Create and Integrate a New Level

1. Create a New Folder

Inside the project's assets/maps folder, create a new folder following the naming convention:

Replace <map-name> with your level's identifier. For example, if the new level is called "NewTutorial", the folder should be named Map_NewTutorial.

2. Create the Required Map Files

Inside the newly created folder, add two files:

• map.detective

• map.ghost

These files will define the level structure from the perspective of the detective and ghost.

3. Define the Level Layout

Edit both map.detective and map.ghost according to the map formatting guidelines provided by the MapGenerator.

Fill them with the desired level layout using the available Tiles and TileContents. For reference, see:

• Available Tiles

• Available TileContents

An example of a simple level layout is:

4. Register the Level in Levels.java

To ensure the game recognizes your new level, open the file:

Add a new entry to the Levels enum using the format:

For example, if the new level is the 8th level added and the map path is maps/Map_NewTutorial, the entry would be:

The order of levels in the Levels enum determines their loading sequence in a new play through. The first level listed ( Levels.values()[0]) is the one that loads first when starting a new game.

Final Steps

After completing these steps, ensure that your level files are correctly formatted, and that the Levels.java file compiles without errors. Your new level should now be integrated and ready to play!