terminal geometry

[Old Tomnoddy]

Hi,

I'd suggest an option that corrects the map aspect -- square tiles simply don't fit my asthetical preconceptions of Roguelikeness. Console fonts come in various aspects, something like 7/13, 8/13 or 9/15 would have excellent results.

(I have to confess that I'd like to have the -mgcu switch back … that would be awesome!)

[Canderel]

The square was introduced because do map developers' circles were not always circly...

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or is this close to a circle?

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I am happy with the squares, but not my game, options/freedom are good.

[Old Tomnoddy]

The square was introduced because do map developers' circles were not always circly...

I understand that very well. OTOH, do you know a good ascii mapping tool that supports nonstandard font geometries?

I am happy with the squares, but not my game, options/freedom are good.

That was my point: I'd like an option.

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