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Originally Posted by DustyPorViva

It doesn't matter. The most important thing to focus on when making background graphics is to easily discern where a player can walk, and where they can't. That is the first, and foremost, purpose of the graphics.

Also, you should never have to "read the posts" instead of "look at the graphics." If you can't portray what is needed with the graphics alone, you're doing something wrong. That's not to say he is doing anything wrong, but it's a point in general to remember.

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