maze -- Maze Constructor
The maze command creates grid objects containing mazes produced one of a
number of algorithms. This command is a stopgap; in the long run, there will be a distinct
command for each useful kind of maze, with appropriate options.
maze
Syntax: maze algorithm name rows columns
Creates a grid object called name containing a maze produced by the given algorithm. The new grid will have the given number of rows and columns. The backtracker algorithm is the best of these for practical use, but could be elaborated for even better results. (I've got some Java code somewhere that parameterizes it nicely.)
The algorithms are as follows:
| Algorithm | Description |
|---|---|
| backtracker | A good basic maze with good river. |
| bintree | A dirt simple, not very satisfactory maze. |
| huntandkill | Similar to backtracker; better memory usage, but slower. |
| sidewinder | Slightly better than bintree |