Worldshaper/docs/kb/modules/terminology-engine-language.md

Terminology And Engine Language

Purpose

Users often describe systems with game-development slang instead of the editor's exact names. This module helps map that language back into Worldshaper concepts.

Common Term Bridges

• "sprite editor", "painting tool", and "recoloring tool" usually point toward Graphics Painter.
• "map painting", "brush", and "grid editing" usually point toward Tile Canvas Tools and Layers And Tile Editing.
• "engine", "runtime", or "actual game" usually point toward runtime-facing systems, not just editor windows.
• "characters", "actors", and "entities" often cross Content, Rendering, and Worlds.
• "map", "grid", and "tiles" can refer to chunk-backed tile placement rather than image editing.

Meaning Differences That Matter

• Painting on the map is not the same as painting an asset.
• A tile is usually a world-placement record. A sprite is usually an art asset or entity-facing image record.
• A chunk is the storage and streaming unit, not just a visible square on screen.
• A runtime request can require editor metadata even if the user only talks about gameplay.