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