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Total noob wanting to make a top-down 2D game

Discussion in '2D' started by enjay, Dec 2, 2013.

  1. enjay

    enjay

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    I'm trying to create an initial prototype for design/testing for what will be a top-down 2D game. It isn't very clear how I do this. What do I set for the 'floor'? A 1900x1200 Sprite(image) and then overlay sprites on top of it? Do I actually orient the MainCamera so that it is pointing down in the 3D space or is the default way OK?

    The game area will take place over a larger area than will ever fit on one screen so there will be panning and scrolling, etc.

    It is likely a stupid question, but none of this is clear to me right now.
     
  2. Eric5h5

    Eric5h5

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    No, 2D is only in the x/y axis. So you can say y = forward. You can use a sprite or quad as the background, sure.

    --Eric