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EDIT: I just realized there was probably a reason why you asked this question in the first place. Did someone tell you that you needed to read more? Are you upset at the quality of your writing and trying to figure out how to improve? Is it something you just "feel you should do"? I know Anime and comics have been the inspiration from some games. Is there a reason you feel those aren't sufficient for your needs? Are you really asking us what you should be reading to get better?

No one has said anything to me, because I've never fully written something and any writing I have done no one has ever seen. But I can tell the quality of my own work. I've been working very hard on game mechanics, programming and game design, but it's all gonna be worthless if I can't even put together a half-way coherent story.
My issue right now is that the game is a Character Action RPG where the main character is solo most of the plot. My biggest issue before even beginning with the plot, is finding a feasible reason on why she tackles these tasks on her own.

Your advice is amazing though, thanks a lot. Everyone's been really helpful in this thread.

If so how do you think one would go about doing so? Is it feasible? How would one go about improving in this field? I've never really been interested in books as a medium since I'm a very visual person, but I really want to write at least a decently engaging story for my game.

I'm currently in the process of developing an action rpg prototype in game maker and I've been in a slump when it comes to making the graphics and animation for it. I've managed to prototype a decent amount of the battle system, but sprite work/animations and frame data actually play a very big part in the feel of a battle system like this.

There will only be 2 directions (left and right) for the combat sections of the game which should save a lot of time (and hopefully some money heheh). The town sections however will have four direction facing sprites.

I'm looking for somewhat taller sprites similar in style to something like chrono trigger. The main thing I want is for them to be expressive.

These are the sprites I'll need to start off with

4 directional sprites
* Idle Sprites
* Walking Animation
* Running Animation

2 direction sprites
(Main Character uses a Sword)

- 3 Hit main combo -
* Slash animation
* Thrust animation (Character will slide forward during this hit)
* Sweep Strike (Similar to the combo finisher in kingdom hearts 1)

* Charged spin attack

* A Rolling Animation
* A Guarding Animation
* Item use sprite
* HitStun/Knockback Sprite

Here was my own attempt at making the sprite which you'll be able to use as a (shitty) reference. I don't want this to be altered/animatied though, I want a sprite newly made from scratch. Just use this as an example for her appearance/features. Which I will be willing to describe in further detail if needed.



Payment will work on a per animation/sprite basis, as in I'll request you to do an animation then pay you beforehand. Payments will be made in AUD since I'm from Australia however it should be easy to work out its value in your own currency.

PM me or post your portfolio and rate in this topic if you're interested. Prices will be negotiated. Don't expect massive prices however haha (e.g $20 for a 2 frame walking sprite in one direction).

Looking for cRaZy_gUy's Journey. It was a comedy game where you played as a pot with a pair of legs.