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piggyclock
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alternative to tracing bitmap 2012-07-02 17:03:22 Reply

While reading some reviews from my flash submissions I noticed one saying that I shouldn't trace the bitmap of a sprite sheet to get rid of the background as it increases the file size and causes lag.

So is there really another way to do it.

I'd be grateful for any advice on this question.

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Response to alternative to tracing bitmap 2012-07-02 17:04:21 Reply

Yes, break apart then use the magic want tool.

If ya have something to say, PM me. I have a lot of time to spare.
Also never PM egg82.

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Response to alternative to tracing bitmap 2012-07-02 17:35:11 Reply
At 7/2/12 05:03 PM, piggyclock wrote: So is there really another way to do it.

Isn't that a great opportunity to learn the real purpose of sprite sheets and how to use them to your advantage?

Have a look at blitting:
http://gotoandlearn.com/play.php?id=140
http://gotoandlearn.com/play.php?id=141
http://gotoandlearn.com/play.php?id=142