Some more experiments in 8-bit isometric graphics with CharPad Pro. Trying to mock up a dungeon crawler. Using multi color character mode this time. The colours are more restricted, but you can be clever and achieve very nice results.
April 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Some more experiments in 8-bit isometric graphics with CharPad Pro. Trying to mock up a dungeon crawler. Using multi color character mode this time. The colours are more restricted, but you can be clever and achieve very nice results.
Inspired by "Utopia Must Fall" by Pixeljam.
Made with MagicaVoxel, Blender and CharPad. Fully C64 compatible.
Made with MagicaVoxel, Blender and CharPad. Fully C64 compatible.
September 11, 2024 at 11:23 AM
Inspired by "Utopia Must Fall" by Pixeljam.
Made with MagicaVoxel, Blender and CharPad. Fully C64 compatible.
Made with MagicaVoxel, Blender and CharPad. Fully C64 compatible.
Shadow Switcher Graphics Development: From Pixels to Pygame
#ShadowSwitcher #C64 #Pygame #RetroDev #CharPad #Piskel #PixelArt #IndieDev #GameDevelopment #Commodore64
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#ShadowSwitcher #C64 #Pygame #RetroDev #CharPad #Piskel #PixelArt #IndieDev #GameDevelopment #Commodore64
theoasisbbs.com/shadow-switc...
Shadow Switcher Graphics Development: From Pixels to Pygame - The Oasis BBS
Learn how early Shadow Switcher graphics are built using CharPad, Paint.NET, and Piskel in this hands-on devlog.
theoasisbbs.com
August 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Shadow Switcher Graphics Development: From Pixels to Pygame
#ShadowSwitcher #C64 #Pygame #RetroDev #CharPad #Piskel #PixelArt #IndieDev #GameDevelopment #Commodore64
theoasisbbs.com/shadow-switc...
#ShadowSwitcher #C64 #Pygame #RetroDev #CharPad #Piskel #PixelArt #IndieDev #GameDevelopment #Commodore64
theoasisbbs.com/shadow-switc...
Inspired by @helpcomputer0.bsky.social I wanted to check out the ZX Spectrum palette support of the CharPad C64 Pro editor! It seems to work quite well and the raw screen format is the same on both systems. I should stop procrastinating and do something constructive now.
April 10, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Inspired by @helpcomputer0.bsky.social I wanted to check out the ZX Spectrum palette support of the CharPad C64 Pro editor! It seems to work quite well and the raw screen format is the same on both systems. I should stop procrastinating and do something constructive now.
Currently working on something to help me start making some isometric C64 tilesets; as math is hard, I'm eyeballing some transformations, but I'll have to implement some "proper" geometry conversion sooner or later :)
MagicaVoxel models imported to Blender, then rendered and imported into CharPad.
MagicaVoxel models imported to Blender, then rendered and imported into CharPad.
September 1, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Currently working on something to help me start making some isometric C64 tilesets; as math is hard, I'm eyeballing some transformations, but I'll have to implement some "proper" geometry conversion sooner or later :)
MagicaVoxel models imported to Blender, then rendered and imported into CharPad.
MagicaVoxel models imported to Blender, then rendered and imported into CharPad.
Gridlocker was made with the following tools:
- CharPad Pro by Subchrist Software
- VSCodium
- Calypsi C/asm toolchain
- Unix Makefiles
- VICE command line utils
- Curl and the C64U REST API
- CharPad Pro by Subchrist Software
- VSCodium
- Calypsi C/asm toolchain
- Unix Makefiles
- VICE command line utils
- Curl and the C64U REST API
April 28, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Gridlocker was made with the following tools:
- CharPad Pro by Subchrist Software
- VSCodium
- Calypsi C/asm toolchain
- Unix Makefiles
- VICE command line utils
- Curl and the C64U REST API
- CharPad Pro by Subchrist Software
- VSCodium
- Calypsi C/asm toolchain
- Unix Makefiles
- VICE command line utils
- Curl and the C64U REST API
The initial Blender scene setup and render, and the manually edited result in CharPad! This is more or less exactly what I wanted :)
September 5, 2024 at 8:24 AM
The initial Blender scene setup and render, and the manually edited result in CharPad! This is more or less exactly what I wanted :)
Pixcen Deluxe C64 Pixel Editor: The Tool Your VIC-II Has Been Waiting For
#C64 #PixcenDeluxe #PixelArt #Demoscene #C64Graphics #GameDev #CharPad #SpritePad #RetroArt #SceneRelease #8BitArt #AnimationExport
theoasisbbs.com/pixcen-delux...
#C64 #PixcenDeluxe #PixelArt #Demoscene #C64Graphics #GameDev #CharPad #SpritePad #RetroArt #SceneRelease #8BitArt #AnimationExport
theoasisbbs.com/pixcen-delux...
Pixcen Deluxe C64 - The Oasis BBS
Pixcen Deluxe C64 pixel editor hits 1.0.7 with animation export, multi-frame filters, and shortcut mapping.
theoasisbbs.com
June 15, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Pixcen Deluxe C64 Pixel Editor: The Tool Your VIC-II Has Been Waiting For
#C64 #PixcenDeluxe #PixelArt #Demoscene #C64Graphics #GameDev #CharPad #SpritePad #RetroArt #SceneRelease #8BitArt #AnimationExport
theoasisbbs.com/pixcen-delux...
#C64 #PixcenDeluxe #PixelArt #Demoscene #C64Graphics #GameDev #CharPad #SpritePad #RetroArt #SceneRelease #8BitArt #AnimationExport
theoasisbbs.com/pixcen-delux...
CharPad, of course, lets you make maps that are much bigger than a single screen, and export them in various formats. I'm still working out what works best for me -- but the larger view is certainly helpful in making more consistent maps.
March 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
CharPad, of course, lets you make maps that are much bigger than a single screen, and export them in various formats. I'm still working out what works best for me -- but the larger view is certainly helpful in making more consistent maps.
Also, thanks to @zendar.bsky.social for helping me with an issue I had with CharPad, when I was trying to make the charset illustration for Pirates on the C64. :)
January 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Also, thanks to @zendar.bsky.social for helping me with an issue I had with CharPad, when I was trying to make the charset illustration for Pirates on the C64. :)
For that use CharPad, this just makes imitation pixels that still need to be passed through something to make it into a C64 ready bitmap, for that I use McDraw.xyz I have some tutorials on the itch page around that.
mcDRAW - Online pixel editor for 64 Multicolor
Free online pixel editor for creating tasty multicolor pixel art for the C64.
McDraw.xyz
August 20, 2025 at 6:13 AM
For that use CharPad, this just makes imitation pixels that still need to be passed through something to make it into a C64 ready bitmap, for that I use McDraw.xyz I have some tutorials on the itch page around that.
ReactOS while still very very very unstable, can now run my C64 Tools I keep a windows VM for.... Charpad, SpritePad and not pictured here but also sidreloc
Not sure id actually use it for that all the time, but it's better than past version. #Commodore64
Not sure id actually use it for that all the time, but it's better than past version. #Commodore64
October 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
ReactOS while still very very very unstable, can now run my C64 Tools I keep a windows VM for.... Charpad, SpritePad and not pictured here but also sidreloc
Not sure id actually use it for that all the time, but it's better than past version. #Commodore64
Not sure id actually use it for that all the time, but it's better than past version. #Commodore64
CharPad Plus, by Subchrist software.
February 26, 2026 at 10:20 PM
CharPad Plus, by Subchrist software.
C64 Devmachine MetaTiles and Charpad import support has begun
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGiA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGiA...
C64 Dev machine - Metatiles and Charpad import
YouTube video by POLYTRICITY
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June 26, 2026 at 7:07 PM
C64 Devmachine MetaTiles and Charpad import support has begun
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGiA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGiA...
The latest Megastyle C-64 game project! A sneak peak on the charpad file made by me. Game coded by Chris Stanley. Follow our dev diary in Freeze65 magazine starting from issue 73 @freeze64.bsky.social
#topsecret #blueprints #coldwar #microfilm #spy #agent #c64 #espionage #newgameforoldhardware
#topsecret #blueprints #coldwar #microfilm #spy #agent #c64 #espionage #newgameforoldhardware
November 4, 2024 at 7:31 AM
The latest Megastyle C-64 game project! A sneak peak on the charpad file made by me. Game coded by Chris Stanley. Follow our dev diary in Freeze65 magazine starting from issue 73 @freeze64.bsky.social
#topsecret #blueprints #coldwar #microfilm #spy #agent #c64 #espionage #newgameforoldhardware
#topsecret #blueprints #coldwar #microfilm #spy #agent #c64 #espionage #newgameforoldhardware
C64 Dev machine V099.86 now supports Charpad and Spritepad native files
polytricity.itch.io/the-c64-dev-...
#c64 #spritepad #charpad
polytricity.itch.io/the-c64-dev-...
#c64 #spritepad #charpad
Spritepad Charpad Metatile 1x1 to 8x8 Kernal Lookups!
This is a significant update as I have always been working towards full Charpad and Spritepad support which have not only set a standard, they have been a loon serving part of my workflow, so this tak...
polytricity.itch.io
July 1, 2026 at 6:54 PM
C64 Dev machine V099.86 now supports Charpad and Spritepad native files
polytricity.itch.io/the-c64-dev-...
#c64 #spritepad #charpad
polytricity.itch.io/the-c64-dev-...
#c64 #spritepad #charpad
Things I wish CharPad had: a “things” system for baking into maps data items that aren’t tiles.
March 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Things I wish CharPad had: a “things” system for baking into maps data items that aren’t tiles.
Loading Multiple Maps on the C64 with Kernal
#C64 #Commodore64 #CharPad #RetroCoding #Assembly
theoasisbbs.com/loading-mult...
#C64 #Commodore64 #CharPad #RetroCoding #Assembly
theoasisbbs.com/loading-mult...
Loading Multiple Maps on the C64 with Kernal - The Oasis BBS
Learn C64 map loading with Kernal routines as Steven from C64Brain demonstrates loading five CharPad maps in real time.
theoasisbbs.com
August 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Loading Multiple Maps on the C64 with Kernal
#C64 #Commodore64 #CharPad #RetroCoding #Assembly
theoasisbbs.com/loading-mult...
#C64 #Commodore64 #CharPad #RetroCoding #Assembly
theoasisbbs.com/loading-mult...
I like the map editor in CharPad. I like how easy it is to lay down a map much bigger than one screen.
But I really don't like how there's no simple way to include entity data in there, so I can drop in items and enemies and shit.
But I really don't like how there's no simple way to include entity data in there, so I can drop in items and enemies and shit.
March 21, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I like the map editor in CharPad. I like how easy it is to lay down a map much bigger than one screen.
But I really don't like how there's no simple way to include entity data in there, so I can drop in items and enemies and shit.
But I really don't like how there's no simple way to include entity data in there, so I can drop in items and enemies and shit.
Well, if you're targeting C64, I have to say the leading Charpad is lackluster to say the least. There's an opportunity there :)
December 20, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Well, if you're targeting C64, I have to say the leading Charpad is lackluster to say the least. There's an opportunity there :)
Quote report with your tools 🔧
PC:
- VStudio 2022
- Notepad++ v7.5.6
- Audacity 2.1.1
- Ableton Live 11 Lite
- Gimp 2.10.32
- Blender 2.81a
- MilkShape 3D 1.8.5
- Wings 3D 1.5.4
- DaVinci Resolve 18.5.1.6
- Quixel Mixer 2022.1.1 Beta
C64:
- Notepad++
- Kick Assembler
- CharPad 3.19
- SpritePad 3.18
PC:
- VStudio 2022
- Notepad++ v7.5.6
- Audacity 2.1.1
- Ableton Live 11 Lite
- Gimp 2.10.32
- Blender 2.81a
- MilkShape 3D 1.8.5
- Wings 3D 1.5.4
- DaVinci Resolve 18.5.1.6
- Quixel Mixer 2022.1.1 Beta
C64:
- Notepad++
- Kick Assembler
- CharPad 3.19
- SpritePad 3.18
BlitzMax (original not NG)
BLIde
Notepad++
Excel
Photoshop (latest)
Audacity
Dropbox
Trello (for my wife's gamedev tasks)
BLIde
Notepad++
Excel
Photoshop (latest)
Audacity
Dropbox
Trello (for my wife's gamedev tasks)
Quote repost with your tools 🔧
- Visual Studio 2019 (C++)
- Modo
- Photoshop CS4 + Aseprite
- Textpad
- Audacity
- Affinity Suite (manual/store art)
- OneNote (project management)
- Visual Studio 2019 (C++)
- Modo
- Photoshop CS4 + Aseprite
- Textpad
- Audacity
- Affinity Suite (manual/store art)
- OneNote (project management)
October 21, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Quote report with your tools 🔧
PC:
- VStudio 2022
- Notepad++ v7.5.6
- Audacity 2.1.1
- Ableton Live 11 Lite
- Gimp 2.10.32
- Blender 2.81a
- MilkShape 3D 1.8.5
- Wings 3D 1.5.4
- DaVinci Resolve 18.5.1.6
- Quixel Mixer 2022.1.1 Beta
C64:
- Notepad++
- Kick Assembler
- CharPad 3.19
- SpritePad 3.18
PC:
- VStudio 2022
- Notepad++ v7.5.6
- Audacity 2.1.1
- Ableton Live 11 Lite
- Gimp 2.10.32
- Blender 2.81a
- MilkShape 3D 1.8.5
- Wings 3D 1.5.4
- DaVinci Resolve 18.5.1.6
- Quixel Mixer 2022.1.1 Beta
C64:
- Notepad++
- Kick Assembler
- CharPad 3.19
- SpritePad 3.18
CharPad Pro can do it - It has ZX Spectrum palette support IIRC even if it is a C64 oriented editor: subchristsoftware.itch.io/charpad-c64-...
There are loads of other editors specifically targeted at ZX Spectrum too.
There are loads of other editors specifically targeted at ZX Spectrum too.
CharPad C64 Pro by Subchrist Software
Commodore 64 character graphics editor for Windows.
subchristsoftware.itch.io
April 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
CharPad Pro can do it - It has ZX Spectrum palette support IIRC even if it is a C64 oriented editor: subchristsoftware.itch.io/charpad-c64-...
There are loads of other editors specifically targeted at ZX Spectrum too.
There are loads of other editors specifically targeted at ZX Spectrum too.