Tile set

Tile set

A tile set is collection of smaller images called "tiles" (typically of uniform size) which have been combined into a single larger image. "Tile sets" are often used in 2D video games to create complex maps from reusable "tiles" within the set. When a "tile set" based map is displayed, the "tiles" that are stored within it are used to reassemble the map for display. This technique is seen in games designed to run on portable systems such as Nintendo's Game Boy Advance system or a cellular phone. Using "tile sets" reduces the amount of system memory required to display maps since it allows for the same "tiles" to be reused multiple times in a map. It also reduces amount of artwork needed for individual maps since many different ones can be created from the same "tileset". In order for maps made from "tile sets" to appear more distinctive, games typically display them with a different "tile set" for each unique environment.

This method is implemented in many 2D games as well as applications meant for game creation such as Game Maker and Tiled.


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужна курсовая?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Tile drainage — (in agriculture) is an agriculture practice that removes excess water from soil subsurface. Whereas irrigation is the practice of adding additional water when the soil is naturally too dry, drainage brings soil moisture levels down for optimal… …   Wikipedia

  • Tile tracking — is a technique used in Scrabble to deduce which letters the opponent might have by crossing out the letters which have already been played.Unlike in card games, it is not illegal to follow and make note of which tiles have been played and… …   Wikipedia

  • Set — Set, n. 1. The act of setting, as of the sun or other heavenly body; descent; hence, the close; termination. Locking at the set of day. Tennyson. [1913 Webster] The weary sun hath made a golden set. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. That which is set,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Tile — For other uses, see Tile (disambiguation). Decorative tilework in Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque, Isfahan, Iran early 17th century A tile is a manufactured piece of hard wearing material such as ceramic, stone, metal, or even glass. Tiles are generally …   Wikipedia

  • Tile-based game — A tile based game is a game that uses tiles as one of the fundamental elements of play. It has different meanings depending on how it is used. There are many traditional games which use tiles, but when referring to video games, normally a tile… …   Wikipedia

  • Weeping Tile (band) — Infobox musical artist Name = Weeping Tile Img capt = Img size = Landscape = Background = group or band Alias = The Wadds Origin = Kingston, Ontario, Canada Genre = Alternative rock Years active = 1993–1998, 2007 Label = Warner, Cold Snap… …   Wikipedia

  • Shibi (roof tile) — A nihongo|shibi|鴟尾|shibi is a Japanese ornamental tile set on both ends of the ridgepole that tops a shingled roof. The kanji for the word mean kite and tail respectively. Because it resembles a shoe, it is sometimes also called a… …   Wikipedia

  • Dead set — Set Set, n. 1. The act of setting, as of the sun or other heavenly body; descent; hence, the close; termination. Locking at the set of day. Tennyson. [1913 Webster] The weary sun hath made a golden set. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. That which is set,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • nail set — Set Set, n. 1. The act of setting, as of the sun or other heavenly body; descent; hence, the close; termination. Locking at the set of day. Tennyson. [1913 Webster] The weary sun hath made a golden set. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. That which is set,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • To make a dead set — Set Set, n. 1. The act of setting, as of the sun or other heavenly body; descent; hence, the close; termination. Locking at the set of day. Tennyson. [1913 Webster] The weary sun hath made a golden set. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. That which is set,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”