He's using RPG Maker 2003. Oh yeah, I know that SMRPG comes in N-S-E-W format, too, but only Mario faces in all those directions. All the others are only angled, except for the heroes having front shots.
Thanks for trying to help, though. *I* appreciate it.
I've already done a few sprite sheets for the characters, and I'm trying to keep 'em consistant to that style. It's in the style of the different SMA games--combined uniquely.
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