hi. how do people make those perfect and cartoon-look sprites? i dont have photoshop or anyof those software. also, i dont have administrative power over computer. Please help. im trying to make a chinese new year dragon spirte.

Hi there.
Making sprites requires a lot of practice, so don't expect to make a masterpiece on your first try.
Google for some tutorials.
As for programs, I use Microsoft Paint.

i use paint too. thanks for advice.

No Prob, just trying to help.

A cartoon-like sprite? I thing you should make a very wide black line as *** (forgot name) and use some strong colors, like red, yellow, brown, purple,white, blue and green.

For cartoon sprites, don't go for detailed shading, keep it basic, use dithering if you have to, though.

thanks guys. 1 question though to THUNDER TOES: i remember somebody posting a username is the mod making section. they said the person was awsome at sprites. i remember it had the word toes in it. is that you? if so, im wowed to get your advice.

That was probably one of Thanatos' mods, as I remember him saying the same thing, and it was in fact about Thunder Toes. He's one of the few really good spriters we have here.

Aww, guys, I'm speachless...