So, I'm making a game in pure BASIC with dual-layer characters, and in it, the main character picks up a gun.  I could add right/left flipping to look cool, but I'm not sure what combos to use.
EDIT: Whoops, forgot to add, I'm using turn-by-turn RPG battles, so a flipping sprite to see gun direction isn't crucial.
EDIT 2: And the game is a top down view, so no jumping or anything, either.

Option 1: No flipping, but that means a cool sprite for holding the gun.


Option 2: Same starting sprite, but flipping, using the Pt-on(X,Y,3 to get the little cross


Option 3: Regular X for starting sprite, then the following for flipping (also using the pt-on cross)


If you have other ideas, please post them!

These look great!  Btw, how are you displaying the map? I know the layers are shifted, but I mean the actual routine.  It seems really fast.

Uh.....wow?  Nice job, BrandonW!

So, dual-layers....has anyone made one of those huge and awesome charts for shifted dual-layers?

Thanks for the sprite, shmibs.  It looks great.  If I use the right line commands, it won't take too long, because, yes, I am just using them as stills.
Also, I'll take a look at that renderer, Finale TI.  Thanks

So, I'm going to attempt to add the ability to face right or left.  Unfortunately, this is a little difficult.

I have two options.  The first is to start with a regular X, and when the gun is picked up, do this for the flip:


Or, I can do this, where the first sprite is the original character, and the next two are after the gun is picked up.


Or, if you have any other ideas, I am open to suggestions.

*bump*

Sometimes I coded/played calc RPGs typing in one hand, leaving the calc on the desk. Hence why I could make so much games in short amount of time in classes without getting caught

Lol, I do that all the time.  I make sure not to make too much noise, though, it is suspicious if you are constantly typing on your calc in history.