scrolling background

butterbean

I'm working on a 2D shooter, and wanted to know if it is possible to have the background scroll in a loop, rather than create a wider background.

Is it possible to loop the background so when it scrolls to the end, it starts over?

Also, is this possible with the foreground as well?

How wide would you recommend the width to be for one level in a shooter game? I currently use widh 2480 X 320 height, but feel that 2480 may cut the level too short, unless you can loop it

Thanks!

harrio

hey butterb,

i had a similar question in regards to scrolling or wrapping backgrounds. check out the thread... http://gamesalad.com/forums/topic.php?id=85

i think this may be the answer your looking for. or at least lead you in the right direction. hope it helps.

harrio

butterbean

Thanks harrio, I'm very new to this, but your picture tutorial makes sense, thanks again!