Guide to Creating a Tileset with Melon Editor

Creating a Tileset with Melon Editor – A tileset is a collection of images used to create a map for your game. With Melon Editor, you can add your own tileset and use it to design dynamic and engaging game environments.

Creating a Tileset with Melon Editor

To create a new tileset, follow these steps:

To create a new tileset, You can go to Menubar > Create > Tileset  fill the input field with your tileset name.

After you have successfully creating a new tile, a blank level editor will appear like this: 

After that you can adjust the Size, Space, Margin & How it looks as a component game assets.

After successfully creating a new tileset, a blank level editor will appear as shown below:

Adjusting Tileset Properties

Once your new tileset is created, the next step is to adjust various properties. Here are some key properties to configure:

1. Tile Size: Set the size of each tile in pixels. For example, if each tile is 32×32 pixels, you need to adjust the tile size accordingly.
2. Spacing: Set the gap size between one grid tile and another. Proper spacing ensures that there are no overlaps or rendering issues in your game map.
3. Margin: Define the margin size for each tile. This adds extra space around each tile.
4. Map Dimensions: Set the dimensions of the map, either in terms of tiles across and tiles down, or in pixels. This determines the overall size of the map you are creating.
5. Visual Grid: Enable the visual grid to help you place tiles accurately on the map. The visual grid makes it easier to see the boundaries of each tile.

Tileset Properties

Here are some important properties of a tileset that you should be familiar with:

• Image Atlas: The resource images used to create the tileset. Ensure the images are prepared with the correct size.
• Tile Size: The size of each tile in pixels, such as 16×16, 32×32, etc.
• Spacing: The gap size between tiles in the grid.
• Margin: Additional space around each tile.
• Map Dimensions: The size of the map being created, either in terms of the number of tiles or in pixels.
• Visual Grid: A grid that helps with the placement and organization of tiles.

By following these steps and adjusting the necessary properties, you can easily create a tileset tailored to your game’s needs using Melon Editor. A well-designed tileset will enhance the visual appeal and functionality of your game environment.