Scrolling Backgrounds

i want to create a scrolling background for my game kinda like Micro machines or Red Alert ya know where if an object is moved towards the edge of the screen then more of the screen apears with more parts of the level can anyone help, thanks in advance.

Do a search on http://www.planetsourcecode.com/xq/A...vb/default.htm

for tile engine, that should give you some ideas on how to create a decent engine for your game.

see my site / tutorial / demos