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[Fuzzy]

How am I supposed to use those beautiful trees without layer 3? Thus, my vote goes there.

Simple. The BS Tileset.

[Old Inactive Member]

Well 3 in the overwrold but layer 1 on DGNs but i use both a lot
but i don't use layer 2 or 4 regulay

[link3505]

Layers 1 and 2, I believe. I use them all a lot more than I probably should, but 1 & 2 are probably my most used overall

[Dawnlight]

3 and 4. Usually 3. I rarely use 1 and 2, only when there's no other choice.
Wait, make that past tense.

You're still making quests Mr Z?

[Titanium Justice]

I use the top 2 layers(5&6) for transluceant and Non-transluceant weather and such for example.,Rain Snow Ash Shadows,Dark,Flickering lights,lightning,sometimes treetops in top layers.so you get the picture top 2 layers are reserved for that kind of stuff.

[Mitchfork]

You're still making quests Mr Z?

He said "Wait. Make that past tense. " so probably not.

[Turbon714]

I use Layer 6 the most, oddly enough.
Its probably because I only work with the classic tileset and I rarely have to make layers. When I do need layers, I use the highest layer because I just need to put something overhead or on top of something. (Ex. Fire on a custom boss when it dies). Probably I'm just a n00b at zQuest and I really don't know how to use layers to their full potential. Anyways, I learn a bit about zQuest every time I use it so sooner or later I should get it.

[Sacred Nym]

Layer 3 mostly.I haven't found much use in 1 or 2 except for hiding random secret crap.

[Radien]

Layers 1 and 2, I believe. I use them all a lot more than I probably should, but 1 & 2 are probably my most used overall

In Pure and DoR, there are so many combos that require layering that it's hard to find a screen that doesn't use any of them.

In dungeons, I find myself using them frequently for diagonal tiles and wall pillars. On the overworld, layer 1 is often needed by sheer virtue of the variety of tiles that are used (bridges, houses, cliffs, etc.).

However, if you put combos on layer 3, then anything can be on Lyar 0.

This is true. But I don't always do it the same way. When I really need layer 3, I use layer 3. But many times I don't have to.

If you put, say, a detailed column top on Layer 0 and then use Layr1/2 to cover it... then the black area of the cover needs to be the same shape as the detailed column. This means that you need to have as many covers, as many overhead combos you have. So, if you have a triangle topped column, you need to have a dungeon floor that has a triangle form cut out from its bottom part, etc...

Nope. Overhead combos appear above layers 1 and 2, even though layer 0 is "under" them.

Try it. You may be surprised.

But now at least I know that I can add two extra "under Link" layers... And yes, saving space is very important... 2.10 can't handle some things I planned.

And I have read the documentation... the first time I downloaded DoR. I was a newbie at then and thought that if I put down a layering combo on Layer 0, ZC realizes it and automatically puts on the needed layer. Plus, I'm always like "Nobody tell me how to use things in ZQ.".

Nice. Good luck.

[CastChaos]

I knew Overhead combos are between layer 4 and 5... Using this information, I realize the truth in your words. This means that sometimes I don't even need to use Layer 3, thus saving a whole layer screen? *looks at the 4 entire layer maps* It would be so so great.

I also found out that the "Layer X is background" isn't in 2.10. So, that's why I didn't know what it was for.