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I have improved the way the game fills the level with objects. Each level tile represent 2x2 tiles in-game. Each of the 4 tiles has a 50% chance of object placement with multiple objects allowed. Except for statues and readables, because there are more unique objects.

For the level editor, we can still choose between the current simplified level editor or a full level editor.

I currently use a simplified level editor where each tile is actually 2x2 tiles in-game. This allows for smaller shareable text levels. It can also fit larger levels on a single screen with clear tiles without scrolling. So it's quick and easy to design a level and keep an overview of the entire level on-screen.

Alternatively, I could also revert to a full level editor where each tile is exactly 1 tile in-game. This means that either I have to make the level tiles twice as small, or allow for scrolling in the level editor. So either the level tiles are less clear, or we no longer have an overview of the entire level on a single screen because of scrolling. Also the text levels will be twice as large, which means they are less convenient to share.

Hopefully I made the right choice for a simplified level editor. I know it's an unusual choice. If it doesn't work well, I can always revert to a normal 1:1 level editor. Please let me know what you think.

I don't know how to answer you, but I'll show you what my level looks like.

I will check one more time before posting a link.

I don't want what's inside the walls to look empty.

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I've released the next version of the game with the in-game level editor. The initial player sight is also increased by 15%.

Also, I have manually typed in your level based on your text level image. I think the best way to find out if something works, is just to try it out and see what happens ^^

I do see a lot of problems in this level, but that's because of the way the levels work now. With these 2x2 tiles, as a level designer you just don't have enough room to properly place the decorations in nice places. The duplication I'm using doesn't quite look right. And the guards get stuck because of the object duplication.

So thanks your level, I've made up my mind. I will change the level editor to use a normal 1:1 tile scale. So every tile will be exactly 1 tile in-game, and you'll have full control over everything inside the level. This will allow you to create nice filled room decorations.

Please wait with your level. I'll need a week to improve the level editor, along with a few more bug fixes. I will convert the previous levels as well.