Map for gaming or other

[nsharif]

I would like to know what tool/class should I use to create a map that used for games?
such example: user use key to move an object...and if moves then the more map will shown
...
I admit, I did not do much research on this.. but I wanted to approach the concept of "map" by myself.

I was thinking about linked list ...
could someone help me through understanding this.. :)

[JamesCherrill]

Are you talking about the "model" for your game, or the "view" that displays it on the screen? "show" suggests a GUI solution, but linked list is something you would use in a amodel and has no GUI characteristics whatever.
Maybe you can expand/clarify the requirements some more?

[nsharif]

Here is an example : http://www.craftworkgames.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/hello_tile_game.jpg
so, when the player moves to the right the map/expand... or if to the left
the concept of creating this, not sure how!
also,
the same idea but the player can move in all direction, north,south,east,west
and the map will expand...
:)
thank you for your reply.

[NormR1]

By "map" do you mean a background image that is drawn and filled in as it is moved?
For example if the background is moved down, new background is drawn in on the top.

[mikewyatt]

Here is an excellent Map maker especially made for gaming (RPG style). Been using it for couple years.
http://www.rptools.net/index.php?page=downloads#MapTool

[nsharif]

I would like to thank you both,
yes NormR1, this is what I'm asking for :)