Isometric Map

A isometric map is a tile map that us rhombus (aka diamond shape) or a hexagon. It gives the 2d graphic a illusion of 3d view.

• Draw

• Movement

• Mouse

Reference

• • Implementing an Open World Isometric Game Engine Based on a Block World Design - 2015

  • Creating Isometric Worlds: A Primer for Game Developers - 2013

  • Hexagonal grids - 2013

  • Calculating Distance in a Hexagonal Grid - 2012

  • Isometric coordinate systems – the modern way - 2011

  • An Overview of Isometric Engine Development - 2007

  • Mouse Maps for Isometric Height Maps - 2003

  • Isometric 'n' Hexagonal Maps Part - 1999

  • Tile/Map-Based Game Techniques: Base Data Structures - 1999

  • Razorblade's Isometric Dynamic Lighting Algorithm - 1999

  • Isometric - 1999

  • Isometric 'n' Hexagonal Maps Part I - 1999

  • Putting People, Creatures, Items, etc on Iso/Hex Maps, and still having it come out correctly - 1999

  • Introduction to Isometric Engines - 1999

  • Screen to Map Coordinates - 1999

  • Map File Format - 1999

  • Tile Graphics Techniques - 1999

  • Clark Verbrugge’s Hex Grids - 1996

  • Isometric 'n' Hexagonal Maps Part I - 1999