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Keeping it simple.

Is she supposed to look like a bodybuilder?

Once again, the point of the matter is that the AGS engines internal coordinate system is made for lower resolutions. Adding rows of transparent pixels should not be necessary when working in high resolutions. I prefer monkeys suggestion as it does allow for the incorporation of both odd and even sprites rather then conforming to the latter.

I haven't actually done any final artwork yet. Just basic outlines to begin coding which is the real challenge in projects like this. As long as the highlight and the grid are the same size however they should theoretically be able to line up flawlessly however the 640x480 resolution paired with the ags internal coordinate system at 320x240 makes this impossible. The fix Monkey pointed out in the new version of AGS seems to be the solution to the problem in terms of drawing the sprites to the bg.

The bg was made real fast just to illustrate the problem, nothing is final in it.

I used an angle of 29.74 degrees for the grid on these. Close enough to illustrate what I mean.

Presumably this would be due to AGS's internal co-ordinate system which is always 320x240 resolution, and the sprites being scaled up if your game's resolution is higher.

Thought it was something like that. I will look into updating to the new version. Do you know if the new drawing method extends into objects and character positions on a high resolution as well?

I am currently making a a turn based strategy game with the AGS editor similar to Final Fantasy Tactics. While looking through possible ways to handle movement/ranges I was experimenting with objects, characters, and raw draw. What I noticed however is that the editors positions things off by a pixel occasionally. To illustrate what I mean here is a sample background I made real fast.


The above is an image that will show up in the grid depending on if the area is within range of attack. Now when trying to place that shape within the background grid such as the stairs it sits 1 pixel above the outline. When it is moved down in the editor by one pixel the actual image moves down by 2 making it impossible to line up the shape with the identical grid space. I feel this problem may occur due to the 640x480 resolution. Is there a workaround for this issue?

If my problem isnt really clear I can get some screens from within the editor while working with objects.

Why would an atheist care about a theologian's perspective on a historical issue?

(I'm not getting into this debate, that just struck me as an odd thing.)

No, however when someone uses it as a point to belittle the acts of Jesus they should at least know what they are talking about.

If you are going to criticize Jesus at least get his age correct. Most theologians agree that he died at the age of 33 which makes it impossible for him to start preaching at 37...

So loose interpetation means cherrypicking parts that you like while ingoring the ones that would get you in trouble with modern law? With such an approach you could just aswell use the grimm tales as the basis for your morality.

Not at all. Loose interpretation means reading the bible and formulating your own set of moral principles based on what you value in life as well as the time period. Just as with interpretation of the constitution there is many ways to look at the bible. The way I interpret the bible might be very different from the way the guy next to me does. It is a personal experience, nothing that should be generalized.

The bible illustrates a set of laws and morals for living, this is its most important contribution to modern society. The biblical text teaches basic stuff such as not to commit murder or adultery, to respect ones parents. I live my life based on the principles of what is right and what is wrong using this document as a basic outline.

What about the parts in the bible that say that you should stone your inobedient child or kill people who work on the sabbath?

There is also parts of the Bible that say not to eat shellfish. You can find parts in any book that you dont agree with. There are those that go with the strict interpretation and then there are those that go with a loose. I follow the latter. The bible sets moral boundaries for living and as a human I try to live within those as best I can.

The superiority statement was in reference to Stupot's post, pardon me if that wasn't clear.

Dating of religious relics and investigating the biblical text I am also all for, however that is not relevant to proving or disproving the existence of God.

Bottom line is that there is no way to disprove the existence of God just like there is no way to prove he doesn't exist. Choosing to believe one or another does not make anyone less intelligent, it does not make one superior, and it does not prove one is correct. The animosity exists because people try to cross the line in order to belittle one side in order to create a facade of greatness. There should not be arguments over the existence or lack thereof but rather mutual agreement that either side could be correct. This is why it troubles me when yourself and others attempt to rationalize your beliefs through the attempts at disestablishing the beliefs of others.

The Bible makes claims. We can test them. Sorry!

What are these claims in the bible? You are also picking the side of strict interpretation of the bible when in fact there are many Christians that believe in a loose interpretation. Once again, Pelosi logic at its finest. You are attempting to rationalize your disregard for a religion by making generalizations about it. There are many many many Christian denominations with their own beliefs however you encompass them all with one set of beliefs that you feel disproves the existence of God. The bible to some is the word of God, to others it is a book that outlines morals to live by. Picking the first and generalizing all Christians as believers in a false God is just pathetic. I am happy for you finding joy in being an atheist, however when you choose to attack others in order to rationalize it you are creating more animosity between believers and the nonbelievers.

A disgusting generalization. There is no way whatsoever to disprove the existence of a God.  Christianity encompasses many people from many cultures. If one Christian in Spain makes a claim that God lives in Idaho does that mean that the Christian God doesn't exist if he can not be found in Idaho? Absolutely not. Typical Pelosi logic. You cant pick and choose things that agree with your point of view and throw out the rest.

But we can certainly prove that the god of the christian bible does not exist.

How?

Exactly what I want to know...

Personally, I'd rather be stranded on a dessert island.

No arguing there

A desert island or a deserted island? There's a difference, you know.

No there isn't. The term desert island is synonymous with any uninhabited island and does not refer to the geological conditions of it.

Guybrush Gameboy Style.

Eric, I am asking nothing of the sort. It was a sarcastic comment meant to get Stupot to realize he isn't intellectually superior for not believing in the existence of God. I support people with morals, if an atheist has good morals then I will accept them as a friend just as I would a Christian or a Jew. However when an atheist spends their time bashing people that dont believe what they do I disregard them just as I would a Christian or a Jew. If you have a problem with religious establishments leave it at that, don't cross the line to attack others.