# \#tileset

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tag/tileset/2.md

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## [What would best game tiles to use in the latest release for a new player?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-would-best-game-tiles-to-use-in-the-latest-release-for-a-new-player/29873)

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**Author:** [@General\_Jah](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/General_Jah)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 2:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-would-best-game-tiles-to-use-in-the-latest-release-for-a-new-player/29873 "2026-03-23T02:28:40Z")

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Hello, I was hoping the community could recommend the best game tile set for a new player to use in the latest build. Thanks!

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## [Grenades not damage laminated glass?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grenades-not-damage-laminated-glass/29837)

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**Author:** [@gdivochka](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gdivochka)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 7:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grenades-not-damage-laminated-glass/29837 "2025-11-15T19:00:16Z")

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Hello. I started play this game recently and i like it very much. I use 0.H-RELEASE for now and im looking forward this game obtain more features and mechanics. For now im little bit confused as i this there are probl…

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## [I can't add sprites to my mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-cant-add-sprites-to-my-mod/29832)

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**Author:** [@alexburr](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/alexburr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-cant-add-sprites-to-my-mod/29832 "2025-10-29T20:29:38Z")

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Hi. I’m making my first mod. It’s simple, adds a carpet that can be hung on the wall. I’ve dealt with most of the issues, but my sprites are not displayed in the game in any of the tilesets. How can I fix this? This is…

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## [Need some help with weird white lines on tilesets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-some-help-with-weird-white-lines-on-tilesets/29754)

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**Author:** [@Takeshi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Takeshi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 10:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-some-help-with-weird-white-lines-on-tilesets/29754 "2025-07-18T10:30:59Z")

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Last time It wasn’t like this until I tried one of those tutorials on how to install mods. I already tried reinstalling it over and over again, change different tilesets but the lines still reappear making it look mor…

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## [Steam Dark Days Ahead](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/steam-dark-days-ahead/26348)

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**Author:** [@Air](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Air)\
**Replies:** 90\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 8:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/steam-dark-days-ahead/26348 "2024-11-06T08:43:31Z")

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Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead is coming to Steam soon (All Steamworks is now set up and ready to play - I already played on Steam yesterday). What is done Steam overlay support (screenshot etc.) Steam achievements\* (chec…

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## [Trying to get a stats about sprites (in core)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-get-a-stats-about-sprites-in-core/29276)

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**Author:** [@mdtrooper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mdtrooper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-get-a-stats-about-sprites-in-core/29276 "2024-06-07T08:37:15Z")

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Hi. With the script tools/gfx\_tools/tileset\_coverage.py, I am trying to get stats about the sprites. But I don’t sure if the stats are correct (because the all objects change in the each tileset). This is my tiny scri…

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## [Isometric Help and solutions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/isometric-help-and-solutions/29032)

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**Author:** [@TJPM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TJPM)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/isometric-help-and-solutions/29032 "2023-10-04T23:47:39Z")

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Is their anyway we can get a way to make walls invisible. (A toggleable button that lwts us see our character and other items through walls blocking view.) Isometric tileset is amazing. Up until you enter a house. Then i…

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## [Making new tileset](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-new-tileset/28967)

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**Author:** [@lispcoc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lispcoc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 8:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-new-tileset/28967 "2023-08-18T08:50:03Z")

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I’m currently working on a new tileset based on Chibi\_Ultica. The main difference from existing tilesets is the display of character sprites. I love old RPGs, so I’d like to make one featuring them. Below is a demo ver…

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## [Need help with adding tileset from another mod to ultica](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-with-adding-tileset-from-another-mod-to-ultica/28764)

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**Author:** [@Bonercat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bonercat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-with-adding-tileset-from-another-mod-to-ultica/28764 "2023-07-27T15:08:14Z")

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sorry iam new here, just recently create an account to ask not sure is this the correct place or not. since i like the ultica aesthetic but it dont have the dino art yet in it. so i want to add dino tileset from chibi …

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## [Info for anyone that wants to make Tilesets for mods in the future (Basic Info and Mutation Tileset Modding Info)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/info-for-anyone-that-wants-to-make-tilesets-for-mods-in-the-future-basic-info-and-mutation-tileset-modding-info/28918)

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**Author:** [@Ragna\_Jorm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ragna_Jorm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2023, 9:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/info-for-anyone-that-wants-to-make-tilesets-for-mods-in-the-future-basic-info-and-mutation-tileset-modding-info/28918 "2023-07-16T21:56:14Z")

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Ok, as newb myself who knows nothing of coding or tilesets, I’d making a tileset for a mod was tedious in the least. Since most info regarding it is old and disjointed among threads with advanced knowledge, and checking …

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## [How does a tileset.json read a tileset png?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-a-tileset-json-read-a-tileset-png/28915)

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**Author:** [@Ragna\_Jorm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ragna_Jorm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2023, 7:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-a-tileset-json-read-a-tileset-png/28915 "2023-07-16T19:37:53Z")

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So I made a tileset for a mod I’m making, but I have some confusions. How does the json file read the png, cuz its skipping the first tile that I’ve set? I needed to set 1st sprite as "0" instead of "1". But i'd still…

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## [Newbie modding question about how to property layer custom muations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newbie-modding-question-about-how-to-property-layer-custom-muations/24503)

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**Author:** [@TheMasterGear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheMasterGear)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/newbie-modding-question-about-how-to-property-layer-custom-muations/24503 "2023-07-16T18:37:27Z")

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Hello, I’m been making a mutation mod in the json files. When I got to making the sprites I used Alternate ear graphics and copied how they formated their overlay for mutations. Things were going well, until I made a new…

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## [Question regarding Tilesets and Chase' Tileset editor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-regarding-tilesets-and-chase-tileset-editor/28901)

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**Author:** [@Ragna\_Jorm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ragna_Jorm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-regarding-tilesets-and-chase-tileset-editor/28901 "2023-07-11T19:46:48Z")

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So to use the editor, I need to download Java 7 or 8? And there are so many subtypes for them? Again I have no idea about programming, so can someone please help? Cuz to download these I have to make an oracle account…

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## [Tab button for npc traders](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tab-button-for-npc-traders/28815)

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**Author:** [@CD2653](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CD2653)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2023, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tab-button-for-npc-traders/28815 "2023-06-21T21:32:04Z")

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how can i use the tab button for traders? my npc weapon is broken and i can’t sell him one

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## [Using the custom zone for many different items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-the-custom-zone-for-many-different-items/28646)

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**Author:** [@BRUH](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BRUH)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 4:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-the-custom-zone-for-many-different-items/28646 "2023-04-11T04:57:29Z")

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It orders to make the base more orderly im to ensure charcoal will be explicitly placed near certain areas and planks, logs, and other spare parts material. However, using the custom zone -/–c/m:logs,planks charcoal won…

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## [Problem with furniture occluding things using the Ultica\_iso tileset](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-furniture-occluding-things-using-the-ultica-iso-tileset/28665)

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**Author:** [@GreyCat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GreyCat)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 5:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problem-with-furniture-occluding-things-using-the-ultica-iso-tileset/28665 "2023-04-08T05:03:34Z")

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Hey, new player here. I’ve got a question about the isometric Ultica tileset. It seems to me that counters or other furnitures can hide objects, items or creature that are behind them. For example, the lockers in the st…

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## [Can someone tell me how to charge a generator battery, I have a universal charging station but it won't let me charge it](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-someone-tell-me-how-to-charge-a-generator-battery-i-have-a-universal-charging-station-but-it-wont-let-me-charge-it/28551)

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**Author:** [@Andres\_Rodriguez](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Andres_Rodriguez)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 12:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-someone-tell-me-how-to-charge-a-generator-battery-i-have-a-universal-charging-station-but-it-wont-let-me-charge-it/28551 "2023-02-23T00:36:04Z")

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Can someone tell me how to charge a generator battery, I have a universal charging station but it won’t let me charge it

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## [For anyone designing tilesets & adding buildings - I work in an electronics factory](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/for-anyone-designing-tilesets-adding-buildings-i-work-in-an-electronics-factory/28104)

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**Author:** [@MarkJerue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MarkJerue)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 6:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/for-anyone-designing-tilesets-adding-buildings-i-work-in-an-electronics-factory/28104 "2023-02-06T06:39:11Z")

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As subject line says, I work in an electronics factory. We turn laminate copper + other raw materials (liquid gold, nickel, etc) into electronics-ready circuit boards. I have photos that I can post or send so y’all can m…

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## [Android unable to instal mods, soundpacks, and tilesets](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-unable-to-instal-mods-soundpacks-and-tilesets/28421)

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**Author:** [@Mandrake](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mandrake)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-unable-to-instal-mods-soundpacks-and-tilesets/28421 "2023-01-31T16:36:33Z")

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Help! For some reason i cant get either sound packs or tilesets to work. Im using the experimental version on android. I theoretically know how to instal both and mods but when i try to activate them in game i don’t have…

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## [What tileset should i download](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-tileset-should-i-download/28318)

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**Author:** [@Silver\_Soul\_Fan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Silver_Soul_Fan)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 2:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-tileset-should-i-download/28318 "2022-11-13T02:27:18Z")

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I been thinking about getting a new tileset but i don’t know witch one i should have. I like MSXotto+ and i want something similar to that.

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## [Server-client tileset CDDA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/server-client-tileset-cdda/28241)

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**Author:** [@borghor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/borghor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 2:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/server-client-tileset-cdda/28241 "2022-10-10T02:25:24Z")

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It is currently possible to play CDDA remotely via SSH. Problem is - SSH is text-only. I’d like to be able to play the same save I have on one machine at home via a multitude of different devices - and with tiles. Having…

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## [Expand buildable frame shapes to include those found on pregen vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/expand-buildable-frame-shapes-to-include-those-found-on-pregen-vehicles/28180)

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**Author:** [@MattLok](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MattLok)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/expand-buildable-frame-shapes-to-include-those-found-on-pregen-vehicles/28180 "2022-09-15T22:03:18Z")

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There are a couple of different part shapes for fames that can only exist on a generated vehicle and as far as I have found can not be created by the player. The image above comes from Frank-3 stable release.

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## [How to match pregen car frame shapes?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-match-pregen-car-frame-shapes/28170)

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**Author:** [@MattLok](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MattLok)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 8:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-match-pregen-car-frame-shapes/28170 "2022-09-13T20:51:58Z")

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I can’t seem to install frames with the same shapes pregen cars have. The red circles are parts I can’t seem to recreate, is it that I am just missing something obvious? For context this is a stripped down Humvee, and…

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## [What is the most complete graphic/tileset so far?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-most-complete-graphic-tileset-so-far/26896)

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**Author:** [@OnaiChan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/OnaiChan)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 9:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-most-complete-graphic-tileset-so-far/26896 "2022-05-31T09:00:59Z")

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I asked this because its 2021 and and there are so many updates.

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## [Critical error When trying to dismantle the wall wiring combined with the training purpose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/critical-error-when-trying-to-dismantle-the-wall-wiring-combined-with-the-training-purpose/27767)

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**Author:** [@Braminin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Braminin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 12:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/critical-error-when-trying-to-dismantle-the-wall-wiring-combined-with-the-training-purpose/27767 "2022-04-12T00:39:59Z")

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cdda-windows-tiles-x64-2022-04-09-0627 Critical error When trying to dismantle the wall wiring combined with the training purpose

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## [Tileset coverage poll](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tileset-coverage-poll/26919)

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**Author:** [@Erk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Erk)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 9:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tileset-coverage-poll/26919 "2022-01-18T21:59:49Z")

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Hey, everyone! Ultimate Cataclysm, the default tileset, is reaching about 92% “weighted coverage”, ie. if you run into a thing there’s a roughly 92% chance it’s gonna have a sprite. We still get a lot of concerns about …

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## [Where can i download the f-3-tiles release for linux?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-download-the-f-3-tiles-release-for-linux/27459)

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**Author:** [@Yamil\_Coloma](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Yamil_Coloma)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2021, 8:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-can-i-download-the-f-3-tiles-release-for-linux/27459 "2021-12-31T20:05:53Z")

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i can only find the f-3-curses available

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## [Tileset Editing with ImageMagick, jq, fish, CLion, and Pixelmator Pro](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tileset-editing-with-imagemagick-jq-fish-clion-and-pixelmator-pro/20228)

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**Author:** [@tourist](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tourist)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tileset-editing-with-imagemagick-jq-fish-clion-and-pixelmator-pro/20228 "2021-12-01T18:36:11Z")

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Also see Cataclysm-DDA/TILESET.md at 7e9b88943594a24e7ab9b5b6e97e3d4fd61fa49d · CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA · GitHub So I love the HitButton\_iso tileset. Probably as a result of being an '80s kid and growing up on Sinclai…

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## [How to replace sprites with an already existing id?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-replace-sprites-with-an-already-existing-id/27080)

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**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 3:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-replace-sprites-with-an-already-existing-id/27080 "2021-09-23T03:08:09Z")

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I’ve been trying to change the sprite of tiles that already have an existing id (for example “t\_open\_air” to “t\_sand”) and somebody suggested this fix, however I’m kind of drowning in text and don’t know how to get it to…

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## [Overmap 'tileset'](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmap-tileset/27071)

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**Author:** [@anonimoose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anonimoose)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 7:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overmap-tileset/27071 "2021-09-20T19:56:49Z")

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Just discovered that overmap can have custom look in experimental. And ANSCIITiles overmap looks really nice while being readable at a glance + ability to zoom in/out. So my question is, can I use ANSCIITiles overmap ti…

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