Improves tree and ground tile appearance

Refactors tree spawning and rendering:
- Adds seasonal color variations for trees via scripts.
- Introduces `ColorStorage` to manage tree and grass colors
- Removes unused code from tree spawning logic.
- Adjusts ground tile color for better visual appeal.
- Hides debug text on ground tiles.

Entities/GroundTile/GroundTile.tscn

@@ -11,8 +11,7 @@
 viewport_path = NodePath("DebugText/DebugTextViewport")
 
 [sub_resource type="StandardMaterial3D" id="StandardMaterial3D_f37ob"]
-albedo_color = Color(0.133333, 0.576471, 0.47451, 1)
+albedo_color = Color(0.196078, 0.392157, 0.196078, 1)
-metallic = 1.0
 
 [sub_resource type="PlaneMesh" id="PlaneMesh_oqd8f"]
 
@@ -30,6 +29,7 @@ flip_faces = true
 script = ExtResource("1_uwxqs")
 
 [node name="DebugText" type="Node3D" parent="."]
+visible = false
 
 [node name="DebugTextViewport" type="SubViewport" parent="DebugText"]
 size = Vector2i(50, 50)

Entities/GroundTile/ground_tile.gd

@@ -9,6 +9,9 @@ var cell_info: CellDataResource = null
 var spawners_ready: bool = false
 var cached_rng: RandomClass = null
 
+# 326432  229379
+# Grass - 1a7761 1f6051
+
 func _ready() -> void:
 	spawners_ready = true
 

Entities/GroundTile/scripts/trees.gd

@@ -65,50 +65,11 @@ func spawn_tree_at_position(pos: Vector3, tree_resource: TreeDataResource):
 	# Pass the TreeDataResource to the Tree instance
 	if tree_instance.has_method("set_tree_data"):
 		tree_instance.set_tree_data(tree_resource)
-	elif tree_instance.has_method("setup_tree"):
-		tree_instance.setup_tree(tree_resource)
 	else:
-		Log.pr("Tree instance doesn't have set_tree_data() or setup_tree() method")
+		Log.pr("Tree instance doesn't have set_tree_data() method")
 
 func is_position_valid(pos: Vector3) -> bool:
 	for existing_pos in spawned_positions:
 		if pos.distance_to(existing_pos) < min_distance:
 			return false
 	return true
-
-# Alternative method that shuffles trees for more random placement
-func spawn_trees_shuffled(cell_info: CellDataResource):
-	if not cell_info:
-		return
-	
-	if not parent_ground_tile:
-		return
-	
-	# Clear existing trees
-	for child in get_children():
-		child.free()
-	spawned_positions.clear()
-	
-	# Create a copy and shuffle for random placement order
-	var trees_to_spawn = cell_info.trees.duplicate()
-	trees_to_spawn.shuffle()
-	
-	var spawned_count = 0
-	var attempts = 0
-	var max_attempts = trees_to_spawn.size() * 10
-	
-	for tree_resource in trees_to_spawn:
-		if attempts >= max_attempts:
-			Log.pr("Reached max attempts, could only spawn %d of %d trees" % [spawned_count, trees_to_spawn.size()])
-			break
-		
-		var pos = get_random_position()
-		
-		if is_position_valid(pos):
-			spawn_tree_at_position(pos, tree_resource as TreeDataResource)
-			spawned_positions.append(pos)
-			spawned_count += 1
-		
-		attempts += 1
-	
-	Log.pr("Spawned %d of %d trees in cell (shuffled)" % [spawned_count, trees_to_spawn.size()])

Entities/Tree/assets/Textures/texture.png.import

@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+[remap]
+
+importer="texture"
+type="CompressedTexture2D"
+uid="uid://dhajcn6k04poe"
+path.s3tc="res://.godot/imported/texture.png-27d352bfc378434578d288ba141a0d45.s3tc.ctex"
+metadata={
+"imported_formats": ["s3tc_bptc"],
+"vram_texture": true
+}
+
+[deps]
+
+source_file="res://Entities/Tree/assets/Textures/texture.png"
+dest_files=["res://.godot/imported/texture.png-27d352bfc378434578d288ba141a0d45.s3tc.ctex"]
+
+[params]
+
+compress/mode=2
+compress/high_quality=false
+compress/lossy_quality=0.7
+compress/hdr_compression=1
+compress/normal_map=0
+compress/channel_pack=0
+mipmaps/generate=true
+mipmaps/limit=-1
+roughness/mode=0
+roughness/src_normal=""
+process/fix_alpha_border=true
+process/premult_alpha=false
+process/normal_map_invert_y=false
+process/hdr_as_srgb=false
+process/hdr_clamp_exposure=false
+process/size_limit=0
+detect_3d/compress_to=0

Entities/Tree/assets/tree_pineDefaultA.glb.import

@@ -4,12 +4,12 @@ importer="scene"
 importer_version=1
 type="PackedScene"
 uid="uid://brabfdgw5vs1o"
-path="res://.godot/imported/tree_pineDefaultA.glb-1f3fb96752d92654789d1e25d544e1b6.scn"
+path="res://.godot/imported/tree_pineDefaultA.glb-5dac8705865b7821c88a664af5de372c.scn"
 
 [deps]
 
-source_file="res://Entities/Tree/assets/temp/tree_pineDefaultA.glb"
+source_file="res://Entities/Tree/assets/tree_pineDefaultA.glb"
-dest_files=["res://.godot/imported/tree_pineDefaultA.glb-1f3fb96752d92654789d1e25d544e1b6.scn"]
+dest_files=["res://.godot/imported/tree_pineDefaultA.glb-5dac8705865b7821c88a664af5de372c.scn"]
 
 [params]
 

Entities/Tree/resources/TreeData.tres

@@ -1,11 +1,15 @@
-[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="TreeDataCollection" load_steps=11 format=3 uid="uid://buf5mtxc5f7o"]
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="TreeDataCollection" load_steps=15 format=3 uid="uid://buf5mtxc5f7o"]
 
 [ext_resource type="Script" uid="uid://dj4dhsd0m0bvd" path="res://Entities/Tree/resources/TreeDataCollection.gd" id="1_7y4l8"]
 [ext_resource type="Script" uid="uid://cdudelqysppwl" path="res://Entities/Tree/resources/TreeDataResource.gd" id="2_4yk3p"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://g74ar24o4s1" path="res://Entities/Tree/assets/tree_oak.glb" id="3_4yk3p"]
-[ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://bwhpbjdyl577e" path="res://Entities/Tree/assets/tree.glb" id="4_4wxxs"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" uid="uid://bjsj2j01nmnfq" path="res://Entities/Tree/scripts/color_tree_oak.gd" id="3_itox7"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://besaean4w1n83" path="res://Entities/Tree/assets/tree_birch.glb" id="5_35hba"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" uid="uid://de77441cemrqe" path="res://Entities/Tree/scripts/color_tree_pine.gd" id="5_cyc7o"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://b3lc1nbuv5ol8" path="res://Entities/Tree/assets/tree_detailed.glb" id="6_ibfiw"]
+[ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://brabfdgw5vs1o" path="res://Entities/Tree/assets/tree_pineDefaultA.glb" id="6_itox7"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" uid="uid://dk04iuaocilih" path="res://Entities/Tree/scripts/color_tree_birch.gd" id="7_cyc7o"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" uid="uid://3flh70jpmq2w" path="res://Entities/Tree/scripts/color_tree_elder.gd" id="9_dydvk"]
 
 [sub_resource type="Resource" id="Resource_7y4l8"]
 script = ExtResource("2_4yk3p")
@@ -17,28 +21,44 @@ moisture_range = Vector2(0.3, 0.8)
 elevation_range = Vector2(0.1, 0.5)
 max_height = 15.0
 growth_time = 120.0
-spawn_probability = 0.1
 spread_radius = 5.0
 seasonal_models = Array[PackedScene]([])
 drops_leaves = true
 leaf_color_variations = Array[Color]([])
+color_script = ExtResource("3_itox7")
+spring_leaf_color = Color(0.419608, 0.556863, 0.137255, 1)
+summer_leaf_color = Color(0.419608, 0.556863, 0.137255, 1)
+autumn_leaf_color = Color(0.624662, 0.302547, 1.92523e-07, 1)
+winter_leaf_color = Color(0.784314, 0.823529, 0.745098, 1)
+spring_trunk_color = Color(0.627451, 0.321569, 0.176471, 1)
+summer_trunk_color = Color(0.627451, 0.321569, 0.176471, 1)
+autumn_trunk_color = Color(0.4, 0.2, 0.1, 1)
+winter_trunk_color = Color(0.3, 0.2, 0.1, 1)
 metadata/_custom_type_script = "uid://cdudelqysppwl"
 
 [sub_resource type="Resource" id="Resource_35hba"]
 script = ExtResource("2_4yk3p")
 tree_name = "Pine"
-model = ExtResource("4_4wxxs")
+model = ExtResource("6_itox7")
 growth_stages = Array[PackedScene]([])
 temperature_range = Vector2(0.1, 0.6)
 moisture_range = Vector2(0.2, 0.6)
 elevation_range = Vector2(0.7, 1)
 max_height = 15.0
 growth_time = 120.0
-spawn_probability = 0.1
 spread_radius = 5.0
 seasonal_models = Array[PackedScene]([])
 drops_leaves = true
 leaf_color_variations = Array[Color]([])
+color_script = ExtResource("5_cyc7o")
+spring_leaf_color = Color(0.196078, 0.501961, 0.196078, 1)
+summer_leaf_color = Color(0.00392157, 0.196078, 0.12549, 1)
+autumn_leaf_color = Color(0.133333, 0.376471, 0.168627, 1)
+winter_leaf_color = Color(0.266667, 0.376471, 0.298039, 1)
+spring_trunk_color = Color(0.396078, 0.262745, 0.129412, 1)
+summer_trunk_color = Color(0.396078, 0.262745, 0.129412, 1)
+autumn_trunk_color = Color(0.396078, 0.262745, 0.129412, 1)
+winter_trunk_color = Color(0.313726, 0.207843, 0.101961, 1)
 metadata/_custom_type_script = "uid://cdudelqysppwl"
 
 [sub_resource type="Resource" id="Resource_4wxxs"]
@@ -51,11 +71,19 @@ moisture_range = Vector2(0.5, 0.6)
 elevation_range = Vector2(0.1, 0.5)
 max_height = 15.0
 growth_time = 120.0
-spawn_probability = 0.1
 spread_radius = 5.0
 seasonal_models = Array[PackedScene]([])
 drops_leaves = true
 leaf_color_variations = Array[Color]([])
+color_script = ExtResource("7_cyc7o")
+spring_leaf_color = Color(0.678431, 0.933333, 0.466667, 1)
+summer_leaf_color = Color(0.603922, 0.803922, 0.196078, 1)
+autumn_leaf_color = Color(1, 0.843137, 0, 1)
+winter_leaf_color = Color(0.898039, 0.917647, 0.823529, 1)
+spring_trunk_color = Color(0.960784, 0.960784, 0.862745, 1)
+summer_trunk_color = Color(0.960784, 0.960784, 0.862745, 1)
+autumn_trunk_color = Color(0.960784, 0.960784, 0.862745, 1)
+winter_trunk_color = Color(0.862745, 0.862745, 0.784314, 1)
 metadata/_custom_type_script = "uid://cdudelqysppwl"
 
 [sub_resource type="Resource" id="Resource_54eyh"]
@@ -68,11 +96,19 @@ moisture_range = Vector2(0.7, 1)
 elevation_range = Vector2(0, 0.2)
 max_height = 15.0
 growth_time = 120.0
-spawn_probability = 0.1
 spread_radius = 5.0
 seasonal_models = Array[PackedScene]([])
 drops_leaves = true
 leaf_color_variations = Array[Color]([])
+color_script = ExtResource("9_dydvk")
+spring_leaf_color = Color(0.564706, 0.933333, 0.564706, 1)
+summer_leaf_color = Color(0.196078, 0.803922, 0.196078, 1)
+autumn_leaf_color = Color(0.545098, 0.270588, 0.0745098, 1)
+winter_leaf_color = Color(0.627451, 0.666667, 0.627451, 1)
+spring_trunk_color = Color(0.411765, 0.411765, 0.411765, 1)
+summer_trunk_color = Color(0.411765, 0.411765, 0.411765, 1)
+autumn_trunk_color = Color(0.411765, 0.411765, 0.411765, 1)
+winter_trunk_color = Color(0.329412, 0.329412, 0.329412, 1)
 metadata/_custom_type_script = "uid://cdudelqysppwl"
 
 [resource]

Entities/Tree/resources/TreeDataResource.gd

@@ -14,10 +14,40 @@ extends Resource
 @export_group("Growth Properties")
 @export var max_height: float = 15.0
 @export var growth_time: float = 120.0 # Seconds to full growth
-@export var spawn_probability: float = 0.1
 @export var spread_radius: float = 5.0
 
 @export_group("Seasonal Behavior")
 @export var seasonal_models: Array[PackedScene] = [] # Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
 @export var drops_leaves: bool = true
 @export var leaf_color_variations: Array[Color] = []
+
+@export_group("Tree Color Management")
+@export var color_script: GDScript = null
+
+@export_group("Leaf Colors")
+@export var spring_leaf_color: Color = Color(0.0, 1.0, 0.0) # Green
+@export var summer_leaf_color: Color = Color(0.0, 0.5, 0.0) # Darker green
+@export var autumn_leaf_color: Color = Color(1.0, 0.5, 0.0) # Orange
+@export var winter_leaf_color: Color = Color(0.5, 0.5, 0.5) # Gray/Brown
+
+@export_group("Trunk Colors")
+@export var spring_trunk_color: Color = Color(0.6, 0.4, 0.2) # Brown
+@export var summer_trunk_color: Color = Color(0.5, 0.3, 0.1) # Darker brown
+@export var autumn_trunk_color: Color = Color(0.4, 0.2, 0.1) # Darker brown
+@export var winter_trunk_color: Color = Color(0.3, 0.2, 0.1) # Very dark brown
+
+func apply_seasonal_colors(instance_model: Node3D, season: String = "summer") -> void:
+	if color_script == null:
+		return
+	
+	var script_instance = color_script.new()
+	
+	# Pass the tree name and season to the color script
+	if script_instance.has_method("set_tree_info"):
+		script_instance.set_tree_info(tree_name, season)
+
+
+	if script_instance.has_method("set_leaf_color"):
+		script_instance.set_leaf_color(instance_model)
+	if script_instance.has_method("set_trunk_color"):
+		script_instance.set_trunk_color(instance_model)

Entities/Tree/scripts/color_default.gd

@@ -0,0 +1,108 @@
+class_name TreeColorDefault
+extends RefCounted
+
+var tree_name: String = ""
+var current_season: String = "summer"
+var mesh_instances: Array[MeshInstance3D] = []
+
+func set_tree_info(name: String, season: String):
+	tree_name = name
+	current_season = season
+
+func set_leaf_color(model_instance: Node3D):
+	#Log.pr("Setting leaf color to: %s" % color)
+	pass
+
+func set_trunk_color(model_instance: Node3D):
+	#Log.pr("Setting trunk color to: %s" % color)
+	pass
+
+# Update a specific material by name with a new color
+func update_material_by_name(root_node: Node, material_name: String, new_color: Color) -> bool:
+	var updated = false
+
+	for mesh_instance in mesh_instances:
+		if update_material_in_mesh_instance(mesh_instance, material_name, new_color):
+			updated = true
+	
+	return updated
+
+# Update multiple materials at once
+func update_materials_by_names(root_node: Node, material_updates: Dictionary) -> Dictionary:
+	var results = {}
+
+	# Initialize results
+	for material_name in material_updates.keys():
+		results[material_name] = false
+	
+	for mesh_instance in mesh_instances:
+		for material_name in material_updates.keys():
+			var new_color = material_updates[material_name]
+			if update_material_in_mesh_instance(mesh_instance, material_name, new_color):
+				results[material_name] = true
+	
+	return results
+
+# Get all material names from a model
+func get_all_material_names(root_node: Node) -> Array[String]:
+	var material_names: Array[String] = []
+	
+	for mesh_instance in mesh_instances:
+		var mesh = mesh_instance.mesh
+		if mesh:
+			for i in range(mesh.get_surface_count()):
+				var material = mesh.surface_get_material(i)
+				if material and material.resource_name:
+					if not material.resource_name in material_names:
+						material_names.append(material.resource_name)
+	
+	return material_names
+
+func update_material_by_name_with_material(root_node: Node, material_name: String, new_material: StandardMaterial3D) -> bool:
+	var updated = false
+
+	for mesh_instance in mesh_instances:
+		var mesh = mesh_instance.mesh
+		if mesh:
+			for i in range(mesh.get_surface_count()):
+				var current_material = mesh.surface_get_material(i)
+				if current_material and current_material.resource_name == material_name:
+					apply_material_with_queue(mesh_instance, i, new_material)
+					#mesh_instance.set_surface_override_material(i, new_material)
+					updated = true
+					#Log.pr("Updated material '%s' with pre-made material" % material_name)
+	
+	return updated
+
+
+# Helper function - find all mesh instances recursively
+func find_all_mesh_instances(node: Node) -> Array[MeshInstance3D]:
+	if node is MeshInstance3D:
+		mesh_instances.append(node)
+	
+	for child in node.get_children():
+		mesh_instances += find_all_mesh_instances(child)
+	
+	return mesh_instances
+
+# Helper function - update material in a specific mesh instance
+func update_material_in_mesh_instance(mesh_instance: MeshInstance3D, material_name: String, new_color: Color) -> bool:
+	var updated = false
+	var mesh = mesh_instance.mesh
+	
+	if mesh:
+		for i in range(mesh.get_surface_count()):
+			var material = mesh.surface_get_material(i)
+			if material and material.resource_name == material_name:
+				var new_material = material.duplicate()
+				new_material.albedo_color = new_color
+				mesh_instance.set_surface_override_material(i, new_material)
+				#Log.pr("Updated material '%s' to color: %s" % [material_name, new_color])
+				updated = true
+	
+	return updated
+
+
+func apply_material_with_queue(mesh_instance: MeshInstance3D, index: int, material: StandardMaterial3D):
+	ColorData.queue_material_application(mesh_instance, index, material)
+	return

Entities/Tree/scripts/color_default.gd.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://dmgn1sve22e8a

Entities/Tree/scripts/color_tree_birch.gd

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+extends TreeColorDefault
+
+func set_leaf_color(model_instance: Node3D):
+	find_all_mesh_instances(model_instance)
+
+	var material = ColorData.get_random_leaf_material(tree_name, current_season)
+
+	update_material_by_name_with_material(model_instance, "leafsGreen", material)
+
+	return
+
+func set_trunk_color(model_instance: Node3D):
+	find_all_mesh_instances(model_instance)
+
+	var material = ColorData.get_random_trunk_material(tree_name, current_season)
+
+	update_material_by_name_with_material(model_instance, "woodBark", material)
+
+	return

Entities/Tree/scripts/color_tree_birch.gd.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://dk04iuaocilih

Entities/Tree/scripts/color_tree_elder.gd

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+extends TreeColorDefault
+
+func set_leaf_color(model_instance: Node3D):
+	find_all_mesh_instances(model_instance)
+
+	var material = ColorData.get_random_leaf_material(tree_name, current_season)
+
+	update_material_by_name_with_material(model_instance, "leafsGreen", material)
+
+	return
+
+func set_trunk_color(model_instance: Node3D):
+	find_all_mesh_instances(model_instance)
+
+	var material = ColorData.get_random_trunk_material(tree_name, current_season)
+
+	update_material_by_name_with_material(model_instance, "woodBark", material)
+
+	return

Entities/Tree/scripts/color_tree_elder.gd.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://3flh70jpmq2w

Entities/Tree/scripts/color_tree_oak.gd

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+extends TreeColorDefault
+
+func set_leaf_color(model_instance: Node3D):
+	find_all_mesh_instances(model_instance)
+
+	var material = ColorData.get_random_leaf_material(tree_name, current_season)
+
+	update_material_by_name_with_material(model_instance, "leafsGreen", material)
+
+	return
+
+func set_trunk_color(model_instance: Node3D):
+	find_all_mesh_instances(model_instance)
+
+	var material = ColorData.get_random_trunk_material(tree_name, current_season)
+
+	update_material_by_name_with_material(model_instance, "woodBark", material)
+
+	return

Entities/Tree/scripts/color_tree_oak.gd.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://bjsj2j01nmnfq

Entities/Tree/scripts/color_tree_pine.gd

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+extends TreeColorDefault
+
+func set_leaf_color(model_instance: Node3D):
+	find_all_mesh_instances(model_instance)
+
+	var material = ColorData.get_random_leaf_material(tree_name, current_season)
+
+	update_material_by_name_with_material(model_instance, "leafsDark", material)
+
+	return
+
+func set_trunk_color(model_instance: Node3D):
+	find_all_mesh_instances(model_instance)
+
+	var material = ColorData.get_random_trunk_material(tree_name, current_season)
+
+	update_material_by_name_with_material(model_instance, "woodBark", material)
+
+	return

Entities/Tree/scripts/color_tree_pine.gd.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://de77441cemrqe

Entities/Tree/scripts/tree.gd

@@ -20,10 +20,6 @@ func set_tree_data(data: TreeDataResource):
 	tree_data = data
 	spawn_model()
 
-func setup_tree(data: TreeDataResource):
-	# Alternative method name if you prefer
-	set_tree_data(data)
-
 func spawn_model():
 	if not tree_data or not tree_data.model:
 		Log.pr("No tree data or model provided")
@@ -37,14 +33,17 @@ func spawn_model():
 	
 	# Instantiate the model from the TreeDataResource
 	model_instance = tree_data.model.instantiate()
+	tree_data.apply_seasonal_colors(model_instance, "spring")
 	add_child(model_instance)
 
+	
 	# Create base circle after model is loaded
 	if not base_circle:
 		create_base_circle()
 	
 	# Re-scan for mesh instances in the new model
 	find_all_mesh_instances(model_instance)
+
 	update_outline_materials()
 	
 	# Apply any additional properties from tree_data
@@ -63,7 +62,7 @@ func apply_tree_properties():
 		var scale_variation = randf_range(0.8, 1.2)
 		model_instance.scale *= scale_variation
 
-func setup_outline_material():
+func setup_outline_material() -> void:
 	# Create outline material with your shader
 	outline_material = ShaderMaterial.new()
 	outline_material.shader = preload("res://outline.gdshader")

Utilities/ColorStorage/ColorStorage.gd

@@ -0,0 +1,119 @@
+class_name ColorStorageClass
+extends Node
+
+var tree_collection = preload("res://Entities/Tree/Resources/TreeData.tres") as TreeDataCollection
+var tree_materials: Dictionary = {}
+var grass_materials: Dictionary = {"spring": {"base": Vector3(0.196, 0.392, 0.196), "top": Vector3(0.253, 0.492, 0.253), "bottom": Vector3(0.196, 0.392, 0.196)},
+									"summer": {"base": null, "top": null, "bottom": null},
+									"autumn": {"base": null, "top": null, "bottom": null},
+									"winter": {"base": null, "top": null, "bottom": null}}
+
+
+## TODO - Move this out into its own class
+var material_application_queue: Array = []
+var max_materials_per_frame: int = 10 # Adjust based on performance
+
+@export var tree_colours: Array
+
+func _ready() -> void:
+	populate_tree_colors()
+	Log.pr("Tree colors populated: %d trees" % tree_materials.size())
+
+func _process(_delta):
+	# Process material applications gradually over multiple frames
+	process_material_queue()
+
+func process_material_queue():
+	var processed = 0
+	while material_application_queue.size() > 0 and processed < max_materials_per_frame:
+		var task = material_application_queue.pop_front()
+		
+		# Check if the mesh instance is still valid before applying
+		if is_instance_valid(task.mesh_instance) and task.mesh_instance != null:
+			apply_material_immediately(task.mesh_instance, task.surface_index, task.material)
+		# If invalid, just skip this task (object was freed)
+		
+		processed += 1
+
+func queue_material_application(mesh_instance: MeshInstance3D, surface_index: int, material: StandardMaterial3D):
+	material_application_queue.append({
+		"mesh_instance": mesh_instance,
+		"surface_index": surface_index,
+		"material": material
+	})
+
+func apply_material_immediately(mesh_instance: MeshInstance3D, surface_index: int, material: StandardMaterial3D):
+	if is_instance_valid(mesh_instance):
+		mesh_instance.set_surface_override_material(surface_index, material)
+
+# Create materials once at startup
+func populate_tree_colors() -> void:
+	for tree in tree_collection.trees:
+		Log.pr("Loading tree: %s" % tree.tree_name)
+		
+		tree_materials[tree.tree_name] = {
+			"spring": {
+				"leaf": create_leaf_materials(tree.spring_leaf_color, "spring", tree.tree_name),
+				"trunk": create_trunk_materials(tree.spring_trunk_color, "spring", tree.tree_name)
+			},
+			"summer": {
+				"leaf": create_leaf_materials(tree.summer_leaf_color, "summer", tree.tree_name),
+				"trunk": create_trunk_materials(tree.summer_trunk_color, "summer", tree.tree_name)
+			},
+			"autumn": {
+				"leaf": create_leaf_materials(tree.autumn_leaf_color, "autumn", tree.tree_name),
+				"trunk": create_trunk_materials(tree.autumn_trunk_color, "autumn", tree.tree_name)
+			},
+			"winter": {
+				"leaf": create_leaf_materials(tree.winter_leaf_color, "winter", tree.tree_name),
+				"trunk": create_trunk_materials(tree.winter_trunk_color, "winter", tree.tree_name)
+			}
+		}
+
+func create_leaf_materials(base_color: Color, season: String, tree_name: String) -> Dictionary:
+	var materials = {}
+	materials = {
+		"1": create_material(base_color, "%s_leaf_%s_primary" % [tree_name, season]),
+		"2": create_material(base_color.darkened(0.1), "%s_leaf_%s_secondary" % [tree_name, season]),
+		"3": create_material(base_color.lightened(0.1), "%s_leaf_%s_highlight" % [tree_name, season]),
+		"4": create_material(base_color.darkened(0.3), "%s_leaf_%s_shadow" % [tree_name, season])
+	}
+	return materials
+
+func create_trunk_materials(base_color: Color, season: String, tree_name: String) -> Dictionary:
+	var materials = {}
+	materials = {
+		"1": create_material(base_color, "%s_trunk_%s_primary" % [tree_name, season]),
+		"2": create_material(base_color.darkened(0.2), "%s_trunk_%s_bark" % [tree_name, season]),
+		"3": create_material(Color(0.2, 0.4, 0.1), "%s_trunk_%s_moss" % [tree_name, season]),
+		"4": create_material(base_color.lightened(0.1), "%s_trunk_%s_highlight" % [tree_name, season])
+	}
+	return materials
+
+func create_material(color: Color, material_name: String) -> StandardMaterial3D:
+	var material = StandardMaterial3D.new()
+	material.albedo_color = color
+	material.metallic = 0.0
+	material.roughness = 0.8
+	material.resource_name = material_name
+	return material
+
+func get_random_leaf_material(tree_name: String, season: String) -> StandardMaterial3D:
+	if tree_materials.has(tree_name) and tree_materials[tree_name].has(season):
+		var leaf_materials = tree_materials[tree_name][season]["leaf"]
+		var material_keys = leaf_materials.keys()
+		if material_keys.size() > 0:
+			var random_key = material_keys[randi() % material_keys.size()]
+			return leaf_materials[random_key]
+	
+	return create_material(Color.GREEN, "fallback_leaf")
+
+func get_random_trunk_material(tree_name: String, season: String) -> StandardMaterial3D:
+	if tree_materials.has(tree_name) and tree_materials[tree_name].has(season):
+		var trunk_materials = tree_materials[tree_name][season]["trunk"]
+		var material_keys = trunk_materials.keys()
+		if material_keys.size() > 0:
+			var random_key = material_keys[randi() % material_keys.size()]
+			return trunk_materials[random_key]
+	
+	return create_material(Color(0.6, 0.4, 0.2), "fallback_trunk")

Utilities/ColorStorage/ColorStorage.gd.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://bbtdrg8ax8sca

falloff.gdshader

@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+shader_type canvas_item;
+
+uniform sampler2D gradient_fallof;
+
+void light() {
+	float calculated_light_value = max(0.0, dot(NORMAL, LIGHT_DIRECTION));
+	float sample = clamp(calculated_light_value * LIGHT_ENERGY, 0.05, 0.95);
+	vec4 shaded_texture = texture(gradient_fallof, vec2(sample, 0));
+	LIGHT = vec4(LIGHT_COLOR.rgb * COLOR.rgb * shaded_texture.rgb, LIGHT_COLOR.a);
+}

falloff.gdshader.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://ce7q2m8ux2l0j

project.godot

@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ DebugMenu="*res://addons/debug_menu/debug_menu.tscn"
 MapGeneration="*res://Utilities/MapGeneration/MapGeneration.gd"
 BiomeData="*res://Utilities/BiomeGeneration/BiomeData.gd"
 MapData="*res://Utilities/MapData/MapData.gd"
+ColorData="*res://Utilities/ColorStorage/ColorStorage.gd"
 MapPopulation="*res://Utilities/MapData/MapPopulation.gd"
 
 [editor_plugins]

stages/Test3D/GrassMaterialOverride.tres

@@ -1,14 +1,17 @@
-[gd_resource type="ShaderMaterial" load_steps=3 format=3 uid="uid://b1miqvl8lus75"]
+[gd_resource type="ShaderMaterial" load_steps=4 format=3 uid="uid://b1miqvl8lus75"]
 
 [ext_resource type="Shader" uid="uid://dbduq0qcaxmyi" path="res://grass.gdshader" id="1_vnnwo"]
 
+[sub_resource type="FastNoiseLite" id="FastNoiseLite_vnnwo"]
+
 [sub_resource type="NoiseTexture2D" id="NoiseTexture2D_vnnwo"]
+noise = SubResource("FastNoiseLite_vnnwo")
 
 [resource]
 render_priority = 0
 shader = ExtResource("1_vnnwo")
-shader_parameter/top_color = Color(0.102963, 0.465909, 0.382031, 1)
+shader_parameter/top_color = Color(0.252743, 0.492435, 0.25271, 1)
-shader_parameter/bottom_color = Color(0.121494, 0.374954, 0.315972, 1)
+shader_parameter/bottom_color = Color(0.196078, 0.392157, 0.196078, 1)
 shader_parameter/ambient_occlusion_factor = 0.0
 shader_parameter/specular_strength = 0.0
 shader_parameter/player_displacement_strength = 1.0

stages/Test3D/Test3d.tscn

@@ -740,7 +740,7 @@ script = ExtResource("2_sdmks")
 transform = Transform3D(1, 0, 0, 0, 1, -1.49012e-07, 0, 1.19209e-07, 1, 0.0410548, 0.237644, 3.45114)
 projection = 1
 current = true
-size = 4.0
+size = 3.0
 near = 0.005
 far = 100.0
 
@@ -772,7 +772,7 @@ draw_pass_1 = SubResource("QuadMesh_hvb1l")
 [node name="OmniLight3D" type="OmniLight3D" parent="SubViewportContainer/SubViewport/VFX/Fire"]
 transform = Transform3D(1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 1, -0.000509977, 0.121094, -0.00151992)
 light_color = Color(0.89, 0.461613, 0.2136, 1)
-light_energy = 0.668778
+light_energy = 0.802091
 light_indirect_energy = 1.084
 light_volumetric_fog_energy = 3.764
 light_size = 0.105