Best Program to Edit Tilesets In?

[xzanabarx 0]

Is there a free open-source program out there I can use to edit tilesets? I wanna mix and match the default tilesets, as well as mix and match them with other sets to make custom towns and such. I currently use MS Paint, which has never been a problem when editing tiles and graphics for various other games and game engines (Lunar Magic, what have you). I've noticed something weird with the shadows whenever I export something from RMXP and edit it with MS Paint and then import it back.

 

The shadows come out looking much lighter than in the original tileset. Here's what I mean:

 

 

 

This is the original Forest Town tileset that comes with RMXP. Look how the shadows look dark and cool.

 

 

Once I've imported the custom made tileset, I select the colors accordingly and press OK.

 

 

And this is what I get, very light shadows that don't really fit in well with the rest of the game. It even looks the same in game. Even the sheets that are set out to dry look transparent!

 

Is there any way to solve this? Or do I just have to grin and bear it and hope I won't get badly criticized for it?

[Midnite Reaper 2]

My guess is it is because MS Paint doesn't support transparency. Try using GIMP 2.6. It is free to download and use and there is no trial period. Always full functionality.

[Broken Messiah 20]

That I think is the shadow of the tree, yeah use GIMP and then look for the wand tool and select the shadow and then delete.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 25, 2011 by Broken Messiah