Tool: Tile-Map Editor Discussion.

Darthatron · Oct 17, 2008

Hello everyone. So this thread was made because I'm currently developing a Tile-Map Editor, don't worry, it's not like the current ones.

So, I pretty much just need to all to post suggestions for it. Currently I've included a few things which I will mention in a minute. Anyway, just discuss what you think the "ultimate" tile-map editor should include. ^^

Also, if you want to be a beta tester, post in here.

Current Features. (Strike-out means it's done.)

Code:

4bbp/8bbp support.
[S]Palette Editor Mode. (Like Advance Maps movement permission editor.)[/S]
"Fill" ability. (Like MS Paints, Paint Bucket.)
[S]Flipped Tiles.[/S]
Ability to save a Tile-Map Image.
Change Tile-Sets without clearing the Tile-Map.
Ability to re-size Tile-Maps.
Bigger Block. (Like A-Maps Grosser Block.)
Tile-Set Editor. (Like Paint)
Tile-Set Indexer.
Tile-Set Palette Editor.

So, as you can see I have some things to implement... But, still post what else you can think of. Use this form.

Code:

[B]Idea: [/B]Palette Editor Mode
[B]Explanation: [/B]Like Advance Maps movement permission editor. It lets you change the palette of separate tiles.
[B]Rating (1 being most needed, 10 being least needed): [/B]6

Νιτραμ · Oct 17, 2008

Idea
Block insertion

Explanation
AdvanceMap has a nifty function, in German it's Grosser Block, what means Bigger block. It's quite self-explanatory. You should be able to select multiple tiles to use as a "stamp", just like in AM. I know it's hard to implement, don't worry :P

One more thing: Wanna beat PTC? Insert it :P You know I am not going to use it just cause of that.

Rating
As the actual feature is quite appreciated and PTC can not load tilemaps created in other programs (for example D-Trogh's NTME based on your old Hurricane can do this)... I would surely give it at least 4 out of 10.

Platinum Lucario · Oct 17, 2008

Idea: Tile animation editor.
Explanation: What it does is that it edits the tile animation (like the grass, doors, and other animations).
Rating: What I would give it for that? I think I might give it a 6/10 for that!

Larsie13 · Oct 17, 2008

Platinum Lucario said:
Idea: Tile animation editor.
Explanation: What it does is that it edits the tile animation (like the grass, doors, and other animations).
Rating: What I would give it for that? I think I might give it a 6/10 for that!

How can a tilemap have animations? You must be confused with A-Map tilesets. That's a completely different thing...
Anyway, I'd like to be a beta tester ^^

AmineX · Oct 17, 2008

Item: Compressed Graphic Editor
Explanation: possibility to edit compressed graphics Who not apear in Unlz like doors(on berf general animations)
rat:2

ZodiacDaGreat · Oct 17, 2008

Idea: TileSet Editor
Explanation: Besides editing the tilemap, there should be another window that helps you edit the Tileset/create tileset. It should have functions that basic graphic editors have.
Rating:5 - fair

Zeikku™ · Oct 17, 2008

Idea: Indexing and pallette editing function
Explanation: Indexes the tileset if it isn't already. It sets invisible color automatically, with a palette editing function on the side, to fix errors.
Rating:7/10 because it's hard to make, and I can live without it, but it would make this the ultimate Tilemap editor

Shadows · Oct 17, 2008

Idea: Import/Export Option
Explanation: To be able to import/export a tile(s), like a copy/paste sorta thing.
Rating 4

Heres why I would like this:
I was thinking of Making a Fall Tileset,with new leaves/trees etc.(It's fall in the U.S.)
but I can't insert tiles properly... The import/export option would do that for me.

Also, I'll beta test if you need testers.

TB Pro · Oct 17, 2008

T said:
Idea: Import/Export Option
Explanation: To be able to import/export a tile(s), like a copy/paste sorta thing.
Rating 4

Heres why I would like this:
I was thinking of Making a Fall Tileset,with new leaves/trees etc.(It's fall in the U.S.)
but I can't insert tiles properly... The import/export option would do that for me.

Also, I'll beta test if you need testers.

Dude, it's a TileMAP editor...

Suggestion: Palette Editing function
Description: Just a little tab/little section to the side, where we can edit the palettes right there. As I know how you choose the palette on it, this would work great in conjunction.
Rating: 6(as it would be hard, but awesome, and i can live without it, it would just make life easier;))

Himochi Kouen · Oct 17, 2008

Idea: Ability to view at least the edges of the connecting maps.
Explanation: For example, say you're on the Pewter City Map. You'd be able to see a small portion of Route 2 below, and Route 3 to the right. It would make matching tiles (like where trees meet up, or where a mountain wall turns) from connected maps much easier.
Rating: Probably only an 8 or 9. I'm not sure such a thing would be even do-able.

TB Pro · Oct 17, 2008

Himochi Kouen said:
Idea: Ability to view at least the edges of the connecting maps.
Explanation: For example, say you're on the Pewter City Map. You'd be able to see a small portion of Route 2 below, and Route 3 to the right. It would make matching tiles (like where trees meet up, or where a mountain wall turns) from connected maps much easier.
Rating: Probably only an 8 or 9. I'm not sure such a thing would be even do-able.

Guys, this is a TILEMAP editor, not a tileset editor, or a mapping tool. Please read the description next time.

Himochi Kouen · Oct 17, 2008

Sorry, there must be some confusion on my part...isn't a "Tilemap" a map made of tiles?
And wouldn't a "Tileset" be the set of tiles used to create said map?

Darthatron · Oct 18, 2008

Pounder_Zeikku said:
Idea: Indexing and pallette editing function
Explanation: Indexes the tileset if it isn't already. It sets invisible color automatically, with a palette editing function on the side, to fix errors.
Rating:7/10 because it's hard to make, and I can live without it, but it would make this the ultimate Tilemap editor

This would be easy, as long as the tile-sets don't contain more than 16 colors. I will add to the list.

ZodiacDaGreat said:
Idea: TileSet Editor
Explanation: Besides editing the tilemap, there should be another window that helps you edit the Tileset/create tileset. It should have functions that basic graphic editors have.
Rating:5 - fair

A good idea, I'll add this to the list too. :)

Martin™ said:
Idea
Block insertion

Explanation
AdvanceMap has a nifty function, in German it's Grosser Block, what means Bigger block. It's quite self-explanatory. You should be able to select multiple tiles to use as a "stamp", just like in AM. I know it's hard to implement, don't worry :P

One more thing: Wanna beat PTC? Insert it :P You know I am not going to use it just cause of that.

Rating
As the actual feature is quite appreciated and PTC can not load tilemaps created in other programs (for example D-Trogh's NTME based on your old Hurricane can do this)... I would surely give it at least 4 out of 10.

Already added. :D

Larsie13 said:
How can a tilemap have animations? You must be confused with A-Map tilesets. That's a completely different thing...
Anyway, I'd like to be a beta tester ^^

You can be a beta tester. :)

Platinum Lucario said:
Idea: Tile animation editor.
Explanation: What it does is that it edits the tile animation (like the grass, doors, and other animations).
Rating: What I would give it for that? I think I might give it a 6/10 for that!

I don't think you understand what a tilemap is. :S

AmineX said:
Item: Compressed Graphic Editor
Explanation: possibility to edit compressed graphics Who not apear in Unlz like doors(on berf general animations)
rat:2

This is a tile-map editor, not a tile/map editor. :P

T said:
Idea: Import/Export Option
Explanation: To be able to import/export a tile(s), like a copy/paste sorta thing.
Rating 4

Heres why I would like this:
I was thinking of Making a Fall Tileset,with new leaves/trees etc.(It's fall in the U.S.)
but I can't insert tiles properly... The import/export option would do that for me.

Also, I'll beta test if you need testers.

Do you mean import into the ROM, or into the tile-set? :S

And yes, I need testers.

¿TB Pro™ said:
Dude, it's a TileMAP editor...

Suggestion: Palette Editing function
Description: Just a little tab/little section to the side, where we can edit the palettes right there. As I know how you choose the palette on it, this would work great in conjunction.
Rating: 6(as it would be hard, but awesome, and i can live without it, it would just make life easier;))

It wouldn't be too difficult to implement, but it might lag a bit. If I can think of a decent way to do this, then I'll add it.

Himochi Kouen said:
Idea: Ability to view at least the edges of the connecting maps.
Explanation: For example, say you're on the Pewter City Map. You'd be able to see a small portion of Route 2 below, and Route 3 to the right. It would make matching tiles (like where trees meet up, or where a mountain wall turns) from connected maps much easier.
Rating: Probably only an 8 or 9. I'm not sure such a thing would be even do-able.

Not a map editor.

¿TB Pro™ said:
Guys, this is a TILEMAP editor, not a tileset editor, or a mapping tool. Please read the description next time.

Indeed.

Himochi Kouen said:
Sorry, there must be some confusion on my part...isn't a "Tilemap" a map made of tiles?
And wouldn't a "Tileset" be the set of tiles used to create said map?

A Tile-Map is used to edit the way something in the game is laid out. Like the title screen, the world map, the trainer card, etc...

hi sir tomato my password is syvniti · Oct 18, 2008

Wait, This isn't where I download Shiny Gold`?

Then a feature with easy palette fitting, so I find the clossed colour...

TB Pro · Oct 18, 2008

Gabe_c said:
Wait, This isn't where I download Shiny Gold`?

Then a feature with easy palette fitting, so I find the clossed colour...

Oh, Sebbe, Sebbe, Sebbe...You never change, do you? Rofl. That feature is already implemented;)

hi sir tomato my password is syvniti · Oct 18, 2008

¿TB Pro™ said:
Oh, Sebbe, Sebbe, Sebbe...You never change, do you? Rofl. That feature is already implemented;)

Shiny Gold Download or The Colour thing?

Himochi Kouen · Oct 18, 2008

Darthatron said:
A Tile-Map is used to edit the way something in the game is laid out. Like the title screen, the world map, the trainer card, etc...

Ahh, I see. A map OF the tiles, not a map MADE OF the tiles. I understand now. My mistake, please pardon my ignorance. *bows* ^^';

TB Pro · Oct 18, 2008

Gabe_c said:
Shiny Gold Download or The Colour thing?

Rofl at the Shiny Gold thing...Rofl. And the palette feature you suggested is already implemented.

poddish · Oct 18, 2008

World Map editor
edits the world map

3/10

Darthatron · Oct 18, 2008

poddish said:
World Map editor
edits the world map

3/10

You are the kind of person that makes me very, very angry. READ WHAT I SAID! This is not a map editor. If you want to edit the world map, you need to use a tile-map editor AND the world map editor in A-Map.

Next person to post anything about map editing is going to flamed.
________

Sebbe, stop spamming.

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