[AL] Bomberman for windows?

[James T. <jt...@co...>]

I'd like to work on a Bomberman project.. email me (jt...@co...) if you're interested.
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Hi,

I'm looking to get some advice from other allegro game developers
who've done their own graphics. Here's my current situation:

I've discovered keeping sprites small means being able to do them in
a normal paint program, pixel per pixel. This is good. I even get
good detail.

I can draw -- or somewhat handle -- sprites which are below 50x80 on
a perfect 2d display with an angle of 0. This is fine for a side
scroller but I'm not looking to develop that currently. My trouble
is with sprites that are viewed at a 45 degree angle, or an
isometric view. I'm getting no where trying to draw them.
Specifically sprites of people.

Does anyone out there have a URL to a tutorial that goes over some
basic tips on how to draw isometric figures? Does anyone out there
have examples which, if stared at enough, would help me in learning
how to angle my sprites right? Please remember, I'm not using 3d
models, I'm drawing these pixels per pixel.

I have ac3d for Linux, a commericial 3d modeller, but I find I'm
even worse at modelling. As such, I've completely ruled out using
models. I might look at using a vector drawing program -- would it
assist me in what I want? Can anyone recommend a free or commercial
one for Linux?

Thanks.

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