Evaluate Configurable Parameters and Text Explanations for UI Enhancement

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Assignee: @sniggle

Description:
As part of the ongoing development process, it's imperative to assess the potential for user interface (UI) configurability and the inclusion of explanatory text within the UI elements. This evaluation aims to enhance user experience and facilitate comprehension of the simulation parameters.

Objective:
Evaluate which parameters could be made configurable (outside of the current seedVal) within the UI and consider the addition of explanatory text, such as map indices, to improve user understanding.

Tasks:

1. Parameter Configurability Evaluation:

   • Identify parameters that could be exposed for configuration within the UI.
   • Assess the impact of allowing users to adjust these parameters on simulation behavior and outcomes.

2. Text Explanations for UI Elements:

   • Consider including explanatory text within the UI elements to clarify their purpose and usage.
   • Evaluate the necessity of providing context-sensitive help or tooltips for complex parameters.

Potential Configurable Parameters:

• Sea level threshold
• Minimum and maximum suitable height thresholds for wheat fields
• Topographic map generation parameters (e.g., initial size, roughness) [evaluate if needed]

Recommendations:

Prioritize parameters that significantly affect simulation outcomes or those that users are likely to adjust frequently.
Ensure that any configurable parameters adhere to appropriate validation constraints to maintain simulation integrity.

Additional Notes:

The inclusion of explanatory text within the UI, such as map indices, can greatly assist users in understanding the simulation environment and interpreting results accurately. Please consider this aspect during the evaluation process. Please respond if there is something left out by this issue.