- it much nicer when a tutorial explains the complete chain and doesn't explain a->w but leaves you in the dark with x->z.
I agree with you. But I left it out because I thought almost everyone would use different programs. To test BlitzMax I used Paint, it is fast and easy but it doesn't give the same quality as the more advanced programs. When drawing animations I really only have one tip to give you and that is: Start with Frame one Draw your fire/missile/Tank/Explosion. Then open a copy of that image and alter the image. If you do a couple of frames try running it in game to see how it looks, change the speed of the animation if required.
Tell me if there is anything specific you are missing, I would be happy to add it =)
// Wave~