# spritesheet_generator

This is a simple program to generate a sprite tilesheet, in png format. For use with software such as [Tiled](https://www.mapeditor.org).

This gives you a template to use as a layer in your favourite image editing program, allowing you to create a tilesheet for use in your game.

## Installation

### Binary

https://github.com/tardisx/spritesheet_generator/releases

### From source

`go install github.com/tardisx/spritesheet_generator@latest`

## Usage

    Usage of ./spritesheet_generator:
    -height int
            base tile height in pixels (default 128)
    -multiplier int
            tile height multiplier (default 2)
    -output string
            output filename
    -width int
            tile width in pixels (default 128)
    -x int
            number of tiles across (default 8)
    -y int
            number of tiles down (default 8)

Hopefully these options are mostly self-explanatory.

The `multiplier` option describes how 'tall' the tiles are. Normally you
want some height to tiles to give them the illusion of depth and the ability
to hide things behind them. If you are unsure, start with the default of 2.

## Example output

![Screenshot][screenshot]

[screenshot]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/tardisx/spritesheet_generator/main/example.png