2002/05/26


Yes, i've decided to include the map editor.

I warn you, it is me-frendly. Chances are it
is not you-friendly. :)


IMPORTANT - It may contain some bugs. Use it at your own risks.


But it is pretty simple:

 First you enter the path+name of the file you
 want to edit. (ie map\map01.map) + ENTER
  If you want to create a new map, leave it blank
  and press ENTER
  You'll be ask for the X/Y size, enter the numbers
  you need.

 Next you'll see your map (or a bunch of raw memory,
 in the case of a new map) and some random pixel
 in the center of the screen. Those pixels are to
 to see where your "cursor" is. You'll also see a
 blinking tile behind those pixels.

 The keys:
   Q previous tile / monster / item
   W place tile / monster / item
   E next tile / monster / item

   F1 Tile mode
   F2 Monster mode
   F3 Item mode
   
   F5 Reset all tiles
   F6 Delete all monsters
   F7 Delete all items

   ESC exit the editor.

 Once you've pressed ESC, you'll have to enter
 file path+name of your map (ie map\map01.map)
 CAUTION : if the file already exist, it will
 be overwritten.


The file system:

The way it works is pretty simple:
the game will seek for the map named <MAP+n+.MAP>
(where n is a number from 00 to 99) in the folder
<MAP\>. so if the last existing map is <MAP05.MAP>, then
you'll have to name your map <MAP06.MAP>.



If you make some good maps, please send me those
and i'll add them to the game (and give you credits)

It would be cool to have 80 different levels from 40 
different people!! :)

----------------------------------TC-MOD-?---
You'll be able to make a TC Mod (total conversion modification)
if you really want to. In fact all the graphics are PCX and
the RAW sound files are easily readable by SoundForge and other
sound editing apps. The only thing you won't be able to change
is the HELP/CREDITS menu, exept if you have an HEX editor ;)

Anyway, if you make it I only want that you give me credits
for the prog, and any media you've not modified.

If you plan to sell 'your new game', I'd like to be advised, and
to get some of the money, I deserve it :)

Finally, I would really, really like to see your MOD once done.