Master map expansion techniques in Tiled to create multi-town RPG worlds with forest areas, winding roads, and natural boundaries.
What You'll Build
This tutorial teaches you to expand your Monster Tamer game from a single town to a connected world.
Key areas include:
- Extended starting town
- Connecting route with natural obstacles
- Forest entrance with level transitions
Core Techniques
Learn to organize layers into groups for faster exports to simplify workflow when generating background and foreground images.
Apply terrain painting techniques:
- Random mode for natural grass variation
- Shape fill tool for efficient coverage
- Pattern copying for consistent tree placement
Map Design Elements
Create boundaries using mountains, fences, and trees. Place decorative elements like water, stumps, and boulders for visual interest.
Design winding paths that encourage player exploration. Remove blocking obstacles to connect new areas.