How do I map?

The following is a guide on how to create overworld maps for pokeaus.

You will need a few things before you start, this includes. You do not need pokemon essentials to create overworld maps.
 * RPGmaker XP, obtain this at your own leisure.
 * An image editing program, mspaint will do in a pinch
 * Free time and patience
 * The tileset should there be an official one for the area you are creating.

Mapping
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Creating a map
To create a map, simply open rpgmaker XP and select new. In the lower left of the screen is a file directory of all the maps. Right click on a directory and select "new map". You will be prompted to enter what size, music and tileset you will use. Enter this information and you are off and running.

Filling the map
When you have selected your tileset, you will notice it being shown in the top left of the screen. You will also notice a toolbar to the top with various functions. You can find what these do by experimenting, but for now your bread and butter is the following.
 * The pencil tool. If you click on a tile in your tileset (select it) this option will draw your selection onto the map you are editing.
 * The square and circle tools. This will stretch a box, or circle respectively, of your selected tile over the map.
 * Layers. You have three layers, use this to place tiles with transparency on them with no errors.
 * Fill bucket. Fills all touching tiles on the map with your selection if they are the same.

Inserting a tileset
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Tiling
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