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Graphics > platformgame

#21683 - ProblemBaby - Thu Jun 03, 2004 12:18 am

Hi

I need some help. iam trying to do a platform game..
I want to use 4 backgrounds so Displaymode0 is my choice.
The biggest hardware map in mode0 (as I suppose you already know) is 512x512 or 64x64 tiles... But i want to create bigger levels but how?
I've tried the technic: when the player step in to a new tile column or row copy the whole screen, the mapentries of course (with DMA). But it doesn't run smoothly.
Plz Help

hope you understand my english

#21686 - Miked0801 - Thu Jun 03, 2004 12:39 am

Yep, you need a good scroll module. Check out the tutorials and recent threads discussing this in detail. You should be able to get this to run at full speed with a little care.