lvl-format

What problem does it solve?

Subspace Continuum .lvl map files use a custom binary format with embedded tilesets and metadata, making them difficult to parse and work with without official documentation. This Skill provides the complete specification for decoding .lvl files, eliminating guesswork for developers and modders working on the Subspace Infinity project.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Full Binary Format Specification: Detailed breakdown of the .lvl file layout, including optional BMP tileset sections, eLVL metadata chunks, and tile coordinate encoding.
• Implementation References: Direct links to existing Java loader classes (BitMap, LevelLoader, LevelFile) in the Subspace Infinity codebase for integrating .lvl parsing into client and server components.
• Use Case: A game modder can use this Skill to correctly load custom .lvl map files into the Subspace Infinity client to test new zone designs, or a server developer can use it to implement map loading for custom game modes.

Quick Start

Use the lvl-format skill to decode the tile data and embedded tileset from a Subspace .lvl map file for use in your custom Subspace Infinity zone.