Ashley Lacure

Looks great happy to see that you all are still working on this.

Use one image. The changer images are not the best quality.

I never really believed the world would end in May, however who knows if it does end lets hope atleast one of us can release a game by then.

>!  Up Late.

The arms of the 2D Sprite that utilizes all four directions need more fluid movements, I recommend you move the arm forwards and backwards in a three frame motion.

To be honest its the hind legs. Aside from the length of the cats torso which needs to be extended, the line of the hind thigh is too long it makes the cats back legs look to much longer than its front legs. While the skeleton of a cats back legs are longer than its front, when fur and flesh is applied the you should not see a significant difference. Refer t my picture for help, I use anatomy pics when I pixel animals. >!  >! Some old work I did hope it helps.  

A standard RPG map, I like it. If only everyone could find nice Tilesets and map like you these EO games would like a whole lot nicer.

I like the new look, very professional and the new theme makes me want to stay on the Forum much more haha. :P

Im not a Mod or anything, but for the sake of organization do yall think that you could refrain from posting useless things in here. If you want to tell Robin thank you, PM him or donate. Your useless posts prevent most members from seeing progression posts such as screenshots Robin had posted earlier, etc. If you a have a question about Origins, I am sure there is an appropriate section for them to be addressed. Thanks

I like the concept of the project. In terms of game play are we looking at a RTS or more so decision making, or player to player combat?

@.Aaron.: I added that to the description. If any of you have any other program feel free to PM me or post the links with a description here, I feel like these programs can definitely help any developer.

@[THE-KRIS: > link=topic=67090.msg724373#msg724373 date=1293092963] > this is a bit of a boring thread… > > Post your age and you're done... > > Maybe we should extend the question? > **Thread Purpose Fulfilled** :icon_beer: > @Draken: > > > @Robin: > > > > > This thread is kind of surprising. I assumed most of you were 12\. xD > > > > just because we act 12 doesnt mean we are. Its easyer to get younger women that way lol :renzo:

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It all depends on how you like it. When I was younger I was a fan of piercing, I think it looks reasonable good on you man. I cant see the piercing clearly but I see the placement, hopefully you just get the ball stud, I dont really like any of the other studs out there.