Hello everyone!

Today is a massive day for TileMaker DOT. What started as a personal tool to help me build my own game has grown into a powerful editor that I’m now ready to share as a full, professional release.

Version 2.0 isn't just a small patch; it’s a complete overhaul of how you interact with your game worlds. From aesthetic changes to deep technical improvements, this version is built for speed and stability.

🌑 Dark Mode is Here

You asked, and I listened! You can now toggle between Light and Dark modes directly in the app. Whether you’re working in a bright office or a late-night dev cave, the UI now adapts to your comfort.

⚡ Professional Workflow Tools

• The Sprite Sheet Importer: Stop manual slicing! Import a sheet, and TileMaker DOT will help you slice, name, and ID your assets in seconds.
• Chunk Selection & Painting: Need to move a whole house or a specific forest patch? You can now select entire "chunks," duplicate them, or even export them to reuse in other projects.
• Dynamic Brushes: I’ve added a Brush tool with adjustable spread. Select a few tree or rock variations and "paint" them naturally across your map without that "grid-like" repetitive look.

🛠️ Stability & Engine Readiness

• Deterministic ID Generator: No more broken maps. The new ID system ensures that your assets keep their identity across different sessions and exports.
• Hot-Reload (F5): Add new PNGs to your folders while the app is open and refresh instantly.

❤️ A Special Thank You

Before I sign off, I want to take a moment to speak from the heart. To people who donated while this tool was still in its early "v1.0" stages: Thank you.

Your early support was more than just a few dollars; it was the validation I needed to keep coding through the bugs and the late nights. You saw the potential in this tool before it was "finished," and that means the world to me. You helped make v2.0 possible.

Check out the Part 3 Tutorial on YouTube to see these features in action: 

Happy building! Andrei