Could someone provide a link to a good Tile Engine example, with file saving. I know there are alot of Tile Engine examples in different languages, but I was hoping for a simple Java example, that that can save a map, which is usually an array. The shortest amount of code possible, or a tutorial would be best. For graphics, I would like to use LWJGL.

I'm new to Java so I am looking at various tools. I tried LWJGL with Netbeans and it seems pretty straightforward. Is there any benefit to using it with Eclipse? Is there a preferred IDE for game developers for any reason whatsoever, or is it really just personal preference? Any other tips are welcome.