Diamond Retrospective: Level Editor (LPHS-025)

Context

In November 2012, having a level editor was essential for designing more complex games. HTML5 made it possible to create this tool directly in the browser.

What is this article about?

The article presents the creation of a level editor in HTML5, allowing visual design of game maps with an intuitive interface.

Summary

Level editor

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Published in Linux Pratique Special Issue #25, November 2012.

In this issue

This article is part of issue LPHS-025. Here are the other articles by Sébastien Chazallet in this issue:

• HTML5 / CSS3: why create web games?
• Graphics: using the canvas
• Collision detection
• Keyboard and mouse controls
• Using external fonts
• A tic-tac-toe game in HTML5
• How about playing cards on the table?
• Create a complete game with an isometric map