Since my friend, who made some graphics for The Network Siege left the project (He finds WoW more important), I am forced to work on my own. I have re-designed some graphics, and tried to think of the way to avoid the ugly-gm-effect, as you suggested. Unfortunately, I won't be able to do both, graphic and programming on my own, so I invite anyone who wants to participate, to work with me on TNS. His graphics will be in the game (if they're good) and his name in the credits. Right now, all graphics are by me, since I changed the buttons from the main menu, which were the only sprites my friend made for TNS.

I would also need some help with sounds and music, especially sounds. The poor sounds you heard were recorded from Windows speech. They were supposed to sound a bit robotic, but Windows Speech just made it look (sound, i mean) ugly.

If anyone is willing to group up with me, PM me.