So, if the ball collides with something, you give it a random direction and then it follows that until the next collision?

How are you doing collision detection?

What type of engine do you use to move the ball?

Nice battle system. This is both fast and aesthetically pleasing. 

I made a new, working tilemap system. And the first battles won't be too hard. You are much more powerful than the beginning enemies. 

I was trying to get it to him privately, but my email is messed up

Tilemap Problems:

1). What Format To Use
Option 1: Scroll 8 pixels at a time only when you reach the edge of the screen. The easiest, but it won't look as nice.
Option 2: Scroll 1 pixel at a time when you reach the edge. I would need to work that out a little more fully.
Option 3: Scroll 1 pixel at a time when 8 pixels from the edge. Beautiful, but I need some help with learning to do that.

2). How can I scroll without clearing the screen?

3). I would like better wall sprites. . .

Wow. But I wish there were more enemies. I have ten kinds.

Whee, second page!

@DJ:
Yep, I've been watching Squidgetx's project, and, although his graphics and the complexity of the maps are great, the code is enormous. I hope mine won't be close to that big.

Right now, I've done almost nothing on-calc, but I drew out plans for the engines and the tilemaps. I'm starting to code today. And this leads me to a problem I need to resolve:

Tilemaps: What Format To Use

Option 1: Scroll 8 pixels at a time only when you reach the edge of the screen. The easiest, but it won't look as nice.

Option 2: Scroll 1 pixel at a time when you reach the edge. I would need to work that out a little more fully.

Option 3: Scroll 1 pixel at a time when 8 pixels from the edge. Beautiful, but I need some help with learning to do that.

Engines: My battle engine is very unique. Instead of being menu-based, it is graphical and requires moving!

In a battle:
Step 1: Select weapons. You can carry up to 4 weapons, but all are not useable in battle. Pick 2 weapons (or 1 2-weapon-slot weapon) to use during that combat.
Step 2: Combat!
Battles are run in a COC (cycle of combat) format. You strike with pole weapons first, because they have a longer reach than a sword or other short range weapon. After this, you move to close-range for one round. Once both you and the enemy have attacked, return to long range. At any point, you can choose to flee or use an item. If you defet the enemy, you gain experience and whatever weapon he is carrying.

I will have the engine done as soon as possible. As usual, wait breathlessly.