"Well, now there’s a mod for that."
The following is unofficial/fan-made content.
Creating your mappack[]
Start by scrolling through your mappack list until you find the option to create a new mappack.
Click this to create a new mappack
Now that you have a map pack, let's begin creating!
- The Basic Stuff -[]
Let's begin exploring the level editor. To open the edit menu, press the "Escape" key. You can move Mario to a different location by right-clicking, and modify an entity's attributes by right-clicking on it. To add tiles or entities, left-click. For more useful tips and tricks, you can click here to read more.
1. Custom tiles[]
Let's learn how to create custom tiles! Custom tiles can make your mappack more attractive and unique. While you can create a mappack without custom tiles and still have a good result, adding custom tiles will give another level of depth and originality to your mappack.
When creating sprites, it is crucial to use a software program that supports transparent pixels, such as Aseprite. Avoid using Microsoft Paint or any other software that does not support transparent pixels. If you do not use a transparent tileset, your tiles may end up looking like coins. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that all tiles are precisely 16 x 16 pixels with a 1-pixel gap to the right and bottom edge of the sprite. This gap is necessary to differentiate the unique properties of each tile. You can read more about custom tilesets by clicking here.
2. Custom entities[]
Let's take a deep dive at custom entities.