Hello Creators!

I am incredibly excited to announce the biggest technical milestone for TileMaker DOT since its launch. After a lot of testing and community feedback, the tool is no longer restricted to just one operating system.

As of today, TileMaker DOT officially supports Windows, macOS and Linux (including Mint/Ubuntu)!

📦 What’s New?

I wanted to make the experience as "Plug-and-Play" as possible. You shouldn't have to worry about installing specific versions of Java or configuring environment variables.

To solve this, I have bundled a dedicated Java Runtime (JDK) for each platform. When you download the new version, you’ll find dedicated launchers for your specific OS:

• Windows: TileMakerLauncher.exe 🪟
• macOS: run_mac.command 🍎
• Linux / Mint: run_linux.sh 🐧

🛠️ Improvements & Fixes

Beyond the platform expansion, this update includes:

• Improved Portability: The tool now uses relative paths by default, making it easier to move your project folders between different computers.
• Launch Stability: Fixed issues where the app would fail to start if Java wasn't found on the host system.
• Updated README: A brand new, comprehensive guide is included in the download to help you get started on any platform.

🎮 Why Cross-Platform?

Game development happens everywhere. Whether you're coding on a MacBook on the go, a Linux workstation at home, or a standard Windows rig, your map-making workflow should never stop. This update ensures that your .tmdot project files can move with you across any machine.

📥 How to Update

1. Go to the /itch/crytek22/tilemakerdot
2. Download the latest version.
3. Extract the folder and run the launcher for your OS!

Thank you for all the support and donations so far! Your feedback helps me make TileMaker DOT the fastest map-building tool for indie devs.

Happy Map Making, Andrei Voia