Math basis behind depths sorting in isometric tiles

[ericlin]

jail***** updated his page and add a new article about depths sorting in isometric tiles.

http://outsideofsociety.idz.net/

I would like to post the math basis behind the depths sorting. My English is not good. Hope this page can do help.

http://ericlin2.tripod.com/iso/isoDepthOld5t.html

[BlinkOk]

hey ericlin,
thanks for changing your domain. i'm in flash heaven!
BlinkOk

[ericlin]

Hi, blink

Yes, you always complain that your ISP could not accept a domain name with "_".

Sometimes, the page loads weird. Then click reload.

I am reviewing my post in FlashKit. I will collect them into this new home. If possible, I will add some explanation there.

Any opinions will be welcome.

[kay_siegert]

the depths should swap when you reach the next tile.

when i create the tile i give each tile its depth and its state.

for example:

this.attachMovie("tileDummy", "t_"+i+"_"+j, ++d);
this["t_"+i+"_"+j].myDepth = d;
this["t_"+i+"_"+j].myState = 0; // 0=free, 1=occupied

now i swap the depths of my hero based on the depth of the tile my hero is on

k.

[Mad-Sci]

Just an Idea:

1. Duplicate the tiles with depth like 1-3-5-7 etc..etc..
2. Each time you move the hero to a new tile give it a depth like 2-4-6-8 or currant_tile depth-1.



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