These Groups Are Identical

 These Groups Are Identical

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If these groups of tiles are identical , then how do they look different?

The answer is "Auto Tiling Bits".

In addition to tiles having a "tile value" , we also reserve 4 bits for a thing called the "auto tiling method". (AM4). Two of the bits in the AM4 determine if the tile will latch with it's neighbor horizontally or vertically. If both bits are turned off, the tile is unable to auto tile and is always rendered as a block. When both bits are turned on, you get your classic auto tiling effect. When only one of the bits are set (turned on) you get a striated vertical or horizontal auto-tiling effect.

What does this mean for the artist ?

It means the artist can draw ONE AUTO TILE SET , and re-use it 4-TIMES.

4X artwork leverage is pretty cool right?

But wait... There is MORE!!!

Remember I said that "AM4" is a 4 bit value?

I've only mentioned what 2 of those bits do.

-KanjiCoder

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