How can I make a map smaller than default?

[nightshade nocturne]

The default map size is 17x13 tiles, but I want to make an interior smaller than that. Is there a way to do that, some kind of script maybe?

[Samolexie]

Just leave tiles at the edges empty.

[nightshade nocturne]

Originally posted by Samolexie:

Just leave tiles at the edges empty.

Tried this but it just leaves a sea of black where no tiles were placed, and the map is not centered the way I'd like it... do I just have to build my map from the center?

[DawoleQ]

Without script there is no way of doing that, you will always have the sea of black or a background you choose for the map. The easiest way to get around that is like you said: build from the center.

[nightshade nocturne]

Originally posted by DawoleQ:

Without script there is no way of doing that, you will always have the sea of black or a background you choose for the map. The easiest way to get around that is like you said: build from the center.

I see, that kind of blows. I'll work around it though. Thanks!

[Dr. Resourcefulness.]

It probably is possibe if you use a script. However it may make the camera jittery when you move. This can be seen when you set the resolution from the default 544x416 to 640x480.

Moving in a map that isn't set to 20x15 tiles will make the game's camera stutter when walking around.

However to answer your solution, or at least bring a similar experience, Create a map and make a square in the center of your desired size.