and shed bench](../terrain-reference/20-regional-terrain-detail-cabin-terrace-and-shed-bench.png) ### Regional Terrain Zoom #3: East Stream Gorge, Covered Bridge & Pond Basin (`Y: 0m` to `+16m`) Close-up sculpting blueprint for Grid `E3–H8` covering the `28-stud` V-shaped stream ravine, `Y: +12m` stone bridge abutment shelves, and `140×110 stud` East Pond Basin (`Y: +2m`). ![Regional terrain detail — East ravine, bridge and pond](../terrain-reference/21-regional-terrain-detail-east-ravine-bridge-and-pond.png) ### Regional Terrain Zoom #4: High North Slate Ridge, Switchbacks & Mine Adit (`Y: +22m` to `+45m`) Close-up sculpting blueprint for Grid `B1–G4` detailing the `18°` switchback ridge trail, `40×40 stud` Fire Watchtower summit pad (`Y: +42m`), Relay Bunker outcrop (`Y: +44m`), and vertical Mine Adit rock cut (`Y: +26m`). ![Regional terrain detail — North ridge, watchtower and mine](../terrain-reference/22-regional-terrain-detail-north-ridge-watchtower-and-mine.png) ### Voxel-to-Mesh Blending & Micro-Topography Guide How to eliminate visible 4-stud voxel stair-stepping by sinking low-poly boulders `35%` into terrain seams, anchoring pine trunks with root flare mounds, and placing recessed timber trail steps. ![Voxel-to-mesh blending and micro-topography](../terrain-reference/23-voxel-to-mesh-blending-and-micro-topography.png) --- ## 3. Master World Map & Visitor AI Acoustic Heatmap ### Full-World Master Topographical & Landmark Map (Core + Expansions) Unified 2048×2048 stud master map linking the First-Release Shelter Property with all 5 Expansion Zones (**Fire Watchtower**, **Covered Bridge**, **Logging Mill**, **Overgrown Greenhouse**, and **Flooded Culvert**). ![Full-world master terrain map](../terrain-reference/10-full-world-master-terrain-map.png) ### Visitor AI Patrol Routes, Safe Zones & Acoustic Heatmap Spatial AI director blueprint mapping the outer treeline stalking loop, inner cabin inspection nodes, 24-stud warm amber safe zones, and surface noise rings (Mud/Splash vs. Pine Needles). ![Visitor acoustic and patrol heatmap](../terrain-reference/11-visitor-acoustic-and-patrol-heatmap.png) --- ## 4. 3D Isometric Cutaway Terrain Diorama Suite (Sheets 24–35) ### 24. Isometric Valley Cutaway Diorama — Master Reference Clean 3D isometric valley cutaway block showcasing the faceted slate cliff amphitheater, cliffside mountain tarn pond, flattened central dirt clearing, eroded S-curve muddy trail, dense conical pine clusters, and exposed 3-layer soil/bedrock cross-section walls. ![24 Isometric valley cutaway diorama](../terrain-reference/24-isometric-valley-cutaway-diorama.png) ### 25. Isometric Valley Annotated Landform & Sculpting Guide 10-point architectural landform breakdown of the isometric valley diorama with callouts for the `Y:+42m` Slate Escarpment, `Y:+12m` Cliffside Tarn, `Y:+16m` Central Clearing Pad, V-notch road cut, and 3-horizon geological cross-section skirt. ![25 Isometric valley annotated landform guide](../terrain-reference/25-isometric-valley-annotated-landform-guide.png) ### 26. Isometric Cabin Clearing, Workshed Bench & Cellar Cutaway Diorama 3D isometric biome cutaway of the central shelter terrace (`Y:+16m` Cabin Pad, `Y:+18m` Workshed Bench, `Y:+12m` Tarn Pond) featuring an exposed underground Storm Cellar chamber (`Y:+6.5m`) glowing warm amber in the front soil cross-section. ![26 Isometric cabin clearing and shed terrace diorama](../terrain-reference/26-isometric-cabin-clearing-and-shed-terrace-diorama.png) ### 27. Isometric Ravine Gorge, Stepped Waterfalls & Covered Bridge Cutaway 3D isometric cutaway of the East Stream Gorge (`Y:0m` to `+28m`), three stepped whitewater cascade ledges, `Y:+12m` Stone Covered Bridge abutment shelves, and deep river-cut bedrock strata. ![27 Isometric ravine gorge waterfall and bridge diorama](../terrain-reference/27-isometric-ravine-gorge-waterfall-and-bridge-diorama.png) ### 28. Isometric Washed-Out Highway 9, Landslide Talus & Escape Gate Cutaway 3D isometric cutaway of the Southwest boundary (`Y:+1.5m` to `+34m`), showing the 52° storm landslide debris cone blocking Highway 9, the flooded drainage culvert ditch, and the `Y:+8m` Escape Gate climb. ![28 Isometric washed out highway and escape gate diorama](../terrain-reference/28-isometric-washed-out-highway-and-escape-gate-diorama.png) ### 29. Isometric High North Ridge, Switchbacks & Watchtower Peak Cutaway 3D isometric cutaway of the northern alpine ridge (`Y:+22m` to `+45m`), featuring 18° Z-pattern switchbacks, the flattened `Y:+42m` Fire Watchtower summit plateau, and the `Y:+26m` Mine Adit rock bench. ![29 Isometric north ridge switchbacks and watchtower diorama](../terrain-reference/29-isometric-north-ridge-switchbacks-and-watchtower-diorama.png) ### 30. Isometric East Pond Basin, Wetland Bog & Boathouse Cove Cutaway 3D isometric cutaway of the `140×110 stud` East Pond Basin (`Y:+2m`), shallow acoustic bog shelves, submerged deep-water trench exposed in the front cross-section wall, and the `Y:+3.5m` Boathouse Dock cove. ![30 Isometric pond basin wetland and boathouse diorama](../terrain-reference/30-isometric-pond-basin-wetland-and-boathouse-diorama.png) ### 31. Isometric 4-Quadrant Master Valley Diorama Assembly (`NW`, `NE`, `SW`, `SE`) Exploded 4-quadrant isometric assembly showing how the **NW High Ridge**, **NE Central Cabin Valley**, **SW Highway Washout**, and **SE Ravine Gorge & Pond Basin** interlock into the 2048×2048 stud world. ![31 Isometric 4-quadrant master diorama assembly](../terrain-reference/31-isometric-4-quadrant-master-diorama-assembly.png) ### 32. Isometric Modular Cliff & Rock Landform Kit (6 Sculpting Modules) 6-panel 3D isometric terrain stamp reference: Columnar Cliff Corner, Stepped Terrace Ledges, Landslide Talus Cone, Ravine Gorge Canyon Slot, Craggy Summit Spire, and Recessed Cave Portal Cut. ![32 Isometric modular cliff and rock landform kit](../terrain-reference/32-isometric-modular-cliff-and-rock-landform-kit.png) ### 33. Isometric Erosion Trails, Road Cuts & Waterway Kit (6 Hydrology Modules) 6-panel 3D isometric road and water carving reference: Crowned S-Curve Dirt Road, Steep Z-Switchback Ramp, Cliffside Tarn Basin, Stepped Waterfall Cascade, Flooded Culvert Trench, and Shallow Acoustic Mud Bog. ![33 Isometric erosion trails and waterway kit](../terrain-reference/33-isometric-erosion-trails-and-waterway-kit.png) ### 34. Isometric Underground Cellar, Aquifer & Mine Tunnel Cutaways 4-panel 3D isometric geological sub-surface cutaway suite: 3-Layer Soil & Bedrock Strata Profile, Cabin Storm Cellar Excavation (`Y:+6.5m`), Perched Tarn Aquifer & Seepage Table, and Timber-Shored Mine Adit Portal (`Y:+26m`). ![34 Isometric underground cellar and tunnel cutaways](../terrain-reference/34-isometric-underground-cellar-and-tunnel-cutaways.png) ### 35. Isometric 4-Weather & Atmospheric Lighting Diorama States 4-panel 3D isometric atmospheric comparison on the valley diorama: **1. Clear Autumn Dusk**, **2. Midnight Rainstorm & Flash Flood**, **3. Deep Valley Fog + 24s Amber Safe Zone Glow**, and **4. November Early Frost & Snow Dusting**. ![35 Isometric 4 weather and lighting diorama states](../terrain-reference/35-isometric-4-weather-and-lighting-diorama-states.png) --- ## 5. Direct Import Heightmap, Colormap & Biome Splatmap | Asset File | Resolution | Purpose in Roblox Studio | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | [`house-in-the-pines-heightmap-1024.png`](../terrain-reference/house-in-the-pines-heightmap-1024.png) | `1024×1024` | Grayscale elevation heightmap (`0m` ravine bed to `+45m` North Ridge). Import with Map Size `2048 × 180 × 2048` studs. | | [`house-in-the-pines-colormap-1024.png`](../terrain-reference/house-in-the-pines-colormap-1024.png) | `1024×1024` | Matching 1024×1024 color-graded terrain texture with painted dirt trail, house pad, shed pad, and pond basin. | | [`house-in-the-pines-biome-mask-1024.png`](../terrain-reference/house-in-the-pines-biome-mask-1024.png) | `1024×1024` | 5-color procedural biome mask (`#183A2A` Dense Pines, `#589C60` Valley Moss, `#828E94` Slate Cliff, `#388ABC` Stream/Pond, `#F1B45E` Trail & Cabin Pads). | | [`house-in-the-pines-water-and-excavation-mask-1024.png`](../terrain-reference/house-in-the-pines-water-and-excavation-mask-1024.png) | `1024×1024` | Technical sub-surface & water mask (`#388ABC` Stream/Pond Water, `#F1B45E` Flattened Pads, `#D65A4A` Underground Cellar/Tunnel/Culvert Cutouts). | | [`house-in-the-pines-contour-topographic-1024.png`](../terrain-reference/house-in-the-pines-contour-topographic-1024.png) | `1024×1024` | Hypsometric topographical contour map with `5m` contour lines, `A1–H8` survey grid, and landmark elevation pins. | | [`house-in-the-pines-slope-and-navmesh-1024.png`](../terrain-reference/house-in-the-pines-slope-and-navmesh-1024.png) | `1024×1024` | Slope angle & walkability heatmap (`Green` flat pads, `Gold` walkable slopes, `Orange` steep scramble, `Red` impassable cliffs `>48°`). | | [`house-in-the-pines-heightmap-preview.png`](../terrain-reference/house-in-the-pines-heightmap-preview.png) | `900×900` | Shaded relief preview of the sculpted valley and ridge contours. | ### Heightmap (`1024×1024`) ![Heightmap 1024](../terrain-reference/house-in-the-pines-heightmap-1024.png) ### Colormap (`1024×1024`) ![Colormap 1024](../terrain-reference/house-in-the-pines-colormap-1024.png) ### Biome Splatmap Mask (`1024×1024`) ![Biome mask 1024](../terrain-reference/house-in-the-pines-biome-mask-1024.png) ### Water & Underground Excavation Mask (`1024×1024`) ![Water and excavation mask 1024](../terrain-reference/house-in-the-pines-water-and-excavation-mask-1024.png) ### Hypsometric Topographical Contour Map (`1024×1024`) ![Topographical contour map 1024](../terrain-reference/house-in-the-pines-contour-topographic-1024.png) ### Slope Angle & NavMesh Walkability Map (`1024×1024`) ![Slope and NavMesh map 1024](../terrain-reference/house-in-the-pines-slope-and-navmesh-1024.png) ### Shaded Relief Preview ![Heightmap preview](../terrain-reference/house-in-the-pines-heightmap-preview.png)