Rocks'n'Diamonds

Wrap-around scrolling isn't hard to make, but it is kind of tricky to make with minimum CEs and be practical to (and fast). This example only uses 8 CEs and doesn't get in the way (its just a border). The map can be any size you like.

Level 1 is just a basic screen, level 2 includes free space checking (only wrap if its clear on the opposite side) and level 3 is an infinite sized map!

Wrap-around scrolling

Wow!! Great creation you got there, its almost like that this one is a feature
on DC series... (Diamond Caves)

I think the thrid level needs a little work on feeling like a never ending maze,
but good!

And great job on this example!

Thanks!

I've fixed it now (see v2)

WOW!! :-o

Very well done! :-)

I also have experienced with these techniques! :-)

> I think the thrid level needs a little work on feeling like a never ending
> maze, but good!

Of course, it works best with "delayed scrolling" set to "off" in the "setup / graphics" menu.

It's even possible to create endless mazes where you cannot notice the "wrap-around" at all! (Alan's example still has that one auto-moving line in level 003 where you notice that something unusual is happening... ;-) )

You know, I never have delayed scrolling enabled....maybe I should test things more with different settings.

Delayed scrolling just makes the game harder IMO (being closer to the edge gives you less reaction time)

The zip file contains an error... I can't open it!