If you'd like, I could draw some stuff for you. I'm actually looking to contribute artistically to other peoples' projects, provided they let me.
I just may have to take you up on this.
Anyway, after many tears and lots of trial and error to get the ground pieces to line up properly, I've finished the basic ground tiles and some background effects for a tileset (of many needed). Here's a quick screenie I threw together to test out what I've got so far.
(http://oi46.tinypic.com/vg4pys.jpg)
I feel like the ground pieces may be a little hard on the eyes because of the contrast/brightness of the highlights. Yes?
It should be unnecessary to mention but having to redo the 200ish screen with new tilesets is going to take some time. Not to mention I have to actually finish the tilesets first. So, the release date is pushed back further now (even though there isn't one yet lol).
Sorry for another double post but I don't think people will notice the edited first post without one.
I'm not dead! A lot of progress has been made with this level. Most of the maps are finished (only 3 major areas left!), most the story cut-scenes are finished, and I've completed a successful test of all content so far. The projected release date is still the end of the year but if I'll try to finish it before then.
In the meantime, please enjoy these screenshots.
(http://oi46.tinypic.com/2s8r3gj.jpg)
(http://oi50.tinypic.com/24wzosz.jpg)
(http://oi47.tinypic.com/mu90sx.jpg)