Adding NPCs

To add an NPC, the first thing that must be done is a new NPC entry must be made in the "npcs.txt" file. This can be written out by following the syntax given in the Overview section, or by copying an existing NPC entry and changing the values as neccessary. When making a new NPC ensure that its ID is completely unique from all the others, otherwise conflicts will occur. Then set all of its variables/properties appropriately, the information in the previous sections of this page can be used as a guide to help.

Once the NPC has had all of its information filled out, it must then be assigned to a specific NPC tile (Z1 - 3), using the "tilesets.txt" file. Locate the specific area tileset that you wish for the NPC to appear in and add in an npc_x variable, where x is a value between 1 and 3; this refers to which NPC tile will be used to place the NPC. An example excerpt from "The End" tileset, shwocasing the NPC definitions:

1 {
  ...

  npc_1 NPC0
  npc_2 NPC1
  npc_3 NPC2

  ...
}

Once this is done, placing any one of the NPC tiles in a level using this tileset will spawn the new NPC.

For more detailed information on modifying tilesets using the "tilesets.txt" file, click here.