Block Generator Algorithm

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• Make a layout of the game stage (sort of like map)
  • Use a matrix (arrays nested in an array) for this layouts base data structures
    • Matrix should be 2 separately generated 4 X 14 in sequential fashion
  • Decide the values the represent the different elements in the matrix
• Make rules for the spacing of the obstacles
  • Obstacles can only be generated above offscreen markers
  • If the Element is a block, it cannot overlap with other elements
    • If the obstacle is a Full Block the next 3 FULL columns cannot generate other elements
    • If the obstacle is a Half Block the next 2 half columns cannot generate other elements
      • If there's a Half Block, the next half block should not be generated for atleast the next 2 columns
    • If the obstacle is a Quarter Block only that tile cannot generate other elements
    • If the obstacle is a pickup then it does not align to the grid.
      • Pickups still cannot appear in block spaces
    • Wipe Matrix Cells when they go below the screen boundry
• Make rules for the coloring of the block
  • The Next Block (full block) is based on the color pickups that are already on screen (below the next marker)
  • Color Pickups are randomly generated
    • Color Pickups should spawn every 2 to 4 tiles
  • Spawned Colors should be added to an active colors list
  • When a full block is spawned, it can only spawn an attainable color combo
    • An attainable color combo is the potential color of spawned pickups and player colors

[E-A-N]

Simple mode Color System should be implemented 1st!!

• Color System: Color Pick Algorithm #114
• Simple Mode: Simple Mode #115