Well, the way I do it in TileCat is I have an array for the data. I use two for loops like so (You should be able to port this to Axe code):

for(int y = 0; y < MapHeight; y++)
    for(int x = 0; x < MapWidth; x++)
        {
             tile = MapArray[x + (y * MapWidth)];
             if tile == 0
                 //Draw Something at x * 8,y * 8
             if tile == 1
                 //Draw something else at x * 8,y * 8
         }

This will iterate over each tile in the array and read its value. Depending upon the value draw a sprite at X * 8 and y * 8

Note: There is a way you can modify this for scrolling by using two variables to keep track of where your view is and replacing MapWidth and MapHeight with those variables plus a value, say, 16 and 8 respectively. You will also want to make sure you don't go off the map though when doing that or going outside the array.

I have a small question because I'm running into a bit of a wall.

As of right now the way the main character spawns on the map is that it looks at the NPC map and spawns the character when it finds a 0.

The problem is, no matter where you enter the map at, it spawns you there where it ought to spawn you elsewhere. Say for instance you enter a house from a city then exit. The 0 could be at the main entrance to the city so it looks like you entered the city again instead of exited the house.

So basically there's only one spawn to multiple potential entrances.

My question is what is the best method of detecting where the character should spawn based on what map he transitioned from?

Hmm. I think I see what you're saying. Like to let the programmer define the size of the window?

Well, yes. More or less atm it's geared towards pokemon or FF like games.

The graphics will probably be user defined, though as of right now it loads png's.

Hmm. Sounds like it would really only take a modification of the movement and battle engines. It's entirely possible to do. As of right now though I'm going to complete it for a Pokemon/Final Fantasy-like game. Though it could have battles like Chrono Trigger/Chrono Cross.

I'm turning a portion of Daemons into its own Engine to help others make RPG's and I was wondering what I should call it.

I want its name to be related to Daemons. If you have any suggestions please post them

Once I get an engine name I'll make this the thread for the project. Or perhaps I should start another one?

Thanks