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2d map editor

Post by Shopro »

Hello, this is my first post here.

I am trying to make a 2d pixel by pixel scrolling engine in PureBasic, and I need some sort of map editor.

I've looked at Mappy(http://www.tilemap.co.uk/mappy.php) and Tile Studio(http://www.cs.kun.nl/is/ts/), but they both don't seem to support PB.

May I please know what editors people are using, or if they have been successful in using these editors.

Thank you

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most people just roll thier own map editors because every game/programmer has different needs. For some good examples of 2D maps, check out Paul's website:

http://www.reelmediaproductions.com/cgi ... mes&sub=2D

his game Hostile Skys has lots of good stuff in it, plus its fun to play. Also, Paul has a map editor that he made just for this game. Most maps I have done (OK, only 2 of them) I just did a layout on graph paper and simply select bitmaps from the array using code. For me, that was easier than coding a tool, then a game, then testing it. Using graph paper, i could test the game sooner, although modifying the map was more complicated as i kept needing to ask "What was bitmap 27 again?"

For a simpler map there is Fred's Weaponz game to download from the PB home page. Although it does not look like a true map, it does show a scrolling background.... its just a repeating background. Since Fred's game is simpler, its much easier to modify and see how things work. It also shows simple sprite animation.
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Post by Shopro »

thanks for the reply, and sorry for not replying earlier, I didn't notice your post.

I've decided to make a simple map editor myself.

thanks again, bye

-Shopro
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