Editing Maps (section)

==Map Making With a Pixel Editor==
You can use a pixel editor with certain colors ([[palette]] page) and then use an image-to-map conversion tool to create new maps. This can be a much easier way of creating maps as you have access to undo, redo, copy, paste and other tools. Or you can try out the [https://gamebanana.com/mods/427178 Map Makers] mod.

===Map Making Template===
This is what some use to make maps in a pixel editor. It's useful for easily eye dropping whatever colors you want for certain terrain types and biomes. After finishing a map you can go to #🔁map-conversion on the [https://discord.gg/worldbox worldbox discord] and attach just the map and do "~c 9x9" (iceberg size). Or you can use a mod like [https://gamebanana.com/mods/476776 Image-to-Map]. This template was recently updated with colors for unreleased biomes, these colors may be slightly incorrect.

[[File:Mapmakingtemplate iceberg.png|frameless|600x600px]]

It is recommended that you use the "Aseprite" software (~$20 on steam) or '''one of these free options''':<br>''<small>You can probably find other alternatives online easily</small>''

*Libresprite: https://libresprite.github.io (much eariler version of aseprite, this is what I would recommend)
*Lospec: https://lospec.com/pixel-editor/ (web editor)
*Pixilart: https://www.pixilart.com/draw?ref=home-page  (web editor)