Knightlore type isometric view - questions.

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#1

I have been playing around the last couple of days with inkscape, learning how to draw tiles of different sizes for an isometric map. I have loaded these into Tiled.tmx for use in a Libgdx game and all is going well. But I now think that I am heading into a dead-end using Tiled.tmx to create my room maps for a Knightlore style trip down memory lane. It seams that Tiled.tmx is good for a flat ish type world only. Would I have to code a custom map editor and a renderer?

Any advice gratefully received

Darren

#2

You could probably do it simply by adjusting for the y value and x value , I have never written an isometric map so im not the best to respond.

#3

Hey thanxs for the reply there Icass - very much appreciated. In the absent’s of advice, I have decided to code up a swing app, to aid in design. This map editor will save this out to an xml file. Then a custom map engine to display.

#4

I can probably help a little if you need anything or want to go ahead , isometric can get a bit brain hurty at some points.

#5

Hey thanks!

I have made a start on the gui. I am having to learn swing, so a steep learning curve. If i new how to insert pictures I would, but follow this link for a peek.

http://indiesoftwarez.com/2014/09/14/my-adventures-in-swing/

Darren