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== General == | == General == | ||
The tilesets used for the maps are in tiled/tileset directory in the stendhal source. | The tilesets used for the maps are in tiled/tileset directory in the stendhal source. Give your image a descriptive name in lowercase letter and use underscore between words. You don't need to repeat information in the image name that's already given by the directory name. The current directory hierarchy is [[HowToUseTiledToCreateStendhalMaps#Tilesets|here]]. | ||
* Tile size is <b>32x32</b> pixels. Therefore, the dimensions of all tilesets must be some multiple of 32. | * Tile size is <b>32x32</b> pixels. Therefore, the dimensions of all tilesets must be some multiple of 32. | ||
* File format is PNG, 8 bits/color. | * File format is PNG, 8 bits/color. | ||
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* Try to use existing patterns and colors, when that's reasonable. It makes the job of the map makers easier when the images can be easily combined. | * Try to use existing patterns and colors, when that's reasonable. It makes the job of the map makers easier when the images can be easily combined. | ||
* Consider making your images resizable. While an individual image can often be made look better without the limitation of tiling parts of it at 32 pixel boundaries, resizable ones can add more variety to the maps. | * Consider making your images resizable. While an individual image can often be made look better without the limitation of tiling parts of it at 32 pixel boundaries, resizable ones can add more variety to the maps. | ||
* [[HowToUseTiledToCreateStendhalMaps2#Animations|Animate]] images that should move, like fire or water. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
[1] There are valid reasons to break most rules, but do not break a rule unless you understand the reason for it (and, by extension, the reason why it does not apply to your particular image). | [1] There are valid reasons to break most rules, but do not break a rule unless you understand the reason for it (and, by extension, the reason why it does not apply to your particular image). | ||