Then let's just run our own DB !

PixelScape Does some of that, so maybe you could propose something like this to Deep Thought who I believe worked on Omnimaga's new image uploader, too. Maybe he could allow users to upload images that included tags to the repository, then have PixelScape be able to search the repository (as well as anybody on Omnimaga looking for images in the uploader), then the user could click the one they want and options for copy/pasting it to the editor, or directly reading it in some format for source code.

Well, since TakeFlight and ClrHome are partners, and this project is going to be cross-platform, I see no reason why I shouldn't talk to Deep about it.

Will it be able to support more than 4 shades of gray? I'd like to put my deliciously colroed sprites in it! :p

I think we could do that.

but really, the first thing we need is the source code for sourcecoder, or maybe kerm could make some sort of api. Otherwise, I suppose I could try writing an image converter from scratch...

It would work like sourcecoder, ideally.

OK, I am going to PM kerm for the sourcecoder source code, we'll see how it goes.

Else, a public domain calculator sprite database with various formats is a good idea, although I think it would be nice if they were also posted on Omni, so people don't miss out on them.

Hmm? I don't think I understand... what about posting on omni?


My idea is to have a one stop calc sprite database. The homepage would have a searchbar, and popular sprites below it. The search bar would be a live search, so that as you type the sprites are filtered.

When you click on a sprite, it takes you to a page with the sprites description, other sprites by the same author, and all the supported formats for the sprite, ready to copy/paste into your code.

This makes it easy both for artists and programmers. The programmers simply search for what they need, and the copy/paste the code. Artists only need to upload an image, and it is automatically converted to the various sprite formats.

I may also make a sprite requests section.

Any other ideas?

A possibility would be to link it in the Omni navbar.