tinyswords-tilemap

Layered Tiny Swords tilemaps are built on a 64x64 grid by applying elevation-aware terrains, precise shadow placement, and cliff edge handling. This ensures depth-rich maps without manual alignment errors.

Animated water foam in a tilemap uses staggered frame starts to create natural, non-uniform motion. This prevents synchronized animation loops and provides realistic water edges across different map sections.

Color variants distinguish elevation levels in a tilemap by using specific color assets like Tilemap_color1 through Tilemap_color5. Designers can swap these variants to test zone readability and aesthetic balance.

Prototyping a multi-elevation tactical level map is best done by starting with a 64x64 grid, adding two elevation levels with appropriate shadows, and enabling water foam animation to preview depth and readability.

A level editor is required to manage Tiny Swords tilemap layers, specifically one that supports layer ordering, precise shadow placement, and asset referencing as defined by the Layer System and Tile Specifications.